Like most industries, healthcare has changed drastically over the last few years. Patients and their family members coming into hospitals and clinics already carry the stress of the visit and any technology that can help alleviate the anxiety can go a long way.
The most critical focus for any healthcare institution is providing the highest quality of care to their patients in the safest way possible. Whether it is treating them in the ER or in a clinic, patient care takes precedence over everything else, and over the past few years, healthcare technology has been a large part of this. Advances in decision support systems via electronic medical records, innovative medical devices and changes to the process have made it possible to treat many conditions more effectively than ever before.
Healthcare providers are facing monumental challenges. Healthcare organizations must address mounting regulatory requirements, finding ways to efficiently address data management, training, audits, and how they will respond if a data breaches or noncompliance issue occurs. They’re also dealing with technology disruption, which requires them to keep up with the latest innovations to provide the highest standards of care and patient experiences. Healthcare organizations are also addressing rising costs of hiring and retaining skilled practitioners and operational expenditures.
The healthcare industry continues to experience a major shift in a patient’s financial responsibility. This is largely driven by significant changes in the reimbursement model, but there is so much more to consider than collecting payments.
From the first step through the door of a healthcare facility, patients put their full trust in the doctors and staff around them to prioritize their health. Not only does this include treating their current ailments, but it also means preventing possible new ones.
