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US Tech Forecast 2026: What It Means For Healthcare Providers

Tech Budget Spending Priorities, Initiatives, And Outlook For US Healthcare Providers In 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Summary

Forrester expects US healthcare providers’ technology budgets, including staff costs, to reach $69 billion in 2026, up from $64 billion in 2025, representing 7.6% year-over-year (YOY) growth. Healthcare providers’ tech spending will make up 2.4% of US total tech budget spending in 2026. This report provides technology spending priorities, initiatives, and budget outlook for US healthcare providers in 2026.

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