The Top 5 Healthcare IT Job Trends After COVID-19

As of September 2020, COVID-19 has reached 188 countries, with global infections of approximately 29 million since the pandemic began. Months after the initial outbreak, businesses around the world are still wondering exactly what the future holds. Despite ongoing uncertainty, it’s possible to see trends being forged in industries of all verticals, including healthcare. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the top job trends we might expect to encounter in the near future.

There’s lots of talk about the new normal. In healthcare, telehealth will without a doubt take on a substantial role moving forward. In Q1 2019, telemedicine companies raised $200 million in venture capital funding. In Q1 2020, that more than tripled, as telemedicine companies raised $788 million. While some changes are currently listed as temporary — such as CMS issuing policy changes to allow for easier telehealth access for those who rely on government healthcare services — consumers will only demand expanded access moving forward. As healthcare organizations adapt, telehealth consultants will be in high demand to lend their expertise.

COVID-19 has made it clear that data challenges are not just frustrating, but can be life-threatening. Healthcare organizations now more than ever will focus on capturing, storing, and leveraging data in order to improve outcomes. As experts foresee organizations moving away from large hospitals and into health campuses, data integration will be especially important.

Right now, healthcare organizations throughout the country are reconsidering their roadmaps for the short and long term. In the coming months and years, they will begin to execute on their new strategies and associated projects. The landscape of healthcare will very likely look different than that of today, and it will require experienced healthcare project managers to see those changes through.

Healthcare organizations must deal with seemingly endless administrative tasks, many of which take pivotal resources away from doing more impactful work. Robotics Process Automation (RPA) can take on several tasks that slow down organizations, such as inventory management, appointment scheduling, data entry, billing and more. For RPA analysts with deep understanding of business processes and enterprise IT strategies, look to leverage new opportunities as healthcare organizations make new strides to optimize their processes.

From telehealth initiatives to new electronic medical record software applications and everything in between, healthcare organizations are going to need support. Whether problem solving computer issues, installing upgrades, or providing application support, tech-savvy, self-motivated individuals with healthcare experience will be in demand. And as more healthcare organizations begin to rely on an independent and remote workforce, the healthcare IT support technician will be a stellar example of the modern gig worker

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