Change came quickly for the healthcare industry in 2020, as COVID-19 prompted adjustments in the way we provide care. But even as the industry navigates and adapts, the pandemic is likely to pose even more challenges in the years to come. Here to lessen that burden are AI and other technology innovations. But how does the industry respond to the challenges faced going forward?
The IDC Health Industry Predictions 2021 Report foresees investments in digital initiatives will double by 2022 by life science companies looking to support the use of real-world evidence globally. They also forecast that 65 percent of all patients by 2023 will have accessed care digitally due to changes implemented by healthcare providers in an effort to improve access, engagement, and patient experiences. This could involve technological solutions to trace social distancing, track PPE use, detect fevers, and enable touchless entry.
By 2024, the same researchers expect our sheer abundance of data will prompt 60 percent of healthcare organizations to develop IT infrastructure on a data platform that employs AI to improve process automation and decision-making. This move will require that organizations currently struggling with a myriad of systems and solutions carefully orchestrate and automate their environment. Prepared to support organizations through this evolution is Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a leading provider of AI solutions and strategies designed specifically for the healthcare environment. Learn more at: https://community.hpe.com/t5/Tech-Insights/IDC-examines-2021-healthcare-predictions-and-the-accelerating-AI/ba-p/7119881?dysig_tid=046c0fb99ac04400ac23e7fe6fadb204#.