How Chatbots Can Shape the Future of Healthcare
As per latest reports from Juniper Research, adoption of chatbots in the healthcare industry has the potential to save around $3.6 billion globally by 2022. Healthcare providers using bots can save on an average 4 minutes per inquiry, which can result in cost savings on…
Guidelines for Hospitals to Measure The ROI On Health IT Investments
The healthcare industry is moving towards a value-based care model that intersects with population-based care. Owing to this shift, health IT investments are climbing up the priority list for healthcare providers. Technology, after all, is the great enabler of efficiencies and profitability. While the importance…
How Does the Future Medical Technology Look Like?
It was just a few years ago when technology was making inroads in the field of medicine and healthcare. What had started from better imaging equipment and has moved to the digitization of records, the field of medical technology has witnessed rapid evolution. Much like…
Big Data in Healthcare – Challenges and Opportunities
The healthcare industry has undergone a drastic transformation today with the use of technologies such as big data and advanced analytics. These technologies have revealed new possibilities with data-driven insights using disparate sources of information. The adoption of big data has led to improved operational…
How EMR and EHR are Fostering Digital Health Innovation
Hospitals in many developed nations are stepping up their facilities to provide better services to their patients, thereby improving the quality of life of their people. Healthcare providers are increasingly using information technology (IT) tools, such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records…
The Growing Case for Precision Medicine
Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, is an emerging science that is focused on prevention of a disease whereby treatments are prescribed based on an individual’s genetic traits, environment, and lifestyle. This treatment finds its usefulness in the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer…
Technology in Healthcare – a Long and Continuing History
Over the past few decades, technology has been transforming the way multiple industries function, to enhance the lives of millions. Of all these industries, healthcare is an example of how advancements in technology can change the lives of millions. The healthcare industry evolved hand in…
Reasons Why Your EMR Implementation Could Fail
The adoption rate of EMR systems in the medical fraternity has been quite low in spite of its benefits being marketed, which include improving the safety and quality of patient care. Lack of readiness among healthcare organizations and resistance among physicians to adapt to change…
Electronic Health Records and Hospital Information Systems – What Do You Really Need?
The number of healthcare providers and hospitals using electronic health records and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) has grown drastically over the years. According to research reports, 98% of the hospitals have demonstrated the meaningful use of EHR systems and the global EHR market on the…
How mHealth Is Transforming Doctor-Patient Engagement
The evolution of mobile technologies is transforming the way physicians engage with their patients. An increasing number of physicians today leverage smartphones, mobile apps, texts, and e-mails by incorporating them into their healthcare practices. With the use of smartphone solutions, today it’s possible for patients…