I work in IT for my country's National Health System. I made the switch only six months ago so my domain knowledge is still very limited. Anyway, I have already

I work in IT for my country's National Health System. I made the switch only six months ago so my domain knowledge is still very limited. Anyway, I have already seen how automation may greatly improve doctors and nurses efficiency. For example, RIS/PACS(Radiology Information System/Picture archiving and communication system) systems may (and do) save millions euros a year only in radiographic film. I've seen figures stimating the ROI and its only 3-4 years. That without mention the advantages of having radiological data instantly accesible from anywhere, which opens the door to telediagnostics and telemedicine. That's a very clear example. In other cases it may be harder to calculate real savings(if any), but not the improved care level.