Vikaas Bhatnagar , Group- Chief Information Officer of Asian Institute of Medical Sciences , Faridabad shares his views on the latest trends in tech adoption by hospitals
“ Technology has allowed us to treat patients over video calls ”
By Rahul Koul
C O V E R S T O R Y
Your views on the implementation of smart technologies in hospital settings ? Key technologies being commonly integrated and how are these impacting operational efficiency ?
There are several objectives behind implementing smart technologies in hospital settings including enhancement of patient care , operational efficiency , cost reduction , and data driven decision making . Smart technologies allow for monitoring of patient vital signs and conditions in real time which in turn results in faster response times and improved patient outcomes . Also , automation of administrative responsibilities such as making appointments frees up staff for other critical tasks . smart technologies allow for cost reduction by predictive maintenance , efficient resource allocation and reduced paperwork .
Some of the key technologies commonly integrated include
Vikaas Bhatnagar , Group- Chief Information Officer of Asian Institute of Medical Sciences , Faridabad shares his views on the latest trends in tech adoption by hospitals
Electronic Health Records ( EHRs ) which help in streamlining patient data , improving access , and reducing paperwork . IoT Devices like wearables and sensors monitor patient health remotely allowing early detection and reducing hospital stays . Telemedicine facilitates remote consultations and follow ups reducing the need for in person visits . AI and Machine Learning can be used for disease diagnosis along with predictive analytics and personalized treatment plans .
All these technologies have a positive
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