8 SEPTEMBER 2024IN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONHEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY AND ITS Relationship with the Patient ExperienceBy Dino M. Scanio, Multiservice Hospital Director of Clinics, Driscoll Children's HospitalHow technology interacts with the Patient Experience can be intriguing. This is particularly relevant as healthcare organizations and physicians nationwide analyze the healthcare landscape. Looking Ahead: The US healthcare landscape and the Patient Experience raise many operational questions. Are you prepared for a value-based care model with medical and operational technology?Without question, the development of medical technology is not slowing down. Rapid advancements require transparent and collaborative communication with physicians when examining the future of the healthcare landscape. This will allow for successful outcomes. Healthcare leaders should utilize technology to improve efficiency and enable easy access and affordable clinical care for all patients.As payors (insurance companies) critically analyze why payment of care should be approved, diagnostic medical technology such as wearable diagnostic devices will impact how healthcare is provided. As sensor technology has advanced, so have health monitoring devices that collect patient data such as heart rate, blood pressure, sleep patterns, and activities of daily living. This wearable technology, containing biometric sensors, can accurately monitor general wellness and assist with disease management. The technology can even relay information to the physician, provide the patient with medication reminders, and store healthcare trends. This will improve the Patient Experience and assist with achieving successful clinical outcomes.Dino M. Scanio
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