Lyndsey Gilpin: 10 Technologies Changing The Future Of Healthcare

1. Digital diagnostics- Offers options for people who need it, especially those who can't get to a doctor's office
2. The cloud- More than 13% of cloud services in health care are considered high-risk for security breaches, and 77% of them are medium-risk
3. Ultra-fast scans- Breakthroughs like GE's recently released a CT scanner can see specific areas of the heart that they could not before
4. Wearables- Fitness trackers and smart watches will reach $1 billion this year, but monitoring fitness is only the beginning
5. Health informatics- Electronic records have been shown to save large hospitals anywhere between $37 and $59 million
6. Digital therapy- Digital therapy is important for patients who need at-home care, can't afford to travel to a clinic, or have no way to get to a clinic for therapy
7. Concierge medical services- Search for an office based on your needs, find same-day appointments, email access, online scheduling, and trained primary doctors
8. Networks and coaching- With mobile technology, it's easier than ever to have a customized diet or health plan
9. Self-insurance- With the onset of Affordable Care Act, more consumers have had to manage their own data and health future
10. Hackathons- Hacking is becoming an increasingly popular tool to solving real world problems, especially in the health care industry

Source: Tech Republic
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