H-TECH “CHANGING HEALTHCARE PARADIGM”
With advancement in technology, new developments are constantly infiltrating our lives. Whether it’s the job you do, the way you shop, how you communicate with friends, technology is redefining our lives.
A deeper look in the healthcare sector and the impact of technological advancement we get to explore many facets which have revolutionized the health care industry. The advent of fresh technological equipments, the private players in the market as well as ending of the old healthcare rituals with upgrading platform with new and more facilities for women and child health care are few traditions marking a cut in healthcare paradigm.
Breakthroughs in information gathering, research, treatments, and communications have given medical providers new tools to work with and fresh ways to practice medicine.
Information technology has made significant contributions to our world, namely in the medical industry. With the increased use of electronic medical records (EMR), tele health services, and mobile technologies like tablets and smart phones, physicians and patients are both seeing the benefits that these new medical technologies are bringing.
Delving into various facets of technological advancements one cannot overlook the following techno elevations –
Mobile health is freeing healthcare devices of wires and cords and enabling physicians and patients alike to check on healthcare processes on-the-go. A research report estimates the global mHealth market will reach $20.7 billion by 2019, manifesting its prevalence.
Smartphones and tablets allow healthcare providers to more freely access and send information.
Physicians and service providers can use mHealth tools for orders, documentation and simply to reach more information when with patients.
Telemedicine/telehealth is where patients can receive a full assessment through a video chat with a physician. Claims are automatically generated, but the fees are reduced to factor out traditional office costs. Setting the actual healthcare cost aside. It also reduces time out of office costs for employees and employers.
Portal technology. Patients are increasingly becoming active players in their own healthcare, and portal technology is one tool helping them to do so. Portal technology allows physicians and patients to access medical records and interact online.