Germany report
Healthcare hits reset
Priorities shift as healthcare leaders navigate a changed world
Emerging from the pandemic and looking to the future, healthcare leaders in Germany are prioritizing three key challenges for 2022 and beyond
The 2022 report paints a picture of a sector that is radically re-evaluating priorities as it strives to deliver improved patient care.
Staff satisfaction and retention
As German healthcare leaders reassess their needs, staff are their top priority
While Germany has faced a shortage of medical staff for some time, the issue has worsened during the pandemic. As healthcare leaders work to fill these vacancies, they cite staff satisfaction and retention as their top priority. Additionally, nearly one-third are striving to lead the way in healthcare innovation, including research and development.
Top priorities of German healthcare leaders today:
Barriers to effective data use*
*Respondents surveyed selected up to three top barriers to effective data use
Healthcare data
Confident in the power of data, Germany tries to overcome barriers to unlock its full potential
While nearly two-thirds of German healthcare leaders trust in data and its application through innovative technologies like predictive analytics and AI, three main challenges to fully utilizing it remain: a lack of interoperability, lack of expertise among staff, and regulatory or infrastructure limitations.
Barriers to effective data use*
*Respondents surveyed selected up to three top barriers to effective data use
Partnerships
German leaders seek collaborations with industry organizations and health technology companies to fuel innovation
37% of German healthcare leaders would welcome a partnership with a health technology company. They believe this would provide access to resources and services to help accelerate both the adoption processes and implementation of new technology (32%).
Industry and trade organizations were the top partner of preference for German leaders, while other hospitals were less prominent:
Emerging from a crisis that changed the way we view healthcare, German healthcare leaders are shifting their priorities and taking steps toward a digital and more sustainable future, supported by initiatives like the KHZG.
The report identifies three main areas of focus for German leaders as they look to the future of healthcare
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