Electronic Health Reporter

As the country’s baby boomer population continues to age, the healthcare industry is gearing up for a whole new level of demand that it has never before gone through. With greater numbers of people requiring doctor visits and hospital care, the industry is looking for ways to be even more productive and efficient to ensure that the quality of healthcare that people are receiving doesn’t suffer.

One of the most exciting advances to hit the health sector is artificial intelligence or AI. This technology is looking to have a huge impact, not just on healthcare in the immediate future but moving forward. Here’s a closer a look at just how it’s changing the course of the industry.

Medical records and data are benefiting from the technology

When it comes to the areas that AI is having the largest impact, medical records and data keeping is a big area to focus on. When you think about the vast amount of information that needs to be collected, stored, and analyzed for each and every patient it can seem rather overwhelming. This is exactly why data management has become such a priority for AI.

Robot technology is now being used to actually collect the information, store it, find specific data when required, and allow for quick and seamless access across the board.

Wearable medical devices

Wearable medical devices are another area where AI is having an impact and bringing about some really exciting and promising products. It’s not just about devices that provide potentially life-saving alerts and information, it’s also devices that can help the wearer better their own personal health by tracking various details. Devices such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit are great examples of this kind of technology that can be useful to everyday people.

Now as for the devices that can actually offer life-saving capabilities and tools, look to options such as the Bay Alarm Medical which is a great medical alert system. While this device isn’t going to track any information or take readings, it can be worn 24/7 and with the push of the button, it connects you to a live operator that can get you the help you need.

As these devices continue to catch on and become more cost-effective, watch for AI tech to have even more of an impact on them and the direction the industry takes.

Eliminate the need to see a doctor in person

There is also the field of virtual doctors, which is still a relatively new concept. The idea is that if a person can’t get to a doctor or there isn’t one nearby, they can still technically see one in the form of a virtual doctor. Virtual doctors can provide faster more economical care for many people across the country and the entire world. Some offices even offer companion apps to give users even more benefits and control over their medical care.

Medical-based apps

Speaking of apps, this is another area where AI has made its mark. Medical-based apps have become trending staples in both the Apple and Android app stores. Again there is a real variety of options out there that can offer everything from medical symptom journals and tracking that you can send to your doctor, medication trackers and reminders, medical advice and information, and so much more.

AI tech continues to grow and transform the healthcare industry

This is just a small look at the many ways in which AI is already transforming the healthcare industry and how it will continue to do so well into the future.