What Technology will most impact Healthcare in the next 3-5 years?

 

Authors: Mark VanderWerf, FATA; Jordan Berg; Doris Barta, MHA; Lori Balch; Ronald Poropatich, MD, MS; Carl Taylor, JD; Yulun Wang, PhD; Rene Quashie, JD; Laurie Orlov; David Balch, MA; Jonathan Linkous, MPA

Healthcare is in a period of profound change.  These changes are driven by technology, staff shortages, the need for improved outcomes, equitable access, and cost improvement.  The Crystal Ball Project asked a panel of telehealth industry experts to identify technologies that will have a significant impact on healthcare delivery over the next three to five years. The toolkit attached here discusses the findings of that panel and provides insight into seven key technologies that will impact healthcare delivery in the near future including:

• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and natural language processing

• Expanded applications and use of telehealth/telemedicine

• Solution platforms: APPs, electronic health record (EHR) integration/data management, bioWare/bioSensors

• Virtual and augmented reality

• Drones

• Robotics

• Hearables

Download the Toolkit:

 

Disclaimers:

The contents of this document represent the thoughts and opinions of the authors.  It does not necessarily represent the thoughts and opinions of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT), the National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) or the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).

Lists and any reference to vendors are provided for illustrative purposes only. This document does not endorse any of the vendors and lists are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all viable vendors. As known industry experts, some team members may or may not have any affiliation with companies or organizations. All the thoughts and opinions expressed represent the team member’s personal and professional experience. They are not the opinions of these companies or organizations.

This resource made possible by HRSA Grant #U6TH4395.