MODULE 4: DIGITAL

HEALTH AND Ranjit Kumar Dehury

TECHNOLOGY
 OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL
HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
Digital Health and Technology
Utilizes digital tools and platforms to improve healthcare delivery.
Includes software applications, wearable devices, telehealth services, and data
analytics.
Significance of digital health technologies in modern healthcare
Improved Access to Healthcare
Enhanced Quality of Care
Increased Efficiency
Patient Empowerment and Engagement
Cost Reduction
Real-time Monitoring and Early Intervention
ELECTRONIC HEALTH
RECORDS (EHRS)
EHRs and their purpose in Benefits of EHRs
healthcare
Improved patient care
Components of EHRs
Enhanced data accuracy
Patient demographics Better coordination of care
Medical history Increased efficiency
Medication and allergies Challenges and Limitations
Immunization status Privacy
Laboratory test results Data security
Radiology images Interoperability
Billing information User training
TELEMEDICINE AND
TELEHEALTH Types of Telemedicine
Telemedicine: Synchronous (live video)
Telecommunications technology Asynchronous (store-and-
real-time consultations forward)
Remote diagnosis Remote patient monitoring
Telehealth: Mobile health (mHealth)
Beyond clinical care
Non-clinical services  Benefits and Challenges
Health education
Public health
Benefits: Increased access to
Health information services care, reduced healthcare
Applications and Use Cases costs, and convenience.
Rural healthcare Challenges: Technological
Chronic disease management barriers, regulatory issues,
Mental health services and reimbursement policies.
Emergency care
 MOBILE HEALTH
APPLICATIONS AND
WEARABLES
Mobile Health (mHealth) Impact on Patient Engagement
Types of mHealth Applications and Self-Management
Health monitoring Enhanced patient engagement
Disease management Improved self-management
Fitness and wellness apps Increased health literacy
Medication adherence Accessibility and
convenience
Health education
Wearable Devices Data-driven decisions
Fitness trackers Reduction in hospital visits
 Privacy and Data Security
Smartwatches
Concerns
Biosensors
DATA ANALYTICS AND
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN
HEALTHCARE Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
Healthcare
Introduction to Data Analytics Machine learning
Types of Healthcare Data Analytics Natural language processing
Descriptive analytics Computer vision
Use Cases of AI
Diagnostic analytics
Diagnostic support
Predictive analytics Predictive analytics
Prescriptive analytics Robotic surgery
 Applications of Data Analytics Virtual health assistants
Administrative automation
Disease surveillance Ethical and Legal Considerations
Patient monitoring Ensuring transparency
Population health management Addressing biases
Personalized medicine. Maintaining patient trust
 MODULE 5:
HEALTHCARE
DELIVERY AND
INNOVATION
INTEGRATED CARE MODELS
Examples of Integrated Care Models
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Definition & importance:
Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs)
Coordinated and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
collaborative efforts among Benefits
various healthcare providers Improved patient outcomes
to deliver seamless and Enhanced patient satisfaction
continuous care Reduced healthcare costs
Challenges
Components of Integrated Care
Integration of diverse healthcare systems
Multidisciplinary teams and technologies
Ensuring effective communication among
Care coordination multidisciplinary teams
Overcoming regulatory and financial barriers
Patient-centered approach
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Implementation Strategies
Shared decision-making
Definition and Principles:
Personalized care plans
respecting and responding to Patient education
individual patient preferences,
Supportive environments
needs, and values
Benefits
 Core Elements
Increased patient satisfaction
Respect for patient values, Improved health outcomes
preferences, and expressed needs.
Enhanced adherence to treatment
Coordination and integration of care. Challenges
Information, communication, and Ensuring consistent patient-centered practices
education. across healthcare settings
Physical comfort and emotional Balancing patient preferences with clinical
support. guidelines and resource limitations
Involvement of family and friends. Training healthcare providers in patient-centered
communication and care
Continuity and transition of care
INNOVATIONS IN
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
Introduction to Healthcare Innovative Care Models
Innovations Value-Based Care
Efficiency improvement Concierge Medicine
Quality improvement Retail Clinics
Benefits
Accessibility of care through new
technologies, models, and Improved access to care
approaches Enhanced care quality
Technological Innovations Increased efficiency with reduced costs
Challenges
Telemedicine
Ensuring equitable access
Mobile health (mHealth) Privacy and security concerns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration of new and existing
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) healthcare systems
ROLE OF STARTUPS AND
ENTREPRENEURS IN
HEALTHCARE Examples of Successful
Healthcare Startups
Introduction to Healthcare Startups
Key Areas of Innovation Teladoc Health
Digital Health Fitbit
Biotechnology
Health IT Challenges for Startups
Personalized Medicine Navigating regulatory
 Impact of Startups on Healthcare requirements
Bringing fresh perspectives to Funding and investment for
healthcare challenges research
Adoption of new technologies Scaling up operations and
Innovative products and integrations
services
CONCLUSION
Future of digital health and healthcare delivery innovations
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
(ML)
Expansion of Telehealth and Remote Monitoring
Integration of Wearable Technology
Enhanced Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Growth of Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications