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IDC FutureScape Figure
Figure: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Healthcare Industry 2023 Top 10 Predictions
Executive Summary
IDC FutureScape Predictions
Summary of External Drivers
Predictions: Impact on Technology Buyers
Prediction 1: By the End of 2023, 20% of Expenses on Care Integration Solutions Will Be Centered Around "Trust" to Protect Data, Workflows, and Transactions, as Well as Ensure Ethical and Privacy Compliance
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 2: By 2024, 35% of Healthcare Organizations Will Have Hybrid Work Models with More Virtualized, Automated, and Intelligent Workplaces Leading to Increased Patient and Workforce Satisfaction
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 3: By 2024, Investments in Digital Twins by Large Hospitals Will Double, Driven by the Need for Unbiased, Real-Time Simulation Tools to Improve Decisions on Operations, Care Capacity, and Patient Safety
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 4: The Maturation of High-Speed, Low-Latency 5G Networks and Emergence of a More Connected Healthcare Ecosystem Will Double the Number of Patients Seen Outside the Four Walls of Care by the End of 2025
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 5: By the End of 2025, 65% of Healthcare Organizations Will Have Data Governance Frameworks in Place, Prioritizing the Ethical and Explainable Use of AI for Predictive, Preventive, and Personalized Care
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 6: Driven by Workforce Shortages and the Need for New Efficiencies, 1 in 8 Hospitals Will Leverage Robotics Beyond Surgery and Outside Their Operating Rooms to Enhance Care Delivery by the End of 2025
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 7: By 2026, Digital Acceleration and Data-Driven Policies Will Scale Health Equity in 60% of Healthcare Organizations, Attracting Further Investments for Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 8: By 2027, 70% of Healthcare Organizations Will Rely on Digital-First Strategies, Interoperable Workflows, and Consumer Data Platforms to Empower Patients, Elevate Experiences, and Champion Trust
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 9: By the End of 2027, 1 Out of 5 Large Hospitals Will Have Established AI-Driven Command Centers to Improve Care Coordination, Reduce Costs, Optimize Operations, and Enable Care Anywhere Initiatives
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Prediction 10: By 2028, 1 Out of 10 Large Hospitals and 1 Out of 8 Medical Education Providers Will Pilot Having a Presence in the Metaverse to Drive More Immersive Experiences for Patients, Students, and Staff
Associated Drivers
IT Impact
Patient Impact
Guidance
Advice for Technology Buyers
External Drivers: Detail
Storms of Disruption — Accelerating, Interconnected Uncertainty
Cybersecurity and Risk — Scaling and Evolving Threat Environment
Digital Business — Stepping Stone to the Future Enterprise
Meaningful Intelligence — Differentiated Decision Power
Ecosystem-Based Innovation — Driving Enterprise Value
Embracing the Metaverse — New Levels of Immersion
Mainstream ESG — Sustainability Is Measured and Mandatory
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