MODERN TECHNOLOGIES WHICH CAN TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

Healthcare delivery organizations today collect and manage vast amounts of patient data through electronic health records (EHRs) and other health information systems. However, the full potential of this digital data to improve outcomes and reduce costs has yet to be realized. Legacy health information systems often consist of fragmented, siloed databases that do not interoperate effectively. This lack of interoperability hinders coordinated care and meaningful use of data across sites and systems. Exciting new technologies are emerging that promise to transform such fragmented healthcare information ecosystems into connected, intelligent systems capable of delivering safer, more affordable, and higher quality care. This paper examines some of the most transformative modern technologies that can overhaul traditional healthcare information systems to deliver better population health outcomes.