The digital transformation process does not include computerizing a hospital, developing apps, allowing patients to book appointments online, allowing clinical and administrative staff to use their own smartphones or tablets, or creating a Facebook or Twitter account for the hospital.
FREMONT, CA: Globally, digital transformation is a common trend in both general and specialized media. To varying degrees, all aspects of the economy and culture are being affected by a surge of transformative change that is being discussed in all major newspapers, magazines, and information websites around the world. Of course, digital transformation has entered the hospital market, often even without the players being fully aware of the magnitude and scope of the upcoming changes. In this regard, people must comprehend the true scope of the philosophy of digital transformation.
The digital transformation process does not include computerizing a hospital, developing apps, allowing patients to book appointments online, allowing clinical and administrative staff to use their own smartphones or tablets, or creating a Facebook or Twitter account for the hospital.
Becoming Patient-Centric
Hospitals, and the healthcare industry at large, are currently trapped in a two different world: On the one side, there is the relentless advancement and modernization of medical procedures as well as diagnostic techniques (including the automation of some truly complex procedures); incredible developments in clinical use materials (some of which are manufactured by 3D printers); and the use of smart drugs or gene therapy.
