Noreen Khan, Content Manager, Neurovine
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our day-to-day lives. More people are calling for remote work options where possible. One of the biggest changes we've seen is in health care management. We were already in the age of digitalization and tech innovation - but the industries that were slower to change are now facing a consumer-driven demand to go digital. The health care industry is one where, in the past, adopting new technologies was a complex process with many regulatory barriers. Out of necessity, some regulatory barriers to adoption, such as for virtual consultations, have been lowered enabling rapid embracement of digital care solutions.
Technology and virtual care
According to the Accenture Digital Health Technology Vision Report, 73% of health care executives say that their technology architecture is becoming critical to the overall success of their organization. And 87% percent of health care executives agree that their organization’s business and technology strategies are becoming inseparable—even indistinguishable.
Perceived benefits of MedTech
Prior to the pandemic, digitalization and virtual care solutions were mostly optional. However, it has since become mandatory for many organizations practicing social distancing. It is now core to the value proposition. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data all present endless possibilities for health care providers and patients alike to access better, more personalized, and evidence-based therapies for lower costs. This Deloitte Insights Report points to efficiency being the number one perceived benefit of AI by physicians. In addition to process automation, virtual care and remote monitoring are also highlighted as benefits of adopting new technologies.
WHO and Digital Transformation of the Health care Industry
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the digital transformation of health care as disruptive. They do, however, emphasize the importance of technologies, such as AI, IoT, analytics, wearables, and other tools that enable data collection, exchange, and storage. These technologies have proven potential to improve medical diagnoses and provide more data-driven, evidence-based treatment decisions, digital therapeutics, and personalized patient-centric care.
The human attention span has declined from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2021 - so having easy access to relevant information that can be quickly digested is more relevant now than ever.
- Medical Alley Webinar, Oct 6, 2021
DIGITAL HEALTH CARE IS HERE TO STAY
There’s no denying that mHealth and digital care are here to stay. While the COVID-19 pandemic placed a significant strain on the economy and in the health care industry specifically, it also drove the need for innovation in the health care space. It allowed for easier adoption of new technologies, which has allowed clinics to offer better, lower-cost, and patient-centric care.
Neurovine recognizes the need for more data-driven recovery solutions. We’re very excited to be exploring the world of AI, ML, and Big Data to help doctors, general practitioners, and health care providers, access top-quality concussion recovery solutions to ensure their patients are receiving the best health care and guidance available.
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