Shannon Germain Farraher,

Shannon Germain Farraher

Senior Analyst

Shannon Germain Farraher is a senior analyst supporting the healthcare industry. Her research helps healthcare organizations improve workforce efficiency and patient outcomes by leveraging digital technologies to optimize clinical workflows. Her research focuses primarily on the new care continuum with an emphasis on the use of emerging technologies in healthcare, AI, revenue cycle management (RCM), the intelligent healthcare organization, and the future of work in the provider space. A licensed registered nurse, she also spearheads Forrester’s clinician experience and patient experience research.

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March 24th, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Webinar

US Tech Forecast 2026: What It Means For Healthcare Providers

In 2026, US healthcare providers will increase their tech investments by 7.6%. As the industry is accelerates toward digitally enabled, patient‑centric, and interoperable care, providers face clinician burnout, regulatory complexity, rising consumer expectations, and fragmented systems. Technology decisions will increasingly determine clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. Join our analysts as they unpack the healthcare technology spending priorities for 2026 and explore what these trends mean for industry leaders. Key takeaways: Explore the market forces and provider priorities driving US healthcare tech spend.Understand how value‑based care, regulatory demands, workforce needs, and patient behavior influence tech investment.Learn how to align tech budgets to improve outcomes, reduce friction, and strengthen operational agility.Target audience level: all levels