Accomplished health care executive Craig Richardville serves as the CEO and president of his own consulting firm. As such, he leverages more than 30 years of experience in the health care system to provide medical services and equipment companies with strategic services. Prior to this, Craig Richardville led Carolinas HealthCare System, where he was responsible for bringing the organization into the digital age.
New technological innovations are quickly changing the medical landscape. Below are a few medical technology trends to watch for in 2019:
- Artificial intelligence (AI). Implementing AI into health care operations will not only hasten the diagnosis process, but also improve diagnosis accuracy and promote the discovery of new treatment options. Health care operational efficiency will also improve with AI technology, and scientists are looking into advances that automate everything from paperwork and scheduling to accounting.
- Big data. By integrating big data into clinical operations, health organizations are more capable of making faster diagnoses and evaluating patient risk based on their hospital visits in the past. With this information, physicians can prescribe more effective treatment options tailored to each patient’s risk of illness and medical history. At the same time, health insurance companies have an easier time monitoring patient health and offering insurance options that are more tailored to each person.
- Internet of Things (IoT). The use of IoT in health care is virtually limitless and includes everything from smart sensors and mobile apps to remote monitoring technology. Thanks to the IoT, physicians are more capable of monitoring and treating patients regardless of whether they are in the office or at home, thus dramatically reducing health care costs and boosting public health.
