11/20/2025
Hospital CIOs are entering a pivotal period where the future tech stack will determine the performance, security, and competitiveness of their health system.
What once relied on fragmented systems is now shifting toward unified, cloud-first platforms that strengthen clinical operations and create room for enterprise-scale innovation.
Cloud-hosted EHRs are at the center of this shift. As systems move Epic, Oracle, and other core applications to the cloud, they gain resilience, scalability, and the ability to embed intelligence directly into workflows, not around them.
This momentum sets the stage for what comes next: meaningful, systemwide AI adoption.
Today’s AI investments are no longer pilots. Hospitals are using ambient documentation, predictive imaging, intelligent scheduling, and workflow automation to reduce burden and drive measurable efficiency. But these gains only materialize when supported by a modern interoperability and security foundation.
Key stack priorities emerging for 2026 include:
*Cloud-native EHR and clinical platforms
*Enterprise-wide AI and workflow automation
*FHIR, TEFCA, and API-driven data exchange
*Zero-trust cybersecurity and IoMT protection
*Virtual care, digital front doors, and connected patient experiences
If you’re building your multi-year IT roadmap, explore the full guide. It breaks down where CIOs should invest now to build a future-ready tech stack.
https://www.capminds.com/blog/the-2026-healthcare-tech-stack-what-cios-should-invest-in-now/