In the past couple of years, we’ve seen telehealth take off in a big way. The healthcare industry has seen a shift toward digital and away from traditional in-person visits. It’s been a big year for telehealth Florida. From telemedicine to remote patient monitoring and beyond, healthcare has seen some major advancements in the field of technology.
But what’s next? How will telehealth continue to evolve in 2022?
Here are 10 trends to watch:
1. Telemedicine will become more integrated into primary care.
2. Patients will be able to access their medical records anywhere and at any time via mobile apps or websites.
3. Biometrics will play a greater role in telehealth services: The use of facial recognition software will allow patients’ faces to verify their identities before they can gain access to sensitive information like their medical records (which could prevent identity theft and fraud).
4. Tele-rehabilitation will become a standard part of post-hospitalization care, and patients will be encouraged to use it as an adjunct to their physical therapy sessions at home.
5. We’ll see more doctors using video consultations from their smartphones or tablets instead of making house calls.
6. High-quality virtual reality (VR) simulations will be used by medical professionals to practice surgeries, allowing them to become more confident about procedures before performing them on real patients.
7. Telemedicine will be used to treat more than just physical ailments; it’ll also be used for mental health and behavioral issues.
8. Your doctor will be able to see your entire medical history and track your progress through treatment.
9. Doctors will use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to help them make decisions about what treatments are best for each patient based on data collected over time, including genetic information, social media posts, and more!
10. Doctors will collaborate with each other remotely using virtual reality technology so they can share information without having to meet in person—this could save time and money for both parties involved.
Bottomline
Telehealth is already a viable and sustainable concept, but with more and more providers jumping on board, it will only continue to grow—and not just with established businesses. As the industry continues to innovate in the coming years, telehealth will only become more accessible and convenient for patients. And as this happens, we will see telehealth care become an increasingly viable alternative to traditional healthcare.
Author bio-
Dr. Lorie Poston is a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in medicine. She is a dual board certified as a Family and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care nurse practitioner and now operates Telehealth Care Florida.