The pandemic has accelerated a lot of innovation in the digital space, in large part because it forced patients and providers to engage virtually, both synchronously and asynchronously, according to panelists at HIMSS State of Healthcare 2022. In just two years, there has been rapid growth in virtual visits, remote patient monitoring, texting applications and other digital solutions. However, the adoption and acceptance has not been as linear, Mobi Health News reports.
At the HIMSS State of Healthcare 2022, a panel of leaders representing payer, provider, and patient voices joined to discuss the current healthcare landscape and what the future might hold.
A survey of healthcare executives globally revealed 99% of respondents say digital transformation and personalized care were of high importance. However, despite clear recognition of the need, the majority of respondents noted that they were still stuck in the planning and pre-implementation phases. This may be partly due to the observation that 60% of these organizations did not have the structure in place to even support digital transformation. Read more.
