Microsoft survey finds 97% of healthcare leaders say data silos hinder timely care delivery
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Case study cited Peterborough Regional Health Centre: connected 18 systems, cut inpatient-bed wait time 43%, reduced unnecessary lab use 20% quarter-over-quarter.
Survey finds data silos remain a major barrier
Microsoft analysis flagged weak data foundations as the main barrier to scaling AI across healthcare delivery, operations, and administration.
Survey of 500 healthcare leaders across seven countries: 58% ready to deploy AI agents in coordination or administrative workflows.
Data fragmentation remains acute: 97% reported data silos already undermine timely care, limiting AI beyond isolated pilots.
Legacy technology drove fragmentation for about 62% of respondents, reinforcing the need for modernization and interoperability to enable enterprise AI.
