Healthcare DIVE January 17, 2023
Experts share predictions for virtual care, AI, the digital health market and data privacy this year.
The COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a rapid increase in adoption of healthcare technology, reshaping the bedrock of American medical operations and delivery. But as 2022 drew to a close, several factors suggested that technology adoption was slowing down, including a cooled landscape for digital health funding and a drop in virtual care utilization.
In addition, a flurry of cyberattacks and concerns over the privacy of sensitive medical data highlighted the hazards of new technology adoption.
Despite this, experts remain upbeat about the potential of technology to improve U.S. healthcare in 2023.
According to predictions from industry stakeholders, this year could represent an inflection point for...