Consolidation across the sector has led to mergers between hospitals and health systems. Retailers are acquiring health insurers and technology giants such as Apple and Google have been moving into healthcare, bringing with them ambitions of transforming the industry.

 

With the rise of cybersecurity threats, adoption of clinical informatics and integration of digital health tools, many hospitals are increasing their IT budgets. But what do these and other developments mean for the future of the CIO role in healthcare?