Technology has really changed the way that
professionals in the medical field operate. Nowadays, almost all medical
systems are “online” and “digital,” utilizing cloud and mobile technologies, as
well as Electronic Health Records (EHRs). EHRs are, in particular, becoming
more and more common and relied upon since they enable a health care profession
to access an individual’s entire medical history via phone, tablet, or
computer.
As a result of this increased dependence on
technology, new software and programs are being developed. TeleHealth is a
great example of this type of growth and development. This program, one of the
first of its kind, can actually enable doctors and patients to speak with one another
via a video chat function. Through this program, even patients who can’t make
it into the office can still receive diagnoses and medical advice and support.
Programs like TeleHealth aren’t the only
indicator that the medical field is becoming more technologically dependent.
Consider, for example the fact that pharmacy Rite Aid recently partnered with
GreatCall, a program that offers high-tech alert products. These products
include a special emergency-only phone, waterproof alert devices for senior citizens,
and even Smartphone and other highly advanced safety applications for use by
the general public.
Similarly, a company known as Validic was
recently awarded for its special interoperability technologies, which allow
patients to access their EHRs. They can also schedule medical appointments
using a variety of devices thanks to the technologies.
Of course, medical technologies have to constantly grow
and change in order to stay relevant. EHR systems are constantly evolving to be
more user friendly and cost effective for everyone. Despite the further changes
that will undoubtedly occur in the coming years, it’s obvious that technology
is the way of the future in the medical field.
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