Here are some stats to think about:
More than 50% of doctor's offices now handle patient records electronically.
Nearly 75% of hospitals do so as well.
45% of hospitals exchange the data they gather with each other on a local and regional level.
If we are putting all of the data in an information system, just imagine the possibilities. First of all it will not take too much software development to figure out a program that is able to quantify trends as well as analyze what if going on. Taking it one step further, there is the possibility of even prediction and determining probabilities. This is the age of smarter medicine and treatment. Doctors will have a much better picture of the patient and the illnesses. It will also reduce the time and effort needed to maintain records because much of it will be automated. Not to mention that it will significantly reduce costs. At first there will need to be an investment in the computerized data structure but over time, the saving will be showing up. How have your experiences been with these electronic medical records?
There should also be more intuitive website development for this problem. Not everyone is good at navigating important information on the site.
ReplyDeleteThere could even be some mobile applications to go along with some of the programs. It would help collect more data.
ReplyDeleteI was reading that more doctors are doing video conferencing for medical appointments. It is becoming more popular because of the lower costs.
ReplyDeleteCloud services are being used in many different fields now. It helps connect the dots and see more trends.
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