Exactly. IT, software, systems, etc… are viewed as a cost center. Hospitals aren’t in the business of selling software. How do you increase profits (or get

Exactly. IT, software, systems, etc… are viewed as a cost center. Hospitals aren’t in the business of selling software. How do you increase profits (or get yourself promoted, a bigger bonus)? One way is contain or reduce cost centers. The incentives are stacked against overhauling antiquated systems and modernizing, at least until the issue is forced by major business disruptions or regulations.