Digital Transformation in Healthcare: How Technology is Revolutionizing Patient Care
Healthcare
Technology
28th July 2024
Invos Global
The Impact of Technology on Healthcare Delivery
The healthcare sector is on the verge of a revolution caused by new digital technologies. Remaining on telemedicine, e-health, electronic patient records, m-health, and other variables, one can pinpoint that the application of innovative information technologies in healthcare is altering the very nature of the received service by rendering it more effective, patient-oriented, and easily accessible. Digital transformation is not only improving the quality of healthcare services as a whole but is also slowly reintroducing the patient and the provider. In the modern world, technology continues to advance, and current healthcare institutions have continued to incorporate technology into their daily functioning to enhance the quality of care they provide and to draw on new techniques to make their functioning more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Healthcare
The most significant benefit of this shift to digitisation is improved receptiveness to service provision. For instance, telemedicine enables patients to make an appointment with a doctor online and does not require them to be physically present at the hospital or clinic, bringing doctors closer to patients, especially those who are found in areas with few or no doctors. A patient can now consult a doctor, monitor his or her illnesses, and even get a refill of a prescription without coming into contact with the outside world. Such convenience alters the relationships of patients with the various healthcare settings and also contributes to the alleviation of pressure on conventional healthcare structures.
Healthcare research is one of the fields in which the great influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies is apparent. In terms of use, AI has been incorporated into the diagnosis of patients’ conditions, the creation of individualized
treatment plans, and even the prognosis of the patients. For example, AI algorithms can read X-rays with a level of performance comparable to that of radiologists, helping to discover diseases at earlier stages. Also, artificial intelligence is applied in administrative services in that it enables healthcare providers to spend a large amount of time with clients due to the automation of services like appointment-making and billing.
Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Healthcare
To a certain extent, filled with opportunities, digital healthcare transformation is not without its difficulties. Perhaps the most critical issues are related to the protection of patients' information. More to the matter, unpredictable numbers of health information are electronically transmitted and transmitted, therefore making them vulnerable to cyberterrorism attacks. Due to increased cases of cyber threats and to meet regulatory requirements such as the HIPAA, healthcare organizations must put in place credible measures for securing patient data.
Another issue is access to technology, where individuals that are located in the global south have restricted access to the latest technology. Not all patients are privileged to have access to the mechanisms they require to take advantage of digital health services. This disparity could result in disparities in care access, especially for senior people, poor individuals, and people in rural settings. It is imperative for carers to look for ways of filling this gap by educating their clients on how to use the new technologies, finding other means of reaching the clients, or formatting all the new technologies to include all patients.
Related Blogs
