Here’s what health technology experts say about growth and focus areas in this Becker’s Healthcare article: Aaron Martin, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Providence (Renton), believes: Reduce physician burnout by concentrating patient demand, directing patients to the appropriate care location (physician, retail, urgent care, telemedicine, emergency room, etc.) and spreading the burden of physician time availability.

Improve patient access and satisfaction while reducing

In 2022, patient engagement will be important. We create opportunities to provide medical services, education, and products to patients in between clinical care to truly build  long-term relationships with patients”. Dr. Karen Murphy,  RN. Geisinger’s chief innovation officer believes that “the most impactful medical technology innovation of 2021 will be the increased use of remote patient monitoring,”which, if used correctly,  will “improve emergency visits”. We believe this will reduce overall health care costs.” “It’s a hospital.” In their opinion, this requires the integration of technology that allows patients to self-manage. Dr. Thomas Graham. Kettering Health’s Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer believes: “The biggest catalyst in 2021 was virtual care moving from a peripheral technology to an essential tool.