Analysing the past to understand the present and glimpse the future. In this new blog post we want to address the most important technological trends in healthcare in 2022.
Cutting-edge technology for medical equipment is here to stay, as we can see in Tedisel Medical’s portfolio, and both in the healthcare field and in other sectors it is clear that the use of artificial intelligence or data analysis to predict situations and make decisions is going to be part of our daily lives.
What are the healthcare technology trends that have stood out in 2022?
In 2022, a HIMSS Future of Healthcare report revealed that 80% of healthcare providers plan to increase investment in technology and digital solutions in the next five years, a fact that highlights the importance that technological tools are gaining in the sector.
1. Digitisation of healthcare
If there is one thing we have seen with the pandemic, it is that healthcare is also becoming increasingly digital, thanks to virtual visits, mobile applications, etc.
In any case, the digital transformation of the healthcare sector is booming and goes far beyond the use of mobile applications to attend to patients, although, as we shall see, this is one of the most basic options for digitising healthcare.
2. Health apps and telemedicine
The HIIMS report estimates that the use of mobile apps to manage certain health conditions will increase over the next three to five years and that, in a changing healthcare landscape, health systems will need to identify areas where they can excel and focus on them, as 40% of all health system leaders surveyed said they expect high competition with large technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft.
3. Automating tasks with artificial intelligence
The goal here is to free up patient care by automating routine tasks with artificial intelligence (AI), to avoid stress and burnout for professionals.
Especially in complex imaging modalities such as CT and MRI, AI-based technology can make it easier for technicians to plan and execute routine examinations, helping them get images right the first time with greater confidence and accuracy.
4. Big data and predictive analytics
Healthcare leaders facing unexpected surges in patient demand are increasingly looking to increase their ability to anticipate and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. This is done with data. This often comes from the daily management of patient flow, which helps, through the use of Machine Learning technology, to predict analytics, optimise operations, etc.
5. Digital care and remote monitoring
According to the aforementioned study, around 90% of health systems plan to offer digital-first primary care and remote patient monitoring in the next five years. In fact, nearly half of US health systems said they anticipate being able to offer digital specialised care in five years, compared to about 20% today.
How does technology improve patient and health system outcomes?
Technology applied to the healthcare environment, also known as e-health, is set to optimally transform the way doctors and patients interact and how professionals make decisions.
The five technological trends in healthcare in 2022 stand out not only for being innovative, but also for improving the patient experience, facilitating the work of healthcare professionals and, therefore, improving healthcare, reducing costs, minimising errors, etc.
The momentum of healthcare technology in 2023: what advances do we expect?
New technological advances are gaining increasing presence in the provision of healthcare services, offering benefits for professionals and managers as well as for patients.
With the main objective being to improve the quality of care and disease prevention, outstanding technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), more reliable and accessible 3D bioprinting, smart implants, the increase in wearable devices and apps within the framework of the internet of medical things (IoMT), and the integration of big data and its analysis in healthcare systems, will be real pillars of hospital technology in 2023.
