HOW DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REVOLUTIONIZED THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

1. HOW DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION REVOLUTIONIZED THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR "Health is Wealth" is what we have all grown up hearing. This adage has come through ages and is still applicable in today’s contemporary world. However, with the advent of new technologies, especially in the healthcare sector, the way we keep ourselves healthy has been completely transformed. Welcome to the New- Generation Healthcare: Digital Transformation Leading the Way! Advantages of Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Sector: ▪Health Tracking: Health monitoring devices such as Activity trackers, smart watches, and more, help users track various health parameters including Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Calories, Sugar level, etc. ▪Appointments: Through healthcare apps or AI-based Chatbots, patients can schedule their appointment with the doctor in advance. Furthermore, by leveraging Telehealth, patients can virtually connect with the doctor, avoiding physical visits. This is extremely useful for people living in remote areas or those who are physically challenged. ▪Secure Payment: Healthcare software solutions can be easily integrated with various payment systems such as net banking, digital wallets, credit/debit cards, and more. Moreover, many advanced billing software solutions allow automated billing processes and support claim management and processing, improving the overall customer experience. ▪Data Security and Management: Hospitals need to deal with a large amount of data including medical reports, invoices, patients' information, and more. Data security is a major challenge for hospitals, requiring the implementation of certain security measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection. By leveraging advanced technologies such as cloud or Blockchain, hospitals can ensure data protection. Also, hospitals can harness the power of cloud computing, enabling them to store and process data on a third-party server, fostering communication and collaboration among team members. ▪Reporting and Analytics: Many advanced software solutions facilitate users to track their overall activities such as health parameters, medical reports, doctor visits, medications, health history, finances, and more. This helps the user get detailed insights and enhance decision-making. Technologies Driving Digital Transformation in Healthcare: ▪Big Data: It helps convert tons of raw unstructured or structured data into meaningful insights, offering a plethora of benefits such as real-time alerting, less scope of

2. medication errors, accurate staffing, informed strategic planning, and enhanced decision- making. ▪Virtual Reality: Despite being in its initial face, it is the most revolutionary technology in the medical field. It lets users practice different surgeries in a virtual space by generating real-life scenarios. Virtual Reality is widely used by doctors to distract patients' attention from anything they continuously face, like chronic pain, making it easier for patients to tolerate the ailment. ▪Medical IoT:Medical IoTs have turned hospitals into smart hospitals, enabling real-time and remote health monitoring. IoT devices monitor various health parameters such as pulse rate, blood pressure, calorie count, and more, enabling patients to track their health status. Moreover, with IoT-embedded devices, physicians can keep track of patient health more effectively. ▪Artificial Intelligence: AI can be used in the healthcare sector for various purposes such as medical imaging, drug discovery, personalized treatments, automation of repetitive tasks, and more. Also, AI-based chatbots or virtual assistants provide patients with real- time support, enhancing patient experience and improving the efficiency of healthcare institutions. ▪Telehealth: Telehealth allows access to health care services without an in-person office visit. It encompasses telemedicine, mHealth apps, video conferencing, and more. It helps eliminate unwanted contacts while allowing patients to get the best treatment. Also, telehealth can be clubbed with IoT devices and wearables to effectively manage high-risk patients by tracking their health status. Healthcare is undergoing an unparalleled level of digital transformation. For enterprises that provide healthcare services, it is very imperative to embrace digital transformation. However, planning and executing digital transformation in healthcare is not child’s play. There are several obstacles, including: 1.Data Privacy 2.Limited Resource and Infrastructure 3.Resistance to Change 4.Budget 5.Maintenance and Support Enterprises must carefully evaluate their business strategies before embracing digital transformation, as any wrong step or decision can have severe consequences including investment loss. However, it is advisable to hire a healthcare software development service provider that will guide you throughout your digital transformation journey. One such company that is helping enterprises to unleash the true potential of Digital Transformation is OrangeMantra.

3. OrangeMantra: Your Trusted Healthcare Software Development Partner As a leading healthcare software development company, we provide digital solutions in healthcare tailored to meet the specific requirements of the clients. Our team of highly skilled developers has mastered all the latest technologies, including AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain, cloud computing, etc., enabling us to deliver top-notch digital transformation services to address all your healthcare needs. Why OrangeMantra? →Proven Digital Strategy and Consulting →Patient-Centric Healthcare solutions →Experienced Designers and Developers →On-time Product Delivery →Analytics-Driven Methodology →Agile Development Approach Wrapping Things Up......... The future of healthcare depends on digital innovation and transformation, thus it's critical for business executives to adopt a "Digital-Health-First" mentality. Organizations that embrace digital transformation can enhance their vital healthcare services and provide the finest patient care.