Health Information Services
This technology-driven sector provides software and analytics solutions, such as electronic health records (EHR), to improve clinical workflows and administrative efficiency.
Why it exists
This industry exists to digitize, store, analyze, and distribute healthcare data.
Why it’s necessary
Modern medicine depends on data continuity across providers, insurers, patients, and researchers.
Key components
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Data analytics platforms
Interoperability tools
Cybersecurity systems
How to evaluate businesses
Provider penetration, switching costs, regulatory compliance, and data network effects define durability.
How the industry could be improved
Universal interoperability, patient-owned data models, real-time diagnostics integration, and AI-driven decision support at the bedside.