Last year, we predicted our critical hot topics for healthcare that we expected to advance throughout the year. Although we have come a long way in a short amount of time, there are still ways that technology will advance so that patients have better outcomes and increased engagement. This year,...
Overview of Key Issues Going into 2023 Recap Earlier this year, we anticipated that the healthcare industry would experience increased technologies promoting personalized and preventive patient care [1]. We also discussed critical topics such as bias towards minority groups, improved patient engagement, and increased collaboration in the healthcare sector [1]. This...
Intro to Integrated Healthcare Integrated healthcare is when a higher level of collaboration and communication is reached, often through the implementation of new technologies [1]. Furthermore, patients often need multiple team members from their care team to collaborate on the best course of action regarding their treatment plans. This makes integrated...
Background into Digital Health Maturity Digital health maturity clarifies the extent and level to which digital systems are structured and how they respond to digital technology [1]. Furthermore, digital health maturity focuses on how an organization promotes digital transformation throughout the organization [1]. Factors to consider when discussing digital health maturity...
Background into a VNA A vendor-neutral archive supports vendors often using various formats and systems for imaging technologies. Often, VNAs don’t depend on the software used by the vendor to promote sharing [1]. This allows healthcare providers to utilize different imaging technologies within one archive so that it can be easily...
Overview of Key Issues Going into 2023 Earlier in 2023, we predicted that the healthcare industry would see more personalization and prevention options for patients [1]. Some key issues included a bias towards minority groups, the lack of patient engagement, and the need for improved collaboration between providers and patients. This...
The Importance of Patient & Provider Engagement Focusing on patient engagement is essential because it leads to long-term positive health outcomes for patients. This can result in patients sticking to their medication plan or following up when they face new adverse effects. Oftentimes, patients are more engaged in their treatment plan...
Ways Providers Can Retain Patients Patients need to feel genuine interactions with their provider and care team so they feel like they are receiving a positive care experience [1]. This is often done by doctors communicating with their patients in an empathetic and compassionate way. Moreover, if small adverse effects do...
Defining Maturity Models Maturity models in health IT promote customer experience and positive outcomes for patients and employees. Oftentimes, maturity models allow businesses to assess their goals and achievements in a productive way that promotes improvement [1]. Maturity models also allow companies to create a plan for organizing and communicating new...
Cloud Technology in 2022 Cloud technology is becoming more popular due to its ability to provide secure data management and storage. However, cloud technology still has a long way to go in improving the quality of care and providing a digital transformation that improves patient outlook. For instance, patient safety is...
