JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why the Tech Industry Won't Disrupt Health Care.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Glaser, John; Vaezy, Sara; Guptill, Janet 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses why the tech industry is unlikely to disrupt the healthcare sector. While digital transformation has disrupted various industries, healthcare systems have unique challenges that make it difficult for new tech-savvy entrants to displace incumbent health systems. Factors such as fragmentation, ambiguous business models, local brand loyalty, and the lengthy approval process for medical innovations contribute to the resilience of established health systems. However, the article emphasizes that health systems should not ignore digital advances and should instead leverage new technologies and modify their business models to improve care delivery. Partnerships between health systems and tech companies can help address challenges and improve the healthcare delivery system. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Dentistry
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175735634
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