Navigating challenges and opportunities: a SWOT analysis of digital management center implementation in county hospitals

Objective: To comprehensively analyze the internal and external environmental factors influencing the construction of digital management center in county hospitals and to provide reference and basis for the construction and operation of digital management centers in county hospitals. Method: Employ the SWOT analysis to examine internal and external environmental factors influencing the development of digital management centers in county hospitals and propose policy reform recommendations. Results: Establishing digital management centers in county hospitals offers the advantage of consolidating dispersed hospital data, enabling unified management, real-time monitoring and information sharing. This initiative not only capitalizes on opportunities arising from the national health big data initiative but also overcomes disadvantages such as talent shortages, operational challenges and information silos, while mitigating threats like lagging hospital management. Conclusion: Following a comprehensive assessment and analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, corresponding strategies and improvement measures have been formulated to advance the establishment of digital management centers in county hospitals. These initiatives provide theoretical support and policy recommendations for the practical implementation and operation of digital management systems within county hospitals.