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  Abstract

In today's rapidly changing global landscape, the success of an organization hinges significantly on the harmonization of all its components in pursuit of its strategic objectives. Ensuring alignment between information technology (IT) and the organization's overarching strategies is paramount for the effective operation of any entity. What adds particular importance to this endeavor is the comprehensiveness of the organization's IT strategy. Given the substantial investments that numerous healthcare institutions, including social security hospitals, make in information technology, it is evident that IT is deemed a strategic resource of utmost significance, essential for its strategic utilization.
To investigate the impact of IT on the strategic positioning of social security hospitals and assess the degree of alignment between IT strategies and organizational strategies, a comprehensive research study was undertaken concerning the social security hospitals within Zanjan province. The research sample for the social security organization was determined through the administration of questionnaires, and the reliability coefficient (Cronbach's alpha) was calculated using    software. For data analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed, facilitated by the utilization of both    and PLS software.
The research findings reveal that the social security organization has reached a level-three maturity in terms of strategic alignment between IT and the business. However, to elevate the maturity level of strategic alignment within this organization, it is imperative to adopt a strategic and holistic approach, entailing a progression towards a level beyond the fourth stage of strategic alignment. Achieving this goal necessitates the formulation of specific and tailored strategies.
In summary, factors such as IT strategy alignment, organizational strategy coherence, maturity level assessment, strategic alignment, and proactive strategic planning are all critical components that must be carefully considered to ensure the success and resilience of any organization within the current dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment.
Keywords: IT Strategy Alignment, Strategy Organization, Maturity Level, IT Strategic Alignment and Constructive Strategies