Much has been written about how the epidemic has traditionally pushed Health care Adoption Digital Technology It was this digital transformation that accelerated a decade of value change in just a few months that enabled healthcare organizations to continue to provide patient care amidst the numerous challenges posed by covid restrictions on social distance and the risk of infection. Patients also acknowledged the changes brought about by technology in accessing healthcare. Powered by telemedicine and telehealth and smart wearables Artificial intelligence (AI) All helped doctors to interact with and monitor their patients, but also helped patients better understand diseases.
Digital – a hybrid model
However, more understanding is needed on how healthcare organizations should adopt new technologies. The adoption of traditional processes into the new digital ecosystem requires not only the addition of a digital process but a complete integration to create a hybrid model of healthcare delivery. This includes every aspect from doctor-patient interaction, much of which has gone online, and the use of EMR (electronic medical records) which has eased the administrative burden for doctors to focus on patients, freeing them to adopt modern medical technology. Is. Diagnostics, imaging, robotics and more.
There is more – health care organizations need to take advantage of all these aspects of healthtech to improve care through adaptability, ingenuity and investment. Healthcare organizations today digitally connect patients through their healthcare journey by making online appointments, viewing bills and making online payments, accessing medical records online and communicating digitally with patients.
Digital – a major difference
The key difference will play a role for digital health or healthtech in the future Healthcare providers. The integration of technology and data will provide deeper insights into healthcare needs and lead to an active approach to preventive health rather than just a reactive treatment approach. It will also help identify opportunities to fill gaps and enhance existing capabilities. This will introduce services such as on-demand interaction with caregivers and AI-led analysis for individualized treatment plans that will improve healthcare outcomes.
The seamless information and data transfer in the digital health ecosystem backed by strong IT infrastructure will also result in increased ease of access. The components of a digital health ecosystem must provide an integrated data and service landscape capable of processing large amounts of data. Only then will the digital ecosystem be able to support clinicians in their work and improve the patient experience.
Digital – Rapid changes through technology
At the healthcare delivery level, technology is changing the field dramatically. Telehealth or telemedicine is one of the major aspects of digital health. As data accessibility and affordability increase, access to state-of-the-art healthcare is also possible from primary health centers, allowing specialists from larger hospitals to provide advice and guidance to doctors in smaller centers. Ease of video consultation and simplifies the diagnostic data transfer process. However, the technology infrastructure needs to be aligned with telehealth requirements to secure full capabilities that protect patient privacy.
Technology today is enabling a wide range of digital care solutions, including home care, e-pharmacies to deliver medicines and diagnostic labs offering home collections of samples, to be expanded. Today, we have services like home dialysis and chemotherapy for those who cannot visit a hospital.
On the other hand we have advanced medical technologies like 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) and robotic technology is reducing the scope of human error and changing the nature of medicine. When it comes to data analytics, technology is expanding the range from just reporting to maximizing profits. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has led to innovative predictive models that enhance preventive health care through risk forecasting programs.
Digital – Need to invest in infrastructure
There is nothing wrong with the digital revolution that healthcare has gone through in the last two years of the epidemic. However, as healthcare organizations adapt to the new digital reality, there is still a long way to go. Healthcare providers need to invest in robust infrastructure that provides an effective digital experience that is connected, collaborative and patient-centered. It’s just that we can really say that we’ve revolutionized the digital healthcare!
Vivek Tiwari, CEO, Medicabazar
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