Concerns for Patients When AI is Used The use of AI in healthcare is becoming increasingly mentioned due to its ability to transform personalized medicine. However, some patients may be concerned about the impact that AI will have on their care. First, a study was done where 31% reported feeling...
Obstacles to AI Deployment The private sector generally has more freedom when it comes to implementing AI compared to the public sector. This is because the public sector faces additional barriers and resistance related to finance, limited resources, and a lack of information on technology [1]. Oftentimes, machine learning requires an...
Healthcare Professionals Fearful of Being Replaced By AI Artificial intelligence is constantly mentioned as the next step in advancing the healthcare industry. Therefore, it’s not surprising that 44% of healthcare professionals are afraid of being replaced by AI [1]. This is due to the automation that artificial intelligence provides, and its...
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...
The Importance of Engagement among Healthcare Staff Although patient engagement is an important topic in the healthcare industry, it’s also important to mention how crucial it is for providers and healthcare staff to be engaged in their roles and responsibilities. Oftentimes, physician engagement is linked with better-performing businesses, better patient outcomes,...
Leadership Promotes Positive Customer Experiences Leaders are important in keeping businesses focused on their priorities while they meet their goals. In the healthcare industry, it’s important for health IT professionals to focus on customer experience throughout the process. Leaders can do this by utilizing the mission of the company to focus...
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...
Precision Health in 2022 Precision health uses biomarkers and genetics to create personalized treatment plans for patients, reduce adverse health effects, and provide some form of preventive care [1]. In 2022, healthcare continued to transition towards value-based care that benefits patients in the long term [1]. Furthermore, in the last seven...
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in 2022 In 2022, RPM technology was used to track health conditions in patients [1]. This allowed doctors to provide preventive care and manage different chronic conditions. Oftentimes, sensors tracked patient data such as weight, blood pressure, glucose levels, and more [1]. Patients with chronic conditions were...
Telehealth in 2022 Telehealth has been popular due to its convenience and potential for integrated care. In 2022, research showed that 85% of doctors surveyed reported that telehealth helped provide care in a timely manner [1]. Furthermore, telehealth promotes collaboration when it comes to patient care. For instance, caregivers can receive...
