Why Healthcare Needs Information Technology The need for Information technology in healthcare is driven by the need for increased efficiency in treating patients and by the need for increased accuracy in medical records. In the past, much of the medical information was stored on paper, which was cumbersome and cumbersome to retrieve. IT has made it much easier to store, access and manage patient data. In addition, IT has made it possible for healthcare providers to quickly and accurately access medical information and to make decisions that will improve patient outcomes. The use of IT in healthcare has also made it easier to track patient progress and to identify patterns to suggest better treatments.