Key Technology Trends in Healthcare
Jatin Mahajan, MD of J Mitra & Company (global leader in IVD)
Healthcare has witnessed tremendous technological advancements in the last couple of decades. Engineering terms like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have thoroughly permeated the healthcare industry. Added to these are Blockchain and Big Data that have completely transformed the industry and catalyzed a positive change in the human quality of life. Trends like Telemedicine, Cloud Computing, Virtual Reality (VR), Nanotechnology, 3D Printing, Mobile Health, and Predictive Analytics have brought quality healthcare to our doorsteps, even in rural areas and resource-scarce settings. Technology advancements in healthcare have resulted in Costs reduction and increased affordability…