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Healthcare It Trends For 2018
Technology innovation in health care is moving at an unprecedented pace, and the industry is
likely to experience a number of groundbreaking moments in 2018 as a result of these
advancements. Here are some healthcare IT trends to watch out for in 2018.
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Prevalence of telemedicine and mobile health
These are poised to be more prevalent due to growth in the amount of data shared across health
provides, as well as increased usage of electronic health records (EHRs) and mobile health
devices among consumers.
Artificial intelligence takes over
See more of Internet of Voice devices – think of Amazon’s Alexa – as well as smart and wearable
devices gathering health data in real time. Chatbots and other forms of AI now provide
responsive interfaces that educate patients, improve data sharing among providers, and
potentially enhance patient adherence to doctor’s orders.
Blockchain becomes more than a fad
Major software companies and providers are investing in more fully realized blockchain in
healthcare systems. IBM, Intel, Google, and Microsoft have created units dedicated to developing
blockchain products, including for health care.
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Mobilizing digital health transformation
Mobile – with people being more immersed in their smartphones and tablets by the minute – is a
trend that won’t slow down anytime soon. Seed fund Rock Health noted that $3.5 billion was
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Labels: artificial intelligence, Healthcare IT, telemedicine
invested in 188 digital health firms in the first half of 2017 alone, and the number of wearables is
expected to hit 34 million by the year 2022, according to Statista. With more U.S. adults suffering
from mental illness and often turning to their smartphones before seeking medical advice, mental
health services via mobile means could be key.
John Kang was the president of Medical Manager Corporation, a company acquired by WebMD
in 2000. He has more than 30 years of experience in developing and managing strategies for
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