Healthcare Technology Adoption infographic
October 31, 2016
As a primary focus, the Adopt IT project has explored the role and adoption of technology in the healthcare sector. This infographic summarizes the opportunities and value generated by cloud computing, 3D-printing, mobile technology, big data and electronic health records. For an in depth discussion of the adoption of these technologies refer to the Adopt-IT report on technology adoption in healthcare.
Innovation in technology is driving a more patient centered health care system.
Following is a diagram of a human body with messages pointing to various body parts.
- Easing communication between patients & health care personnel with the use of mobile technology.
- Cloud computing will become essential for storing & processing massive amounts of patient data.
- Big Data has an appraised $300 Billion value to the health care industry.
- Digital records give patients greater access to their health care information.
- 3D-Printing is creating affordable & highly customizable prosthetics.