Technology Has The Potential To Help Humans Be Healthier

March 9th, 2021

Julie Ask Vice President, Principal Analyst

With contributors:

Daniel Hong , Paul-Julien Giraud , Alessia Stewart

Summary

Digital business professionals in the US healthcare industry should read this research to understand the core role that technology plays in offering convenience and reducing friction throughout the healthcare ecosystem. The US healthcare community has long pursued treatment and reimbursement programs focused on lowering the cost of healthcare by keeping people healthy rather than treating their illnesses in the highest-cost healthcare system in the world. Technology continues to be core to the conversation. While technology can’t effectively change food insecurity directly, technology can have a direct impact on an individual’s access to affordable healthcare and social support. Digital business professionals interested in the use of remote technology in healthcare should read our 2020 US virtual care forecast and schedule an inquiry for further insight.

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