Electronic Health Reporter

New technology has brought several changes to many different industries. One such industry where technology has become a valuable partner is in healthcare.

From assisting doctors in every aspect of their role in practice to streamlining operational facilities with data storage and information sharing, the face of healthcare has changed considerably. As technology is always evolving, it is safe to say that it will continue to contribute to the healthcare sector.

In this article, we will explore three of the forces that will have a hand in shaping the future of healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The role in healthcare played by AI continues to grow. Examples of this include chatbots, AI tech, and AI-assisted software.

Chatbots

Chatbots are used to interact with patients. They ask and answer questions about treatment plans, diagnosis, and much more. The chatbots will “learn” what a specific patient is going through and provide answers that are related to the information it receives. These tools help doctors a great deal by assisting patients in a more effective and accurate means. Chatbots also help doctors who have full schedules and must see many patients in a single day. These virtual appointments lighten that load.

AI Tech

AI tech is used to convert patient records into easy to read digital data. When it is in this format, easily accessible medical records are created and stored on a database. The database will hold a massive amount of patient information and is shareable to anyone who has access to the network. Information can also be easily updated from the database. It has increased communication between medical professionals and made diagnoses must easily in many cases.

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