The healthcare industry leads the way in some forms of digital transformation. Think electronic medical records, telehealth, and cloud services. And yet the industry lags in modernizing backend systems. Managing updates to medical systems is difficult, and healthcare providers are wary of making changes that might disrupt operations.
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Big data analytics and AI applications help to improve diagnostics and treatment recommendations. Investments in robotics and AR/VR are transforming complex surgical procedures. Blockchain solutions on the horizon are expected to improve backend operations, efficiency, and security for processes subject to HIPAA, including claims processing and medical file access.
USE CASE
Online portals and advanced mobile apps allow patients to securely access their EMRs, communicate with care teams, schedule appointments, review lab results and physician instructions, and make payments. Telemedicine and virtual appointments lower barriers to healthcare by reducing costs and avoiding the risks of travel for fragile patients. AR/VR solutions help to train physicians and surgeons on new procedures. Implanted and transdermal devices for sensing, intervention, and drug delivery are becoming “smarter.” And wearables help patients and clinicians monitor chronic and acute conditions, for more accurate and timely intervention.
WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION
Digital technologies are helping care teams manage overload and prevent errors.
