61 Key Statistics on Healthcare IT 

This report by TempDev features 61 key statistics on healthcare IT that capture how healthcare technology is changing, from $279.5 billion in global IT spending and the fast rise of AI, to growing cybersecurity challenges and workforce pressures. The data highlights everything from EHR costs and telehealth patterns to trends in physician burnout and the explosion of connected medical devices.

How much is spent on healthcare IT?

Healthcare organizations globally are investing heavily in technology infrastructure, with spending patterns revealing significant geographic concentration and strategic priorities. The data shows robust growth in cloud adoption and AI investments, though ROI requirements are becoming more stringent. Let's begin reviewing 61 key statistics on healthcare IT:

1. Healthcare IT spending in 2025 is $279.5 billion globally.

2. The US healthcare IT market is $176.6 billion (63% of global spend).

3. Healthcare cloud computing market is $63.55 billion in 2025.

4. Digital health venture funding for H1 2025 is $6.4 billion across 245 deals, up from $6.0 billion in H1 2024.

5. IT spending breakdown: 48% services, 31% software, 13% hardware, 8% communications.

6. In 2025, 88% of boards required ROI projections for all new IT projects.

7. More than half of US hospitals (52%) delayed or canceled initiatives with ROI timelines longer than 24 months.

8. Only four categories of healthcare IT reliably broke even within 12 months in 2025.

How many use EHRs?

Electronic Health Record adoption has reached near-universal levels in hospitals, though physician satisfaction remains a significant challenge. 

9. 96% of hospitals have certified electronic health records (EHRs) (2021 data).

10. 78% of office-based physicians have certified EHRs (2021 data).

11. Global EHR market value is $30.71 billion in 2025, projected to $37.26 billion by 2032.

12. Only 27% of physicians are very satisfied with their EHR.

13. In a Canadian 2025 survey, 26% of physicians report burnout, and 60% cite EHR as a major factor.

14. 47% of interviewed physicians feel their EHR doesn't have expected response time.

15. 25% feel their EHR isn't reliable.

What does EHR implementation cost?

While initial investments are substantial, long-term savings potential exists for institutions that successfully optimize their systems and workflows.

16. Average EHR cost per user is $1,200/year.

17. Multi-physician EHR setup costs $162,000.

18. Small practice EHR setup costs $20,000–$65,000.

19. Large hospital EHR setup costs $200,000–$650,000+.

20. EHR market CAGR is 2.8% (2025–2032).

21. University of California data suggests institutions saved up to $33,000 per provider each year after EHR adoption.

How common are data breaches?

Healthcare data breaches continue to pose significant threats to patient privacy and organizational security. While the total number of incidents has remained relatively stable year-over-year, the average size and impact of breaches continue to present substantial risks to the industry.

22. As of August 2025, there were 58 large healthcare data breaches, impacting 3.8 million patients.

23. 2025 year-to-date: 508 breaches (compared to 515 in the same period in 2024).

24. In 2024, 93% of organizations reported being affected by cyberattacks.

25. Nearly 400 healthcare organizations were hit by ransomware in 2024.

26. The average healthcare breach size in 2025 is 71,276 records.

Who uses telehealth?

While usage remains well below pandemic peaks, telehealth has established itself as a permanent component of healthcare delivery, particularly in urban areas.

27. In Q4 2023, 12.7% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth.

28. In 2024, 25% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth (unchanged from 2023).

29. At the pandemic peak (Q2 2020), 46.7% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth.

30. In 2022, telehealth accounted for 2.1% of all Medicare annual wellness visits.

31. Geographic disparity: 27% of urban vs. 19% of rural Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth.

32. 42.3% of patients were very satisfied with telemedicine, while 33.1% were satisfied.

How is EHR linked to burnout?

Electronic Health Records remain a significant contributor to physician burnout, despite overall burnout rates showing modest improvement. 

33. In 2024, 43.2% of physicians reported burnout symptoms (down from 48.2% in 2023).

34. Between 2017–2023, family physician burnout rates ranged from 37.9% to 42.8%.

35. On average, physicians spend more than 5 hours on EHRs per 8-hour patient day.

36. Among physicians experiencing burnout, 61-75% cite EHR as a major contributing factor, with those spending >6 hours weekly on after-hours EHR work being 2.9x more likely to report burnout.

37. A 2025 Canadian study found 61% of burned-out physicians cite EHR as a significant factor.

38. In 2024, 54.5% of physicians reported feeling valued by their organization, up from 50.4% in 2023.

39. Physician-owned practices report 70-90% satisfaction compared to 50-75% in health-system-led practices.

How severe are workforce shortages?

Healthcare workforce shortages represent one of the industry's most pressing challenges, with projected deficits spanning multiple disciplines and geographic regions. The crisis encompasses physicians, nurses, and support staff, with implications extending well into the next decade.

40. By 2036, the projected US physician shortage is 139,940 (HRSA estimate).

41. There will be 1.6 million new healthcare jobs by 2033.

42. The primary care shortage population is estimated to be 75 million people.

43. By 2033, healthcare will account for 24% of all new US jobs.

44. More than half of US healthcare workers plan to switch jobs by next year (2025 survey).

45. The US forecasts a shortage of nearly 700,000 physicians, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses by 2037.

46. One analysis reveals a shortage of up to 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026.

47. Over one-third of nurses will reach retirement age in the next 10-15 years.

48. A global healthcare worker shortage of at least 10 million is expected by 2030.

How fast are IoT devices growing?

'Internet of Things’ adoption rates among both healthcare organizations and patients indicate a fundamental shift toward connected, data-driven care delivery models.

49. The IoT healthcare market will reach $534.3 billion by 2025.

50. 28% of Americans report being alerted to a health issue by a medical device.

51. IoT medical devices market size is $105.54 billion in 2025, projected to reach $971.27 billion by 2034.

52. IoT medical devices market is expanding at 28% CAGR between 2025 and 2034.

53. More than 83% of healthcare organizations have adopted IoMT solutions or are planning to do so.

54. About 64% of patients are adopting IoMT technologies.

Where is IT investment focused?

Organizations are increasingly emphasizing measurable returns on technology investments while expanding digital access and automation capabilities. Wrapping up the 61 key statistics on healthcare IT:

55. 75% of healthcare organizations report increasing IT spend.

56. 63% of healthcare executives consider cloud reliability the top benefit.

57. Technology spending on core administration is $38.26 billion in 2024, projected at $71.9 billion by 2035.

58. The estimated cost for telehealth extension is $2.4 billion in 2024.

59. Healthcare organizations implementing revenue cycle automation reported a 30% reduction in claim denials.

60. 77% of individuals nationwide were offered online access to their health information in 2024, up from 73% in 2022.

61. 61.3% of US adults reported accessing a patient portal at least once in the past 12 months.

Conclusion

After reviewing 61 key statistics on healthcare IT, it's clear the healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment. While physician burnout and workforce shortages continue to present serious challenges, there are also signs of progress in organizational support, technology adoption, and strategic investment. The rise of IoT devices, digital health platforms, and cloud-driven infrastructure underscores a shift toward more connected, patient-centered care.

At the same time, addressing systemic workforce issues and the administrative burdens that drive burnout will be critical for sustaining this transformation. Moving forward, organizations that balance innovation with meaningful support for clinicians and staff will be best positioned to thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape.