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In 2022, healthcare technology has the potential to unleash enormous wealth and have a significant impact on MedTech trends.
Fremont, CA: There will be a few years in the future that will have the same impact on healthcare as 2021. The worldwide pandemic compelled the industry to adapt and innovate. It also described how healthcare would evolve over the following ten years. This does not imply that the industry has strayed significantly from its previous route. Although digital technology had already begun to impact healthcare, the investment in change was not very quick. Investment is now a fast-paced shift. Similar technology trends and the adoption of new technologies will be seen in healthcare in 2022.
MedTech trends to look for in 2022
Digital therapeutics become popular
New tools, technology, and services that are at the convergence of the healthcare and wellness industries are included in this arena. It has been shown to improve the efficacy of care outcomes while maintaining accessibility. Such digital health treatments, when combined with proper medication and devices, can be the key to preventing, managing, and curing chronic illnesses in the post-COVID-19 era. These can assist clinicians in understanding a person's entire health condition in record time by monitoring blood glucose readings, patient diets, and exercise levels. Several biopharmaceutical companies have expressed interest in the field because of its potential.
IoT in Insurance
Patient care and health monitoring have become considerably easier thanks to connected smart devices, both at home and in care settings. However, the health insurance industry has been hesitant to capitalize on this change. Integrating IoT-captured data can help avoid insurance fraud and scams while also increasing transparency in the underwriting and claims processing procedures. This can also help insurers make better decisions and ensure that claims are processed correctly.
AR/VR in therapy and rehabilitation
While AR and VR technologies have shown promise in improving surgical outcomes and lowering patient suffering, the healthcare industry is slowly realizing how they may revolutionize physiotherapy and behavioral treatment methods. As augmented reality and virtual reality tools become more widely available and inexpensive, they are increasingly being employed to aid in the pain management and rehabilitation of individuals with limited mobility.