Hospitals have noted that ease of integration with existing solutions is the main criterion they seek from electronic medical record (EMR) vendors. The main challenge during and after implementation of EMR, is the time spent by doctors and employees on EMR systems. This proves how important training and education are in the uptake of such systems.

Overall, the scope of HIT services is restricted to metro and Tier I cities, and success is expected to depend on factors such as cost versus benefit comparison, along with clear and quicker ROI, the report pointed out.

According to Frost & Sullivan, the main expectations of hospitals in future are linked to full integration of systems, more shareable information platforms, and standardisation that could lead to user-friendliness, more usability, and access to mobile devices such as tablets, as well as advanced tools uptake like telemedicine and virtual meeting systems for knowledge sharing.

In terms of technologies, companies also plan to strongly focus on product modification areas in terms of higher investments, the report said.

"Integrated systems will enable developers to create cloud-based solutions, where conducting upgrades and maintenance is quicker and more efficient," noted an analyst.

In addition, the shift to wireless technology, mobile devices and cloud computing will reduce system costs and improve workflows, the analyst said.