We have all heard of the transformative power of the Internet – connecting people, enhancing experiences, raising productivity, and driving innovation. Now, as healthcare shifts to digital, the impact of the Internet on healthcare is being felt in novel ways, such as empowering patients to be more involved in their care and allowing clinicians to…
Being a patient is not easy. Now more than ever before, patients are needed to play an active role in their health and wellness, which often means they have to commit a lot of time and effort to researching the best treatment for them. However, the vast majority of patients don’t have the time, energy,…
The world of healthcare IT has changed, and so has the way we interact with our patients. Thanks to smartphones, tablets, and the cloud, we’re now able to provide patients with instant access to their medical records from anywhere. Here are just some of the ways that digitizing medical records and using mobile devices in…
With the rise of the ‘quantified self’ movement and the growing popularity of wearable technology, the lines between patient and clinician have blurred. For decades, the medical community has relied on patient data to track and improve health outcomes. However, with the vast majority of healthcare data held within the walls of healthcare providers, there…
We are all aware of the many ways in which technology plays a crucial role in our day-to-day lives. From sending WhatsApp messages to our closest friends and family to buying clothes online or having food delivered to our homes, the digital sphere has transformed the way we live and work. When it comes to…