Effective medical software budgeting requires understanding 2025's cost landscape:
Remote patient monitoring: $70K-$120K
AI-powered radiology tools: $200K-$500K
Blockchain health records: +$35K to baseline
Allocate funds for:
Penetration testing ($10K-$15K)
Ongoing HIPAA audits ($5K/year)
Staff training ($8K-$12K)
Consider phased development to align with reimbursement cycles and minimize upfront capital expenditure.