There are a number of factors like low income, age, and the severe health condition that does not allow people to receive care at hospitals. Consequently, they opt for home healthcare services because it is less expensive and just as effective as the one offered in a hospital. Affordable technology, widespread Wi-Fi, and social media are supporting this moment by playing an important role in redefining the way healthcare providers engage with the patients and monitor their wellbeing. Indeed, the technology has the potential to deliver better standards of healthcare at home.
For instance, the Internet of Things (IoT) technology is changing the face of in-home care by delivering vital improvements for the people who need care, the relatives of the patients who arrange care, and the institutions that provide care. Here, a wearable device can monitor a patient’s body condition and if a vital sign drifts out of the “normal” territory, the device soon alerts a loved one, neighbor, or healthcare provider who can respond swiftly. Mobile technology is revolutionizing the healthcare industry too. The patient’s ability to connect with the providers anytime through smartphones is making home healthcare a highly practical alternative to hospitalizations. Apart from these, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are directly assisting physicians in treating patients in real time. While, AI is becoming rampant within medical industry, as it not only supports clinical decisions and data mining, but also detects irregularities in MRI scans and X-Rays. AR and VR are helping with training clinicians through simulation, as well as educating patients and aiding with treatment.
So, at present, the market is full of smart solutions for home healthcare with more number of providers planning to invest in the advanced technologies in order to work parallel with the changing trends. To help CIOs find the best solutions, a distinguished panel comprising CEOs, CIOs, analysts, and the Healthcare Tech Outlook’s editorial board has selected the leading home healthcare solution providers. In our selection, we looked at the vendor’s capability to fulfill the burning need for cost-effective and flexible solutions that add value to the home healthcare landscape. We present to you Healthcare Tech Outlook’s “Top 10 Home Healthcare Solution Providers - 2018.”
