Healthcare's digital skills gap has a measurement problem, and new research is pushing for a fix
A recent examination of the healthcare industry's digital skills gap reveals that the majority of digital health competency tools currently available are heavily centered on nursing, indicating a lack of comprehensive tools validated for a broader interprofessional healthcare workforce. This discrepancy highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to developing digital skills competencies across various healthcare roles.
- 01Current digital health competency tools focus mainly on nursing.
- 02There's a recognized need for validated interprofessional tools in healthcare.
- 03New research aims to address the digital skills gap in healthcare.
Jul 12, 2026