A recent survey conducted by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) sheds light on why more hospitals and health systems are transitioning to cloud-based technology for supply chain management. These findings show the top three drivers of the shift to the cloud are improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing operational resilience.
The survey of more than 100 hospital and health system leaders found that cloud-based solutions are quickly becoming a new standard within hospitals and health systems and impact nearly every domain, including supply chain, clinical, finance and HR teams. According to the data, nearly 70% of all hospitals and health systems are likely to have adopted a cloud-based approach to supply chain management by 2026, helping them to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency and agility, reduce costs, improve data security and privacy and streamline processes.
“One of the largest opportunities in healthcare is empowering providers to better control surging costs while ensuring patients receive the best possible care. Data show the cloud plays a vital role in making that a reality,” said Archie Mayani, chief product officer, GHX. “By migrating data to the cloud, hospitals and health systems can make more trusted, accurate decisions, helping to lead to a safer and more efficient approach to supply chain management and, ultimately, higher-quality and more personalized care.”
Key Survey Findings:
Positive Momentum and Sentiment
Leaders from healthcare organizations that have implemented cloud technologies for supply chain management cited several additional positive benefits, including improved scalability and better analytics and reporting.
- Almost 80% of healthcare leaders that have embraced cloud technologies for supply chain management describe the transition as a positive change.
- Nearly half (45%) of hospitals and health systems have already transitioned to cloud technologies for supply chain management, and many more will do so…
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