Becker’s recently asked 67 healthcare executives a simple but revealing question:
If you could only invest in one emerging technology this year, what would it be—and why?
The answers varied, but one theme came through loud and clear: AI is no longer the icing on top, it’s the infrastructure for solving today’s problems.
We distilled all 67 responses into one sharp summary. Here’s what matters.
Quick Takes from Industry Leaders
Ambient Documentation
Reducing clinician burnout by automating note-taking. It’s the most-cited investment across the board, from UC Irvine to Providence to Dayton Children’s.
AI for Clinical Navigation + Decision Support
AI tools are being embedded directly into clinical workflows, not just to analyze data, but to guide decisions without disrupting the clinician’s flow.
Predictive Analytics
AI is being used to forecast patient deterioration, staffing needs, and resource utilization—driving smarter, faster interventions.
Revenue Cycle Automation
AI is taking over the back office to automate prior auths, predict denials, surface coding errors, and maximize cash flow.
Tech Infrastructure That Enables It All
From on-prem GPUs to secure cloud environments, leaders are investing in the scaffolding that supports long-term innovation.
What RazorMetrics Sees in This
What’s striking isn’t just the technology—it’s the intent behind the investments:
- Tools must reduce cognitive and administrative load
- Workflows can’t be disrupted
- Clinician judgment stays at the center
That’s exactly how we approach AI at RazorMetrics.
We use AI to quickly surface the right information at the right time so prescribers can act confidently helping their patients save on drug costs. We remain steadfast on delivering savings, improving access, and reducing friction for prescribers, members, and the plan sponsors who support them.
AI is a great ally: fast, scalable, and always in the background. This year’s tech investments aren’t about flash. They’re about discretion. AI wins when it earns trust, works invisibly, and helps real people do their jobs better. That’s the path forward—and it’s the path we’re already on.
If you’re ready to bring AI into the workflow as an ally—not an interruption—let’s talk.
