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2022 Healthcare Industry Trends That Will Make a Difference


The Current Healthcare Landscape

The COVID-19 pandemic made sweeping changes across many sectors of modern society and culture. From changing traditional work and school procedures to major pivots in the healthcare sector, many transformations necessitated by COVID are here to stay. Healthcare organizations have been quick to get on board with most of these changes because they can’t be caught off-guard again should another global health crisis occur.

Technology in the Healthcare Industry

The entire healthcare system was impacted by COVID-19, however, it quickly adapted and started embracing new modes of operating, including implementing the latest in healthcare technology.

Healthcare policy, the way clinicians are able to deliver care to patients and the use of technology in every aspect of medicine has totally transformed over the past two years. Technology has long paved the way for less in-person, time-consuming routine interactions with a care provider but, with the onset of the pandemic, has become ubiquitous with check-ups, consultations, and even mental health treatments.

The pandemic certainly triggered massive disruptions across a variety of industries, most notably manufacturing, distribution and healthcare. The post-COVID-19 climate will continue to demand COVID tests and vaccines, putting pressure on supply chains and healthcare companies to distribute. Fortunately, the healthcare sector has begun investing in new technology that can help alleviate future pressure of continuing to minimize COVID’s impact on society.

Top Healthcare Industry Trends in 2022 & Beyond

While we will continue to witness many changes across the healthcare industry, these are the most notable and important.

Telehealth

Just a few decades ago, video-calling your physician was not possible. Now, a majority of doctors’ offices offer telehealth options for patients who would prefer to meet via video or phone call. It’s one of the fastest-growing integrations in the healthcare landscape and will not be disappearing on the heels of COVID.

  • Telemedicine is efficient, convenient, and beneficial for virtual doctor visits. Eliminating the need to visit a brick-and-mortar office allows healthcare facilities to keep their costs down, thus passing on a less expensive bill to the patient.
  • Now, a healthcare provider’s virtual care options can be a huge determining factor in gaining new patients and retaining current ones. People are more willing to develop relationships with their healthcare provider via video or phone than they were in the past and trust the virtual system to still provide quality care.
  • Accessing behavioral health practitioners has never been easier, paving the way for those who still feel the stigma around therapy to seek behavioral health help in a more private way.
  • Pre-COVID, healthcare consumerism was on the rise, but slowly. Now, patients are even more invested in their health and see technology as an opportunity to take charge of their physical and mental well-being. Because health care consumerism has driven demand for personalized products – including at-home testing kits, online counseling, and nutrition education –…



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