Advisory Board experts developed these comparison charts based on an extensive literature search of clinical workforce technology. Use this tool if you’re looking to evaluate, invest, or implement clinical workforce technology. The technology is divided into two categories:

• Technology to improve productivity: These solutions offload work from clinicians to increase efficiency in clinical workflows.
• Technology to support clinical decision-making and performance: These solutions assist clinicians with care decisions to support the delivery of high-quality, effective care.

We recommend that leaders use this chart if they are just starting to think about the ways technology can support the workforce. As you review the chart, have a discussion with your team and ask the following questions to help narrow down which solution(s) would be most useful for you and your team:

• What are the biggest problems my clinicians currently face?
• What do our clinicians want from new technology?
• Are clinicians receptive to new solutions?
• Does this solution support my organization’s mission and broader goals?
• Do we have an existing solution that can fill this role or be the foundation for a new solution?