Digital Health
Industry Insight
More than 40 years ago in Kansas City, Cerner – now Oracle – created one of the most productive digital health ecosystems in the U.S.
Today, KC provides a robust digital health landscape offering something genuinely unique with the combination of talent, leadership, entrepreneurial drive, intellectual capital and collaborative assets.
By the Numbers
LEGACY
U.S. Digital Health Market
Specialized Health Tech Talent
Health care is hard. Finding the right people who understand both tech and health care is crucial to success. KC has the talent companies need to innovate and grow.
The 25,000+ working specifically in digital health in KC today have an unmatched amount of expertise:
6,000+ digital health experts in KC with 10+ years of experience
2,000+ digital health experts in KC with 20+ years of experience
KC’s Hidden Tech Talent? Veterans.
Each year, 6,000 service members transition out of the military in the KC region, bringing specialized training and often security clearances.
Many pursue tech careers, creating a steady local pipeline of highly skilled, vetted talent in a field where cleared professionals are in short supply.
Major Digital Health Employers
Building KC’s Digital Health Workforce
Johnson County Community College
More than 500 students each year train in digital health through JCCC’s Health Information Systems program, gaining Oracle Cerner EHR experience and in-demand healthcare tech skills.
University of Kansas
KU offers CAHIIM‑ accredited Health Information Management & Informatics programs and a minor, preparing students for careers in health IT, data governance and digital health innovation.
Kansas State University
K-State’s 15‑credit Strategic Health Communication certificate trains graduates in data-driven messaging and strategic planning, preparing them to lead outreach in health-tech, hospitals and agencies.
Rockhurst University
Rockhurst’s 12‑credit Health Analytics Certificate teaches healthcare-specific analytics tools, preparing analysts and leaders for roles in health-data management and system optimization.
KC Tech Council
KC TechBridge and Apprenti strengthen KC’s tech talent pipeline, connecting employers with skilled, security‑cleared professionals and expanding access to digital health careers through apprenticeships and training.
Digital Health KC
UMKC and BioNexus KC, through Digital Health KC, provide training, mentorship, and funding to grow startups and digital health talent, preparing skilled workers to lead healthcare innovation.
Select Operating Cost Comparison
KC ranks as the No. 6 most cost-effective tech market in CBRE’s 2025 Scoring Tech Talent Report, with affordable wages and office space.
Note: Costs are calculated based on 100 employees in a 20,000 square foot office space.
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Digital Health Ecosystem Resources
KC offers a wide range of resources to support entrepreneurs and tech innovators.
Digital Health KC
Digital Health KC brings together talent, companies, and capital to advance healthcare innovation. KC’s regional assets and partnerships help health-tech companies reach the next level.
KC Tech Council
The KC Tech Council, an independent nonprofit, works with industry leaders to grow KC’s tech sector through talent development, policy advocacy and promoting the region’s innovation economy.
KC Digital Drive
KC Digital Drive is a nonprofit advancing civic innovation by connecting city leaders, educators, healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s next-generation technology networks.
Keyston Innovation District
The Keystone Innovation District drives KC’s economic growth by supporting innovators and entrepreneurs through programming, regional collaboration and equitable, inclusive initiatives that empower individuals to thrive.
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Jill McCarthy
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