Technology is propelling the healthcare sector forward providing new means for diagnosis, data sharing, and improving patient outcomes. With a wide array of healthcare tools found throughout a practice, how can providers compile, analyze, and use the data these systems produce? Technology and data integration isn’t an easy task, but it can provide healthcare workers with the actionable information they need by breaking data silos.
Top Technologies Impacting Healthcare
Innovations in healthcare technology are unlocking data-driven possibilities for healthcare providers. According to researchandmarkets.com, the global healthcare industry is experiencing a growth rate of 4.82 percent, thanks to advancements in technology. Currently, there are seven tech tools that are standing out in the healthcare industry.
These tools include artificial intelligence, blockchain, 3D printing, mobile health, cloud, robotics, and virtual reality. While these technologies are positively impacting patient care, is the data produced and collected by these systems being used to its full potential?
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Many healthcare organizations are investing in IT systems that make record sharing easier and more secure, but barriers between systems can make this data sharing difficult. Many EHR systems and third-party tools can’t share data, resulting in siloed information. How can healthcare providers break these barriers?
We spoke with Kevin Montgomery, Chief Technology Officer for Relatient, who gave us his view on the situation and highlighted how providers can make data sharing easier. “We’re really hearing from the market that practices want more vendor consolidation. Interoperability has been talked about for years. It’s like we’re searching for the Holy Grail,” said Montgomery.
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The Global Healthcare Integration Market report explores the trends and technologies that are being implemented in the healthcare sector. The report focuses on healthcare integration and how it is impacting care, how this integration will impact value, and the key market players.
Companies leading in healthcare integration include Oracle Corporation, Orchestrate Healthcare, AGL Hospital Consulting, Siemens Healthcare, and more. The report highlights the trends these companies are focusing on that will impact vendors and providers, as well as forecasts the healthcare market up to 2025.
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