The Future of Healthcare: Transformation of the Industry with Innovative Technology Solutions

Digitalization of social life spheres is inevitable due to technical progress and the implementation of modern technologies. Moreover, all the human-oriented areas are interconnected, and the modernization of one entails changes in all the others. For instance, people who used to get educational services and have round-the-clock access to automated learning tools and databases will not be excited by the absence of online queues to pass their blood test in the nearest clinic.

The healthcare industry does not lag behind in adopting innovative technology solutions to make its services more accessible, convenient, and fast.

Benefits of Healthcare Digitalization

The primary task of every medical specialist is to diagnose correctly, prescribe effective treatment, and monitor the recovery. Transformation of the healthcare industry develops in all these directions and aims to provide qualified medical assistance to all age and social groups of patients. What are the advantages of digitized healthcare?

• Accurate diagnosis. Medical specialists have real-time access to all the details of previous treatment/health history, current results of tests, allergies, inherited and congenital diseases, etc. It improves the quality and speed of diagnosis, making it more accurate and well-tailored to every patient.
• Broaden access to medical services. After shifting healthcare services into your gadget, you will not need to make an appointment with your GP in case of regular checkups or giving recommendations. You just need your smartphone or computer for professional consultation and assistance outside the hospital.
• Cost-effective. When having a distant diagnosis or monitoring, renting rooms for patient examination or transportation is unnecessary. In addition, prevention is better and cheaper than treatment! Instant access to qualified medical assistance increases the chances of identifying a disease in its early stage.
• Higher efficiency. A holistic approach to diagnostic, non-stop monitoring, data assessment, and analysis of provided treatment ensures more effective outcomes.

Of course, implementing all the functions of healthcare digitalization is not a matter of one day, and many elderly patients still support traditional examination and treatment methods. Despite all the challenges, high results and efficiency start prevailing out-of-date healthcare models.

Startups That Breath New Life in the Healthcare Industry

New bright ideas realized in healthcare startups that apply AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning in their solutions can significantly improve the quality of medical services and fill industry gaps.

What are the top startups, and what is their function?

# 1 ComeBack Mobility is a Ukrainian product that helps people with leg injuries recover and return their mobility. It comprises sensors located on the crutches and pads, which interact with a mobile application that analyzes collected parameters (weight put on crutches, walking speed) and coordinates how to load an injured leg in real-time. The physician may trace the progress and set/change the parameters of physical loads during rehabilitation.

The application ensures promising results since, according to observations, patients can significantly decrease their rehabilitation after surgeries if they follow the instructions.

# 2 MindMaze is a Switzerland startup developed to help recover brain function after stroke, brain traumas, etc. The platform provides high-quality neurorehabilitation using a collection of virtual reality tools coordinated by specialists. It is helpful for patients who strive to overcome the consequences of mental disorders, injuries, or phobias.

Using MindMaze, patients may have qualified rehabilitation without a need to leave their dwelling. A fully immersive virtual reality world helps return people to everyday lives faster and more effectively.

# 3 Abridge is a USA platform that summarizes doctor-patient conversations and transforms them into clinical documentation. It helps doctors devote more time to their patients, avoiding tedious notes. According to information on the site, it may save up to 2 hours/day for an average doctor. Such helpful solutions may prevent professional burnout and improve healthcare services.

The regular conversation is analyzed by machine learning and turned into medical documentation that can be shared with a patient or adjusted if needed.

# 4 Babylon is the UK platform that provides accessible and affordable online medical consultations. The AI-powered application offers a live conversation with a chatbot that evaluates your complaints and gives recommendations relying on your health history and general facts.

You may contact any specialist using a downloaded mobile app or web browser. Using a platform, you may get recommendations from a specialist, sick notes, referrals, and even prescriptions.

# 5 Scipher Medicine is a USA platform that helps patients choose the proper medication. Based on patients' molecular data, the program defines the treatment options most suitable for a particular person. Blood-based molecular signature tests help to match the appropriate treatment for such diseases as Psoriasis, Grave's disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, Crohn's disease, etc. Test-collected information helps fight autoimmune diseases on a new level.

Summarizing

Unfortunately, most of the planet's population can not boast impeccable health. However, some companies strive to improve health and prevent diseases using AI-based technologies. Yojji is regularly involved in successful E-health projects and assists in developing innovative solutions that aim to diagnose, monitor, and adjust treatment plans. We are always open to collaboration if you want to save someone's life and have some bright ideas requiring implementation!