From a new generation in smart diagnostics, to e-Triage systems and telemedicine, digitalisation is becoming a reality. Supported by advances in artificial intelligence, we are seeing a revolution in healthcare
But what are the key areas for investment for digitalisation? Chris Wilkinson identifies the top priorities.
By 2030, it is anticipated that there will be over 21,000 centenarians in the UK, with 1 in 5 people aged 65 and over.1 As life expectancy rises, time spent in poor health with multiple chronic health conditions also increases. At the same time, the gap between the number of staff needed and that available is projected to reach almost 250,000 by 2030,2 leaving the existing workforce significantly overstretched.3 Digital transformation is already playing a key role in bridging this widening gap between supply and demand – but with the healthcare landscape evolving so rapidly, where should healthcare providers invest first to get the most rapid and effective outcomes?
With budget cuts being rife and the possibilities of digitalisation being endless, our latest research draws on the views of healthcare experts from around the world to identify three key investment areas which are seen to bring the greatest and quickest value to healthcare systems in the next five years. The results revealed the top enabling technologies to be (a) new generation (digitalised and/or mobile) diagnostics, (b) remote access and communications platforms (telemedicine) and (c) smart, digitalised hospitals.
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