[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":2089},["ShallowReactive",2],{"category-healthcare-design":3},{"category":4,"posts":42,"featured":2087,"ebooks":2088},{"id":5,"count":6,"description":7,"link":8,"name":9,"slug":10,"taxonomy":11,"parent":12,"meta":13,"acf":14,"z_taxonomy_image_url":17,"yoast_meta":18,"taxonomy_image":17,"_links":21},499,143,"This movement aims to redesign the whole healthcare experience around patients, involving all stakeholders of medicine from patients, nurses and physicians to developers and artists.","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fcategory\u002Fhealthcare-design\u002F","Healthcare Design","healthcare-design","category",0,[],{"listing_order":15,"child_category_ids":16},"14",false,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F061_internet_of_ht-1.png",{"yoast_wpseo_title":19,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":20},"Healthcare Design - The Medical Futurist","Find the latest healthcare design articles from The Medical Futurist!",{"self":22,"collection":28,"about":31,"wp:post_type":34,"curies":37},[23],{"href":24,"targetHints":25},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories\u002F499",{"allow":26},[27],"GET",[29],{"href":30},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories",[32],{"href":33},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftaxonomies\u002Fcategory",[35],{"href":36},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts?categories=499",[38],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},"wp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.w.org\u002F{rel}",true,[43,200,328,445,592,707,838,1000,1105,1217,1362,1494,1604,1716,1847,1958],{"id":44,"date":45,"date_gmt":46,"guid":47,"modified":49,"modified_gmt":50,"slug":51,"status":52,"type":53,"link":54,"title":55,"content":57,"excerpt":59,"author":61,"featured_media":62,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":66,"categories":67,"tags":68,"project_category":73,"contact_email_category":76,"yst_prominent_words":77,"class_list":82,"better_featured_image":96,"acf":133,"yoast_meta":148,"_links":151},50615,"2026-07-27T15:06:30","2026-07-27T13:06:30",{"rendered":48},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=50615&_wpnonce=bb9c9d10a8&status=auto-draft&type=post","2026-07-27T15:07:11","2026-07-27T13:07:11","digital-front-doors-in-healthcare","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdigital-front-doors-in-healthcare",{"rendered":56},"Digital Front Doors: Unlocking Healthcare’s New Frontier",{"rendered":58,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>Digital front door solutions are a growing phenomenon in healthcare. The topic caught my attention a while ago when I \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finnovations.bmj.com\u002Fcontent\u002F8\u002F2\u002F129\" target=\"_blank\">stumbled upon a study\u003C\u002Fa> discussing how a new concept – the digital front door – could address the challenges the primary care system faces in the UK. With my curiosity piqued, I decided to dive deeper into this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As this is a concept I have encountered increasingly often and one that’s changing the way we access healthcare services, I recently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=nJ7Gmg84GD0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">created a short video\u003C\u002Fa> attempting to define this trend in less than one minute. But as this phenomenon will have profound effects on the future of healthcare systems, it also deserves a more detailed analysis. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Front Door Companies - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FnJ7Gmg84GD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are digital front-door solutions in healthcare? \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A digital front door company is a healthcare technology provider that helps patients access healthcare services through a single, user-friendly platform. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These platforms provide a seamless experience for patients, allowing them to schedule appointments, communicate with healthcare providers, access their health records, and even pay their bills. These solutions are transforming the healthcare industry by making it easier for patients to receive care, which became very pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With virtual care options and the ability to access healthcare services remotely, patients can receive the care they need from the comfort of their own homes. These solutions also help healthcare providers by reducing administrative burdens, streamlining workflows, and improving patient satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One size doesn’t fit all\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Digital front door (DFD) solutions are as diverse as the healthcare ecosystem itself, as the best processes vary from provider to provider. Thus the good practices we can currently find on the market are quite unique as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_346-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"emotion AI, ambient intelligence tmf algorithm\" class=\"wp-image-48645\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_346-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_346-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_346-01.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is an\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhealthjournalism.org\u002Fblog\u002F2022\u002F05\u002Fdigital-front-doors-a-deep-dive-into-this-growing-health-care-trend\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent and thorough analysis\u003C\u002Fa> of the digital front door phenomenon, highlighting some interesting trends from the past few years. Digital front door technology has received increased attention from investors. Although these technologies could cover all facets of healthcare, the funding boom is driven by patient-facing technologies enabling asynchronous care, such as remote patient monitoring and patient engagement platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The article also highlights three good practices: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>US-based MedStar Health \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fmedstar-health-launches-a-new-digital-experience-for-patients-as-another-way-to-schedule-care-and-keep-track-of-important-health-information-301474857.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">launched a new patient experience platform\u003C\u002Fa> through which consumers can use a mobile app or website to schedule appointments with primary care, urgent care or telehealth providers 24\u002F7. They also can access medical records, see test results and physician ratings, register online to save time during check-in and receive appointment reminders.    \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Piedmont Healthcare, a nonprofit, community health system in Georgia, began its digital front door journey in 2015, according to an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareittoday.com\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F01\u002Fthe-digital-front-door-at-piedmont-healthcare-goes-beyond-the-actual-door\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article in Healthcare IT Today\u003C\u002Fa>. The organization’s work included establishing a patient portal and mobile app to allow scheduling and other tasks. The mobile app has a wayfinding feature that can help patients navigate turn-by-turn through clinical buildings to their appointments. A call center also is available as a lower-tech option.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Maimonedes Medical Center had different applications at first for billing, scheduling, etc., but started to notice\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.beckershospitalreview.com\u002Fhow-maimonides-medical-center-supercharged-their-digital-front-door-strategy-by-understanding-who-is-who\" target=\"_blank\"> it was creating a situation\u003C\u002Fa> in which patients had multiple accounts and passwords to interact with the health system. Thus they launched their MaimoCare app and website, which serves as a central resource. Patients can use it to participate in virtual visits, find a doctor, view upcoming and previous appointments, access and pay bills, access medical records, and communicate with care teams. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It’s not as easy as it looks – good solutions need decent preparation\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The “\u003Cem>Oh, we use some apps and all will be fine\u003C\u002Fem>” approach is definitely not the one that will result in successful DFD solutions. According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cognizant.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Finsights\u002Fperspectives\u002F8-steps-to-a-successful-digital-front-door-for-healthcare-wf1431354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this insightful analysis\u003C\u002Fa>, many healthcare providers struggle to create an effective digital front door due to a lack of clear understanding or roadmap. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some organizations may implement solutions with flashy features like chatbots, only to discover that patients find the new system just as complex and confusing as before. Rather than improving the patient experience, these poorly executed digital front door solutions may lead to even lower satisfaction scores and money poured down the drain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To avoid these pitfalls, DFD solutions must be tailored to the unique needs of each healthcare provider, their tasks, processes and their target patient population. Successful digital front door solutions start with a rethinking of each step in the patient experience and aim to make the care process more convenient and less stressful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_351-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Digital health, digital front door, algorithms, AI\" class=\"wp-image-48997\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_351-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_351-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_351-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_351-01.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To achieve this, healthcare providers can follow eight critical steps that have been identified as key factors for successful digital front door implementation. These are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cognizant.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Finsights\u002Fperspectives\u002F8-steps-to-a-successful-digital-front-door-for-healthcare-wf1431354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discussed in more detail here\u003C\u002Fa>. These 8 factors are: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Define the patient’s needs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Build out your technology landscape\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Create an intuitive launch pad\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Enable single sign-on (SSO)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Link your apps\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Make the experience conversational\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Pre-fill forms\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Plan for future enhancements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By following these steps, healthcare organizations can create a seamless and efficient digital front door experience for their patients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It should center around the patient\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As you have probably guessed by now, the whole digital front dooring can easily go wrong. The typical foul scenario is when different organizations claim the same phase of the healthcare experience – leaving the users overwhelmed. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This trap is not easy to avoid. In an ideal world, the whole digital front door package centers around the patient, and everything is connected to them to create a cohesive pathway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection-768x432.png\" alt=\"tmf digital health devices recovery illness\" class=\"wp-image-47469\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Ftmf_recovery-with-digital-health-devices-after-a-hepatitis-infection.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The reality is often quite different: multiple players – the insurance company, various healthcare providers, telehealth applications and so on – all have their own digital front doors, and we, patients, find ourselves juggling between 10 different apps and platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are everyday examples of DFD failure? Well, it’s a long list\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You receive multiple text messages or notifications from various sources, all offering you similar services or information. Or you need to use different apps and remember different passwords for various platforms for appointment scheduling, virtual consultations, and prescription management. Or, different organisations provide you with conflicting advice or guidelines regarding your care, leading to confusion and uncertainty about the best course of action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Or maybe, with multiple digital tools and services available, you struggle to determine which one is the most suitable for your case and how to navigate between them effectively. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And of course, these different organizations may not be effectively communicating with each other, your healthcare information may not be shared seamlessly, leading to potential gaps or delays in your care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, all the participating players are proud of how much they have spent on entering the digital health revolution, offering 21st-century solutions, and might not even notice that the situation for their patients hasn’t improved at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some countries are in an easier position than others\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We have to admit that some countries are in a much easier position regarding successful DFD implementation than others. The more fragmented a healthcare system is, the more challenging it gets. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_342-01_digital-health-hospital-768x432.png\" alt=\"hospital, digital health, device, doctor\" class=\"wp-image-48231\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_342-01_digital-health-hospital-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_342-01_digital-health-hospital-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_342-01_digital-health-hospital-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Ftmf_article_342-01_digital-health-hospital.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Countries that have unified electronic medical records and a centralised healthcare system typically have to deal with fewer organizations and stakeholders, which makes coordination and communication much easier, reducing redundancies. Additionally, a less fragmented system might allow for a more efficient allocation of resources, centralized decision-making, and a more cohesive patient experience. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, the successful implementation of digital front door solutions will depend on various factors, including the technological infrastructure, regulatory environment, and the willingness of stakeholders to collaborate and adapt to new technologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":60,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Digital front doors can make the healthcare experience more comfortable and less complicated. 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These devices are now set for a digital health upgrade as companies are designing headphones as hearing aids and health tracking devices. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Tech Giant Apple popularised the approach with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Fhow-apple-developed-the-worlds-first-end-to-end-hearing-health-experience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a free update to the AirPods Pro 2\u003C\u002Fa> that makes it function as a clinical-grade hearing aid. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Fpress-announcements\u002Ffda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA even approved\u003C\u002Fa> the Apple AirPods Pro’s Hearing Aid Feature as the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device in 2024. Other companies are also investigating this approach and headphones could be on track to become the next smartwatch, or a so-called hearable. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As hearing loss affects \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Fhow-apple-developed-the-worlds-first-end-to-end-hearing-health-experience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 1.5 billion people globally\u003C\u002Fa>, these tech-driven solutions can expand access to personalised, high-quality hearing support. In this article, we consider the rising trend of headphones being adapted as health and medical devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What makes headphones adequate digital health tools?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When thinking about headphones, their use as health devices is not what initially comes to mind. But given more thought, they are actually quite well suited for such purposes. \u003Cstrong>The anatomy of the auditory canal makes it a well suited location for health sensing with in-ear headphones like the AirPods.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It is located close to the brain, major blood vessels, and nerves, which enables physiological measurements to be made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Its blood supply by the deep ear artery means that heart rate and blood pressure can be measured; and hearables \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.google\u002Fblog\u002Faudioplethysmography-for-cardiac-monitoring-with-hearable-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have been used\u003C\u002Fa> for such measurements. In medical practice, it is common to obtain the core body temperature by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.philips.ie\u002Fc-f\u002FXC000001735\u002Fwhy-measure-body-temperature-in-the-ear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">measuring it in the ear\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cstrong> Headphones \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.google\u002Fblog\u002Faudioplethysmography-for-cardiac-monitoring-with-hearable-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>could take such readings\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> while also monitoring the user’s movements, breathing rate and sleep\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002FHeadphones-as-medical-devices-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58219\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002FHeadphones-as-medical-devices-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002FHeadphones-as-medical-devices-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002FHeadphones-as-medical-devices.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headphonesty.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>In many cases, companies can already provide some health features to their existing headphones, without the need for extra hardware. This is because, with proper seal, the microphones within \u003Cstrong>headphones \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresearch.google\u002Fblog\u002Faudioplethysmography-for-cardiac-monitoring-with-hearable-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>can detect or record bio-signals\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> such as heart and respiratory rate\u003C\u002Fstrong>.  Apple took a similar approach to the AirPods Pro 2 which obtained its health features via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Fhow-apple-developed-the-worlds-first-end-to-end-hearing-health-experience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a free software update\u003C\u002Fa>, and other companies could follow suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>From a social perspective, users might be better able to adopt headphones as health aids and monitors considering that \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headphonesty.com\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fturning-headphones-health-devices-major-trend\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">we are already familiar\u003C\u002Fa> with these devices. \u003Cstrong>This can also address any potential stigmas or even cost issues with using traditional hearing aids\u003C\u002Fstrong>. In fact, companies are thinking of headphones as more than hearing aids but also for general health tracking to smartwatches. In the next section, we look at some of the examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How headphones can be used as health and medical devices\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are several ways that companies are adapting headphones for healthcare uses. While this approach is relatively new, we can group the current examples into three general categories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. General health tracking\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a consumer product, \u003Cstrong>headphones can be easily used for general health tracking akin to smartwatches\u003C\u002Fstrong>. In some cases, such as during exercise, headphones can even provide \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Farticles\u002FPMC10384007\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more accurate measurements\u003C\u002Fa> than smartwatches. Sennheiser’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sennheiser-hearing.com\u002Fen-US\u002Fp\u002Fmomentum-sport\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Momentum Sport earbuds\u003C\u002Fa> leverage this upside and double as a fitness tracker with heart rate and temperature monitoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"821\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsennheiser-momentum-sport-headphones-768x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58221\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsennheiser-momentum-sport-headphones-768x821.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsennheiser-momentum-sport-headphones.jpg 791w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sennheiser-hearing.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Fhow-apple-developed-the-worlds-first-end-to-end-hearing-health-experience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple AirPods enable\u003C\u002Fa> hearing tracking at home, reduce exposure to loud environmental noise and users can even receive assistance for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Such options of the device can provide a more preventative approach to hearing loss among users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Increasing accessibility\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Other companies are developing headphones to assist people in other ways as well. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headphonesty.com\u002F2024\u002F08\u002Fneural-earbuds-paralyzed-users-telepathic-control-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAQI Neural earbuds\u003C\u002Fa> can allow users to control devices by registering movements of the head and facial muscles. \u003Cstrong>This can greatly improve the daily interactions of people with limited mobility. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some are pairing headphones with smart glasses to improve communication. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hearview.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearview glasses\u003C\u002Fa> is one such example which displays real-time text on the glasses to enhance communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Smart glasses like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meta.com\u002Fsmart-glasses\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses\u003C\u002Fa> and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrilliant.xyz\u002Fproducts\u002Fframe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brilliant Labs Frame\u003C\u002Fa> offers the opportunity to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fbertalanmesko_as-ai-appears-in-many-aspects-of-our-lives-activity-7254009584586043392-eUi5\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help those with limited eyesight\u003C\u002Fa> to navigate the world. \u003Cstrong>Paired with headphones,\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>they convert visual information detected by the glasses’ camera into audible translations.\u003C\u002Fstrong> For example, they can describe surroundings and items, as well as read out text and provide navigation guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Frame Tourist: Lama Temple 📿\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FAnqx9HoyS_M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. Medical tools\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Headphones are also being used by medical professionals to assist them in their practices. Researchers have used noise-cancelling \u003Cstrong>headphones \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F4-practical-technologies-aiding-patients-getting-through-medical-procedures\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>to reduce patients’ stress level\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> during surgeries\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The custom biometric wearable, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002F108290349\" target=\"_blank\">Aware Hearable\u003C\u002Fa>, has been designed for ambulatory recording of a range of parameters. The Hearable can monitor electroencephalogram (EEG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), heart rate (EKG\u002FECG), core temperature, and bioimpedance. It also \u003Cstrong>allows for accurate readings and medical-grade brain data collection\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Ftmf_article_431-768x432.png\" alt=\"Surgery and headphone\" class=\"wp-image-58041\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Ftmf_article_431-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Ftmf_article_431-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Ftmf_article_431-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Ftmf_article_431-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Will the future of health tracking be in the ear?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This recent trend in adapting headphones as health and medical devices is surely worth keeping an eye on. \u003Cstrong>The ubiquity of headphones in our society makes them promising contenders as digital health tools. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As Sam Kellett, Jr, CEO of Aware, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002F108290349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told us in an interview\u003C\u002Fa>: “This technology democratises access to crucial health data, enabling continuous monitoring without specialised equipment or hospital stays, thereby enhancing our understanding of neurological health and improving disease management.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For instance, despite \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Fpress-announcements\u002Ffda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 30 million Americans\u003C\u002Fa> suffering from hearing loss, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fedition.cnn.com\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F13\u002Fhealth\u002Fdementia-hearing-loss-biobank-wellness\u002Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only about 15%\u003C\u002Fa> use hearing aids, with accessibility and affordability being a major barrier. Headphones could close that gap, while also doubling as regular health monitoring tools\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, headphones might not be the preferred form factor for a health tracker by some. Depending on the size, they can be bulky and uncomfortable or easy to misplace. \u003Cstrong>But the advantages that such devices present should not be overlooked.\u003C\u002Fstrong> We can expect a future where headphones commonly integrate health features and they will be available in the market parallel to smartwatches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":215,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>There are several ways that companies are adapting headphones for healthcare uses. 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Medical knowledge was difficult to obtain. Scientific literature was behind institutional walls, journals, libraries and professional language. Measurements required medical devices and clinical settings. And clinical reasoning, the process of interpreting symptoms, risks, probabilities and possible diagnoses,  belonged almost entirely to healthcare professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Patient Empowerment 4.0 - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fm4V48NkY7Vo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That asymmetry shaped the physician-patient relationship for centuries. Then digital health started changing it. And now, artificial intelligence is accelerating that change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is why the physician-patient relationship feels so different today. Many physicians experience more tension, more distrust, more frustration, and more “Dr. Google” fatigue. Many patients experience information overload, uncertainty and anxiety about whether they are using digital tools correctly. Both sides feel that something fundamental has shifted, even if they do not always have the words to describe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recently, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.epatientdave.com\u002F\">e-Patient Dave deBronkart\u003C\u002Fa> gave a presentation at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, where he described four major waves of patient empowerment. I found this framework useful because it explains much of what we now experience in everyday healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Future of Healthcare From an E-patient Perspective - Dave deBronkart (USA)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fk-XQY8CMksw?start=283&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Each wave gave patients access to something that had previously been controlled almost exclusively by healthcare professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The first wave: access to information\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The first major wave came with search engines. Patients could suddenly search for symptoms, diseases, treatments and side effects from home. Medical information was no longer locked inside clinics, textbooks or professional conversations. Anyone with an internet connection could look up what a diagnosis meant or what a treatment might involve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This changed the consultation. Sometimes it helped. A better-informed patient could ask better questions, understand their condition more clearly and participate more actively in decisions. But it also created new problems. Search engines do not provide context. They do not understand the patient’s history, risk factors or emotional state. They can lead people from a harmless symptom to a terrifying diagnosis in three clicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This was the birth of “Dr. Google” — useful, disruptive and often deeply frustrating for both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The second wave: access to the literature\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Patients did not only search for general medical information. They gained access to the scientific literature itself, especially through tools like PubMed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This meant patients no longer had to rely only on simplified summaries, brochures or professional interpretations. They could read abstracts, clinical studies and guidelines directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Of course, access does not automatically mean understanding. Reading medical literature requires context, statistical literacy and clinical judgment. A single paper can be misleading without knowing the broader evidence base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But still, this was a major cultural shift. Patients could now enter the consultation not only with internet search results, but with studies. They could ask: “I found this paper. Does it apply to me?” That is a very different kind of conversation from the traditional model where the physician was the only gatekeeper of scientific evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The third wave: access to measurement\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Then came sensors, wearables and personal health devices. Patients started measuring more aspects of their health outside the clinic: heart rate, sleep, glucose, blood pressure, ECG traces, oxygen saturation, activity, fertility markers and many other parameters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This changed another layer of the relationship. Previously, measurement mostly happened inside healthcare institutions. Now, patients could generate health data continuously in their own lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A patient with continuous glucose monitoring can understand their body in ways that were impossible before. A smartwatch can detect an irregular rhythm and lead to an important diagnosis. Home blood pressure monitoring can provide a more realistic picture than one reading in the clinic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But more data also means more interpretation. More false alarms. More anxiety. More screenshots brought into consultations. More responsibility for physicians to explain which measurements matter and which do not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The fourth wave: access to clinical reasoning\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now we are entering the fourth wave: generative AI. This is different from the previous waves because patients are not only accessing information, literature or measurements. They are accessing something that resembles clinical reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A patient can ask an AI chatbot to interpret symptoms, explain lab results, compare treatment options, generate questions for a physician, summarize a diagnosis or translate medical language into plain English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Of course, these systems are not physicians. They can make mistakes, hallucinate, miss context and provide unsafe answers if used poorly. They should not replace medical care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For the first time, patients can simulate a form of medical dialogue on demand. They can receive explanations, second opinions, interpretations and decision-support-like responses before or after seeing a clinician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Patients may arrive better prepared. They may also arrive more confused. They may trust the AI too much, or they may use it as a bridge to understand the physician better. The outcome depends on how we teach patients and professionals to use these tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The real shift is cultural\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Every wave reduced the informational distance between patients and healthcare professionals. This is why the transformation of healthcare is not primarily technological. It is cultural. The tools matter, but the deeper issue is how physicians and patients learn to work together when the old information hierarchy no longer exists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That is uncomfortable. It can create tension, defensiveness and distrust. Some physicians feel challenged by patients who bring internet searches, papers, wearable data or AI-generated summaries into the consultation. Some patients feel dismissed when their efforts to understand their health are treated as a nuisance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Medicine is adapting to a world where patients are no longer passive recipients of care, but increasingly informed participants in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That does not mean every patient wants to become an expert. It does not mean the physician’s expertise becomes less important. Quite the opposite. The more information patients can access, the more they need physicians who can provide context, judgment and trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The best future is not one where patients and physicians compete over information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Because patient empowerment was never supposed to be about replacing physicians. It was supposed to create better conversations, better decisions and more lasting relationships.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":343,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>For most of medical history, patients had access to almost none of the things physicians relied on. Medical knowledge was difficult to obtain. 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Medical knowledge was difficult to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":398},"\u003Cp>Recently, e-Patient Dave deBronkart gave a presentation at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, where he described four major waves of patient empowerment. I found this framework useful because it explains much of what we now experience in everyday healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":400},"\u003Cp>Each wave gave patients access to something that had previously been controlled almost exclusively by healthcare professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":402,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":64,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":337},"The 4 Waves of Patient Empowerment - The Medical Futurist",{"self":404,"collection":409,"about":411,"author":413,"replies":415,"version-history":418,"predecessor-version":422,"wp:featuredmedia":426,"wp:attachment":429,"wp:term":432,"curies":443},[405],{"href":406,"targetHints":407},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60793",{"allow":408},[27],[410],{"href":159},[412],{"href":162},[414],{"embeddable":41,"href":165},[416],{"embeddable":41,"href":417},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=60793",[419],{"count":420,"href":421},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60793\u002Frevisions",[423],{"id":424,"href":425},60803,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60793\u002Frevisions\u002F60803",[427],{"embeddable":41,"href":428},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F60799",[430],{"href":431},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=60793",[433,435,437,439,441],{"taxonomy":11,"embeddable":41,"href":434},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=60793",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":41,"href":436},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=60793",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":41,"href":438},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=60793",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":41,"href":440},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=60793",{"taxonomy":196,"embeddable":41,"href":442},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=60793",[444],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},{"id":446,"date":447,"date_gmt":448,"guid":449,"modified":451,"modified_gmt":452,"slug":453,"status":52,"type":53,"link":454,"title":455,"content":457,"excerpt":459,"author":216,"featured_media":461,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":462,"categories":463,"tags":470,"project_category":482,"contact_email_category":485,"yst_prominent_words":486,"class_list":495,"better_featured_image":516,"acf":534,"yoast_meta":548,"_links":550},47227,"2026-04-30T10:23:02","2026-04-30T08:23:02",{"rendered":450},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=47227&_wpnonce=2100cd11c6&status=auto-draft&type=post","2026-04-30T10:23:05","2026-04-30T08:23:05","5-trends-that-will-determine-the-hospital-from-the-future","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F5-trends-that-will-determine-the-hospital-from-the-future",{"rendered":456},"5 Trends That Will Determine The Hospital From The Future",{"rendered":458,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>For centuries, scientists have been trying to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC402202\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">envision the future of hospitals\u003C\u002Fa>. Following the recent shift towards digital health technologies and the adoption of remote care approaches, it is only natural to wonder how these developments will impact those healthcare institutions. What can we expect from them in the future? Will there be hospitals altogether in a decade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The short answer is yes, physical institutions will still be part of the future of healthcare. However, their roles will be significantly different from what they currently are. They will integrate new elements of design, accommodate digital health technologies, and become specialised centers for invasive procedures, acute care, and disease prevention. In tandem, a significant portion of care will be offloaded outside of the confines of hospitals and healthcare professionals will need to adopt new roles for this purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ebook-block-spacer\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ebook-block-backdrop backdrop-blur\" id=\"modal-backdrop-ebook-block_b71c4ea3bbeb3c251b3f291533686a79\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cinput style=\"display: none\" id=\"modal-ebook-block_b71c4ea3bbeb3c251b3f291533686a79\"\n       value=\"{"featured":{"ID":47427,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2022-09-29 09:59:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-09-29 07:59:00","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>Learn how hospitals of the future will be designed, and what technologies will be used in hospitals to change the healthcare experience for all.<\\\u002Fp>\\n<!-- \\\u002Fwp:paragraph -->","post_title":"A Guide To The Future Of Hospitals - The Medical Futurist","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"a-guide-to-the-future-of-hospitals","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-03-12 18:17:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-03-12 17:17:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\\\u002F?post_type=book&p=47427","menu_order":5,"post_type":"book","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","featured_image":["https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\\\u002Fwp-content\\\u002Fuploads\\\u002F2022\\\u002F09\\\u002Fguide-to-the-future-of-hospitals.png",320,414,false],"leanpub_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fleanpub.com\\\u002Ffuture-of-hospitals","preview":[{"image":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\\\u002Fwp-content\\\u002Fuploads\\\u002F2022\\\u002F09\\\u002F0926_Future_of_Hospitals_Cover.png"}],"buy_button_text":"Get it on Leanpub"},"others":[]}\"\u002F>\n\u003Cdiv id=\"ebook-block_b71c4ea3bbeb3c251b3f291533686a79\" class=\"ebook\">\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"ebook-block h-100\">\n        \u003Cdiv class=\"container h-100\">\n            \u003Cdiv class=\"article-body h-100\">\n                \u003Cdiv class=\"row h-100 align-items-center\">\n                    \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-5 pr-md-5 mb-4 mb-md-0\">\n                        \u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002Fguide-to-the-future-of-hospitals.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n                    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                    \u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-7 pl-md-3\">\n                        \u003Ch3>A Guide To The Future Of Hospitals – The Medical Futurist\u003C\u002Fh3>\n                        \u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Learn how hospitals of the future will be designed, and what technologies will be used in hospitals to change the healthcare experience for all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->                        \u003Cbutton data-target=\"modal-ebook-block_b71c4ea3bbeb3c251b3f291533686a79\"\n                                class=\"ebook-block-button btn btn-lg font-weight-bold btn-tmf-blue mt-3\">\n                            Start Reading Now\n                        \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To dive into the trends shaping up this future and the required elements for hospitals to be future-ready, The Medical Futurist updated \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Ffuture-of-hospitals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">our beloved e-book ‘A Guide To The Future Of Hospitals\u003C\u002Fa>‘. Composed of seven chapters and including input from industry experts, this e-book aims to equip policymakers, healthcare professionals, and digital health businesses with adequate insights to prepare for the future of hospitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To provide a glimpse of what to expect from our new publication, this article explores five trends that will help shape the hospital of the future. We go into more details in our e-book and we would encourage you to discover more by purchasing a copy of The Guide To The Future Of Hospitals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. The shift of the POC towards homes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The point-of-care (POC) refers to the location where care is delivered. Traditionally, this referred to the patient’s bedside in a healthcare facility. But as recent years have highlighted, the POC extends beyond hospital walls to include where the patients are, thanks to remote care and telehealth services, wearables, portable diagnostics, and at-home lab tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This means that patients often can now be monitored and receive healthcare recommendations from the comfort of their homes. This has spurred the new concept of ‘\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwelcome-to-the-virtual-ward\" target=\"_blank\">virtual wards\u003C\u002Fa>’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"physician shortage moves care from hospitals to the patients' homes\" class=\"wp-image-34881\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Virtual wards offer hospital-grade attention to patients in their own homes using remote monitoring health tools. These provide real-time monitoring which, combined with two-way communication, allows patients to be in touch with healthcare professionals. The latter can subsequently provide prompt intervention if they identify signs of deterioration. Procedures such as intravenous therapies that require trained professionals are performed by a visiting nurse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Such approaches have already been piloted in countries like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.england.nhs.uk\u002Fvirtual-wards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.K.\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fpulse\u002Fvirtual-wards-why-widely-adopted-across-us-healthcare-lloyd-price\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S.\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fasia\u002Fcovid-19-virtual-ward-helped-singaporean-health-system-save-over-3500-bed-days\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.9news.com.au\u002Fnational\u002Fvirtual-hospital-adelaide-my-home-hospital-for-sa-health\u002Fdc90a123-8d67-4efb-902c-5e9b74df7e01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia\u003C\u002Fa>. As they become more common in the future, hospitals have to be adequately equipped and designed to support such a modality of care delivery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Designing specific spaces for remote care consultations\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Virtual wards aren’t the only approach that will make use of remote care but a significant proportion of outpatient consultations will also be handled in this manner. McKinsey forecasts that, in the future, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002F2021-02-23\u002Fhow-the-pandemic-is-transforming-hospital-design\" target=\"_blank\">25% of outpatient services\u003C\u002Fa> could be conducted through telemedicine. Such an approach can help diminish the rate of unnecessary visits while improving the patient experience. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002Ftmf_article_250-51-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Hospital healtcare gap democratise future\" class=\"wp-image-33551\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002Ftmf_article_250-51-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002Ftmf_article_250-51-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002Ftmf_article_250-51-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F03\u002Ftmf_article_250-51-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>To handle the new normal, clinical spaces will need rethinking to accommodate rooms dedicated to virtual consultations and remote care. These will include user-friendly sound and lighting control, with dual screens to simultaneously converse with the patient and access their medical records,” Dr Diana Anderson \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-hospital-design-inside-the-point-of-care\u002F\">told The Medica\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-hospital-design-inside-the-point-of-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">l\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-hospital-design-inside-the-point-of-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Futurist\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. From hand-written notes to voice-to-text\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Clinical documentation systems \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-evolution-of-clinical-documentation-from-paper-to-ai\" target=\"_blank\">evolved significantly during the past decades\u003C\u002Fa>, moving from paper to computers. While most hospitals currently rely on electronic health record (EHR) systems, the necessary administration is among the top contributors to physician burnout. Healthcare professionals spend \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.beckershospitalreview.com\u002Fehrs\u002F6-stats-on-ehr-related-physician-burnout-and-7-tips-to-combat-it.html\" target=\"_blank\">a considerable amount of time\u003C\u002Fa> entering data into EHRs, leaving them with less time to spend with their patients. Many consider EHRs as their \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fvoice-to-text-technologies-shape-the-future\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">number one challenge\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A promising alternative to manually inputting data into EHRs is voice-to-text technology. It operates via a voice recognition system that transcribes patient-doctor visits without requiring physical input.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif\" alt=\"voice to text technologies help future hospitals to operate more efficiently \" class=\"wp-image-24827\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-370x208.gif 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-1536x864.gif 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-2048x1152.gif 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-512x288.gif 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>This field has been developing steadily for decades, but progress has become very evident in the past few years. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nuance.com\u002Fen-gb\u002Fhealthcare\u002Fphysician-and-clinical-speech\u002Fdragon-medical.html\">Nuance\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3m.com\u002F3M\u002Fen_US\u002Fhealth-information-systems-us\u002Fcreate-time-to-care\u002Fclinician-solutions\u002Fspeech-recognition\u002Ffluency-direct\u002F\">3M\u003C\u002Fa> were among the first to focus significant efforts on the automated (medical) scribe segment, offering voice recognition services that create clinical notes that integrate into EHRs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Microsoft’s $16bn acquisition of Nuance in 2022 shows new levels of commitment, resources, and partnerships. Following the\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernhealthcare.com\u002Fdigital-health\u002Fhimss-2023-epic-microsoft-bring-openais-gpt-4-ehrs\" target=\"_blank\"> early 2023 announcements\u003C\u002Fa> of working on integrating GPT-4 into Epic’s EHR systems, Nuance’s artificial intelligence (AI) based \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnuance-ai-copilot-now-fully-embedded-epic-ehr\" target=\"_blank\">DAX CoPilot is now fully embedded\u003C\u002Fa> in Epic EHR, and is available to hundreds of hospitals and health systems. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But Nuance’s DAX (and Dragon) are not the only ones offering AI scribes for medical purposes. A French contender, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Fnabla-copilot-4-82088198\" target=\"_blank\">Nabla Copilot\u003C\u002Fa> is also successful \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hcinnovationgroup.com\u002Fanalytics-ai\u002Farticle\u002F53098833\u002Fchildrens-hospital-los-angeles-to-roll-out-nabla-copilot-ambient-ai-assistant\" target=\"_blank\">on the other side of the Atlantic\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By slashing the need to type into EHRs, physicians can spend more time with their patients and provide medical attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The healthcare sector shifted from paper records to administrators, electronic medical records, and now, voice-to-text applications. But it is not the end of the road. We are looking forward to the potential of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Multimodal Large Language Models\u003C\u002Fa> (M-LLMs) which promise a comprehensive and efficient system, potentially reclaiming the human touch in medical care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4. AI in decision-making\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another technology with major potential to enhance the functioning of hospitals is artificial intelligence (AI). Its contribution ranges from reducing \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fambient-intelligence-and-emotion-ai-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">alarm fatigue\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-12-health-chatbots\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">triaging\u003C\u002Fa>, from administration to clinical decision-making. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>AI can indeed assist in \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhat-has-a-i-in-medicine-ever-done-for-us\" target=\"_blank\">a multitude of diagnostic processes\u003C\u002Fa>. Such software can, for instance, provide pointers from medical data to help clinicians identify conditions such as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F23361114\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">ADHD\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC10731177\u002F#:~:text=AI%20can%20also%20help%20in,periodic%20leg%20movement%20disorders%2C%20etc.\" target=\"_blank\">sleep disorders\u003C\u002Fa>, and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fzebra-medical-vision-lands-fda-clearance-tool-detect-cardiovascular-disease\" target=\"_blank\">quantify coronary artery calcification\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"things you can and can't expect from A.I. in future hospitals\" class=\"wp-image-30779\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Essentially, AI-powered tools can become the doctor’s new assistant that can crunch through volumes of data from their EHRs and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lunduniversity.lu.se\u002Farticle\u002Fai-supported-mammography-screening-found-be-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">radiological scans\u003C\u002Fa>. They can then \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-can-you-use-ai-in-your-healthcare-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detect patterns and suspicious signs\u003C\u002Fa>, and provide recommendations. Physicians can subsequently interpret those recommendations and determine the optimal clinical route for the patient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One especially exciting aspect of the AI revolution is the field of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-explained-its-impact-and-future-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generative AI\u003C\u002Fa>, and large (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fusing-chatgpt-offline-the-emergence-of-small-language-models\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">and small\u003C\u002Fa>) language models in particular – a segment that stepped into the spotlight recently. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Although these “general” large language models were not developed (and approved) for giving medical advice, medical LLMs do exist. One of the most prominent examples is \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmedpalm-new-ai-medical-chatbots-will-soon-be-better-than-waiting-for-a-doctor\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Google’s Med-PaLM 2\u003C\u002Fa>. This LLM is \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsites.research.google\u002Fmed-palm\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">specifically trained on a massive dataset of medical text\u003C\u002Fa>, including research papers, clinical notes, and textbooks. This specialised training allows Med-PaLM 2 to understand complex medical terminology and concepts and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farxiv.org\u002Fpdf\u002F2305.09617.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">according to this pre-print paper\u003C\u002Fa>, with impressive accuracy. Med-PaLM 2 is not accessible to the general public, but the Mayo Clinic has \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2023\u002F7\u002F8\u002F23788265\u002Fgoogle-med-palm-2-mayo-clinic-chatbot-bard-chatgpt\" target=\"_blank\">reportedly been testing\u003C\u002Fa> the system since 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This brings us to the next major concept: multimodal large language models, or M-LLMs, we mentioned at the end of the previous segment. M-LLMs \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">will be crucial in the future of hospital\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s\u003C\u002Fa>. Multimodal systems can process and interpret multiple types of input data, such as text, images, audio, and video, simultaneously. These M-LLM systems will eventually serve as a central hub for various unimodal AI applications in hospitals, translating between various technologies and humans, allowing a single, easy-to-use interface to control a wide range of applications. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>AI has \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002FArtificialIntelligenceinHealthcare\" target=\"_blank\">a vast amount\u003C\u002Fa> of potential in healthcare and as it becomes integral to care delivery, hospitals should be able to accommodate them. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcloud-gaming-can-bring-artificial-intelligence-to-the-doctors-office\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud computing infrastructure\u003C\u002Fa> could be such a means to make healthcare facilities AI-ready, but the medical staff should also get acquainted with the technology and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F10-things-you-can-definitely-expect-from-the-future-of-healthcare-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">its realistic potential\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5. Cybersecurity and how hospitals can keep patients’ data safe\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With the increased digitisation of healthcare, healthcare establishments will need to acknowledge the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fyour-privacy-in-the-digital-health-era-the-medical-futurists-guide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">accompanying cybersecurity risks\u003C\u002Fa>. Cyberattacks, which \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aha.org\u002Faha-center-health-innovation-market-scan\u002F2023-10-10-how-prevent-high-impact-cyberattack\" target=\"_blank\">experienced a rise\u003C\u002Fa> in the past years, can \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhealthitsecurity.com\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-10-biggest-healthcare-data-breaches-of-2020\" target=\"_blank\">compromise sensitive patient data\u003C\u002Fa> as well as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hhs.gov\u002Fblog\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F28\u002Fimproving-cybersecurity-posture-healthcare-2022.html\" target=\"_blank\">force the cancellation\u003C\u002Fa> of crucial services such as surgeries and radiology exams. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hospitals should thus set up proper safeguarding protocols and approaches against cybercrimes. They can \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcyberthreats-to-hospitals-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">educate and train staff\u003C\u002Fa> to identify and counter activities of malicious third parties, which often \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.csoonline.com\u002Farticle\u002F3648654\u002Fsocial-engineering-definition-examples-and-techniques.html\" target=\"_blank\">exploit human psychology\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Regarding the technical aspect, anti-virus and anti-ransomware protection should be employed; and operating systems and software applications should be updated. Outdated software was in fact behind the leading cause of the infamous \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-nhs-ransomware-attack-data-privacy-in-digital-health-part-one\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WannaCry cyberattack on 61 NHS institutions\u003C\u002Fa> in 2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On top of these cybersecurity concerns, hospitals will need to ensure that patients’ data are transparently handled. As they will increasingly employ AI tools, hospitals will need to use patient data to train the algorithms, often while collaborating with Big Tech companies. However, patients might not be explicitly informed of such uses of their data. The collaboration between Google’s DeepMind AI unit and the Royal Free London NHS Trust \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicaldevice-network.com\u002Ffeatures\u002Fdata-privacy-advertising-amazon-and-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">exemplifies this\u003C\u002Fa>. In the latter case, certain healthcare-related details of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2016\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fconcerns-raised-over-broad-scope-of-deepmind-nhs-health-data-sharing-deal\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">some 1.6 million patients\u003C\u002Fa> were shared without properly informing patients of such use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While there is essentially no effective AI without patient data to train them on, privacy-focused training methods could be adopted. One such approach is decentralised \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffederated-learning-can-protect-patients-data-in-hospitals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">federated learning\u003C\u002Fa>, which has been shown to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-020-00323-1\" target=\"_blank\">perform comparably\u003C\u002Fa> to other centralised models to deliver \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medrxiv.org\u002Fcontent\u002F10.1101\u002F2020.12.22.20245407v1.full\" target=\"_blank\">quality\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jmir.org\u002F2020\u002F10\u002Fe20891\" target=\"_blank\">reliable\u003C\u002Fa> performance. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hospitals will thus need to ensure that patients’ data are handled responsibly and transparently; in particular in order to foster a trusting relationship between patients, hospitals and developers for effective digital health adoption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002Fhealthcare-privacy-768x463.png\" alt=\"healthcare privacy tmf hacker laptop computer data\" class=\"wp-image-47163\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002Fhealthcare-privacy-768x463.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002Fhealthcare-privacy-1536x926.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002Fhealthcare-privacy.png 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>While these five trends indicate how the hospital in the future will operate, many more factors come into play. These range from specific design elements through the impact of tech giants to the new role of healthcare professionals. We provide in-depth analyses regarding how these elements factor in the functioning of the hospital of the future and we invite you to discover them in detail in our e-book \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Ffuture-of-hospitals\" target=\"_blank\">A Guide To The Future Of Hospitals\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":460,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Let’s explore five important trends that will help shape the hospital of the future and how they will transform care!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",47421,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[464,465,466,467,348,5,468,469],7079,6261,504,798,516,494,[471,472,72,473,474,475,476,477,478,479,480,481],543,4471,134,4925,637,207,723,275,6743,313,7639,[483,74,484,75],949,951,[],[355,487,79,356,488,357,489,490,491,492,493,231,494],4449,1721,1807,2125,2339,2605,2611,3825,[496,53,84,85,86,87,88,497,498,499,500,366,89,501,502,503,504,93,505,506,507,508,509,510,511,512,513,514,94,515,95],"post-47227","category-tmf","category-forecast","category-artificial-intelligence","category-digital-health-research","category-medical-education","category-telemedicine","tag-future-of-hospital","tag-remote-care","tag-ai","tag-point-of-care","tag-telehealth","tag-digital-health","tag-telemedicine","tag-healthcare","tag-hospitals","tag-medicine","tag-future-hospitals","project_category-educators","project_category-patients",{"id":461,"alt_text":64,"caption":64,"description":64,"media_type":98,"media_details":517,"post":446,"source_url":533},{"width":518,"height":519,"file":520,"sizes":521,"image_meta":532},1280,720,"2022\u002F09\u002FFuture_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf.png",{"medium":522,"large":525,"thumbnail":528,"medium_large":531},{"file":523,"width":107,"height":108,"mime-type":247,"source_url":524},"Future_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-370x208.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002FFuture_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-370x208.png",{"file":526,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":527},"Future_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-768x432.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002FFuture_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-768x432.png",{"file":529,"width":120,"height":120,"mime-type":247,"source_url":530},"Future_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002FFuture_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf-150x150.png",{"file":526,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":527},{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F09\u002FFuture_of_Hospitals_Header_tmf.png",{"cta_type":134,"cta_color":64,"subtitle":64,"related_books":535,"related_posts_footer":539,"related_posts":16,"key_takeaways":543},[536,537,538],24761,31417,52203,[540,541,542],55367,55033,55227,[544,546],{"title":545},"\u003Cp>We will have hospitals in 2040 too, but their roles will be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":547},"\u003Cp>Parallel to this transformation, the roles of healthcare personnel will also be different with AI, remote care transforming diagnostics and patient-doctor interactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":456,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":549,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":454},"Let's explore five important trends that shape the hospital of the future and how they transform care and the role of patients and medical professionals!",{"self":551,"collection":556,"about":558,"author":560,"replies":562,"version-history":565,"predecessor-version":569,"wp:featuredmedia":573,"wp:attachment":576,"wp:term":579,"curies":590},[552],{"href":553,"targetHints":554},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F47227",{"allow":555},[27],[557],{"href":159},[559],{"href":162},[561],{"embeddable":41,"href":297},[563],{"embeddable":41,"href":564},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=47227",[566],{"count":567,"href":568},34,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F47227\u002Frevisions",[570],{"id":571,"href":572},60691,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F47227\u002Frevisions\u002F60691",[574],{"embeddable":41,"href":575},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F47421",[577],{"href":578},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=47227",[580,582,584,586,588],{"taxonomy":11,"embeddable":41,"href":581},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=47227",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":41,"href":583},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=47227",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":41,"href":585},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=47227",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":41,"href":587},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=47227",{"taxonomy":196,"embeddable":41,"href":589},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=47227",[591],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},{"id":593,"date":594,"date_gmt":595,"guid":596,"modified":598,"modified_gmt":599,"slug":600,"status":52,"type":53,"link":601,"title":602,"content":604,"excerpt":606,"author":216,"featured_media":608,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":609,"categories":610,"tags":612,"project_category":613,"contact_email_category":614,"yst_prominent_words":615,"class_list":620,"better_featured_image":623,"acf":655,"yoast_meta":663,"_links":665},60483,"2026-03-20T10:40:03","2026-03-20T09:40:03",{"rendered":597},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=60483&_wpnonce=0638969cf5&status=auto-draft&type=post","2026-03-20T10:40:06","2026-03-20T09:40:06","the-healthcare-ai-strategy-of-china","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-healthcare-ai-strategy-of-china",{"rendered":603},"The Healthcare AI Strategy Of China",{"rendered":605,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>Recently, an interesting development has occurred in the field of healthcare artificial intelligence (AI). The world’s largest health-focused AI app \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpandaily.com\u002Fant-group-s-spring-festival-report-ai-payments-and-health-app-users-both-surpass-100-million\">emerged from China\u003C\u002Fa>, with over 100 million users. Ant Group’s AI-powered health app A-Fu has been helping clinicians in remote areas interpret medical reports and build health records for chronic disease patients. Other users are adopting it to query everyday health concerns, such as understanding medication labels and assessing symptoms. This development piqued our interest. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is no shortage of potential for AI in healthcare. From assisting doctors with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-much-time-can-ai-scribes-save\">tedious administrative tasks\u003C\u002Fa> and accompanying patients in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fai-in-the-patient-journey-infographic\">their medical journey\u003C\u002Fa> to aiding pharma companies \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-digital-health-and-healthcare-ai-trends-to-watch-in-2026\">in drug discovery\u003C\u002Fa> and supporting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-medical-futurists-100-digital-health-and-ai-companies-of-2026\">medical imaging diagnostics\u003C\u002Fa>, there doesn’t seem to be a sector that the technology cannot disrupt.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even if these potentials have been put into practice in pilot or specific scenarios, their broad-scale adoption hasn’t been realised. China might be on the way to supercharge this uptake at a national level, implementing AI technology across its healthcare ecosystem for its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldometers.info\u002Fworld-population\u002Fchina-population\u002F\">1.4 billion inhabitants\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The country’s authorities have recently called for the broader adoption of healthcare AI across the country, with several regions working towards such implementation and investments funnelled in the same direction. We unpack the implications in this article.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>China’s healthcare AI vision \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In late 2025, China’s National Health Commission and four other authorities \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenglish.www.gov.cn\u002Fnews\u002F202511\u002F04\u002Fcontent_WS690a0437c6d00ca5f9a0751a.html\">issued a call\u003C\u002Fa> for the broader application of AI in the country’s health sector. The vision is a bold one: AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment will be the standard across primary-level institutions for 900 million citizens by 2030. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For institutions at or above the secondary level in the country’s three-tiered hospital system, AI will be deployed to support medical imaging diagnosis and clinical decision-making. Patient services, such as scheduling and triage, are also expected to integrate AI support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_394-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54109\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_394-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_394-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_394-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Ftmf_article_394.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>This call isn’t merely an effort to brand a healthcare institution as being “AI-branded” but aims to bring positive change. For instance, this strategy \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopengovasia.com\u002Fchina-unveils-national-ai-healthcare-strategy-a-medical-revolution-in-the-making\u002F\">aims to reduce\u003C\u002Fa> misdiagnosis in primary care from around 40-50% to about 15-20%, reach 95% diagnostic accuracy in medical imaging, and close the gap between urban and rural healthcare access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Chinese authorities propose \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopengovasia.com\u002Fchina-unveils-national-ai-healthcare-strategy-a-medical-revolution-in-the-making\u002F\">a phased implementation\u003C\u002Fa> to enact this plan. In 2026, pilots for AI diagnostic tools are set for 50 hospitals and 500 township clinics. Each level of care is expected to have a unified national health database in 2027, leading to the nationwide accessibility of AI-assisted diagnoses in 2030. Within this 5-year timeline, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopengovasia.com\u002Fchina-unveils-national-ai-healthcare-strategy-a-medical-revolution-in-the-making\u002F\">an investment rollout of between $2-3 billion\u003C\u002Fa> is planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Practical efforts towards China’s health AI strategy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>China’s outlook on AI integration in healthcare goes beyond individual tools and considers the technology as a foundational element in the infrastructure of its digital health efforts. The country has undergone \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medbridgenz.com\u002Fpost\u002Finside-china-s-world-class-hospitals-what-makes-them-so-advanced\">comprehensive reforms\u003C\u002Fa>, with strong government policy and support, to support the digitalisation of its health sector. This has encouraged the adoption of digital health and health IT tools \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Farticles\u002FPMC12520162\u002F\">with stronger levels\u003C\u002Fa> of data interoperability and system compatibility than in other jurisdictions. In contrast, other countries like the UK and the US that suffer from insufficient data integration and misaligned workflows \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.weforum.org\u002Fstories\u002F2025\u002F03\u002Fai-healthcare-strategy-speed\u002F\">can exacerbate challenges\u003C\u002Fa> such as inefficiencies and misaligned priorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif\" alt=\"voice to text technologies\" class=\"wp-image-24827\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-370x208.gif 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-1536x864.gif 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-2048x1152.gif 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-512x288.gif 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Chinese provinces are already heeding to the call for health AI integration. Among the most recent pilots \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthcareitnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fasia\u002Fai-expands-through-chinas-healthcare-reform-pilots%C2%A0\">comes from Jiangsu Province\u003C\u002Fa>. In one of its cities, Suzhou, a personal AI health assistant has been deployed to personalise the health profile of citizens by analysing their annual physical examination reports and medical records. Also piloted in the city are AI GPs that have assisted over 5 million people in pre-consultations, diagnosis, and case and prescription reviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Several other regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Henan and Hefei, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\">have shared plans\u003C\u002Fa> for their own health AI pilot projects. Such efforts are in line with the Chinese authorities’ call for broader implementation of the technology, and 2026 is looking to be a year rich in health AI pilots in the Far East.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The AI push from tech companies\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This national incentive has also driven Chinese tech companies to accelerate the development of their AI models to get a lead in the health sector. Some have spent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\">hundreds of millions\u003C\u002Fa> of Chinese yuan on advertisements alone, while others have jumped onto the AI boom bandwagon to offer healthcare-facing models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>E-commerce giant Alibaba’s model dedicated for healthcare uses showed promise in 2025 when \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scmp.com\u002Ftech\u002Ftech-trends\u002Farticle\u002F3312153\u002Falibabas-healthcare-ai-model-scores-high-senior-level-doctors-medical-exams\">its benchmark scores\u003C\u002Fa> indicated capabilities equivalent to experienced doctors. The model has been integrated into its consumer-facing AI assistant app, Quark. Another major Chinese tech company, Tencent, invested in healthcare AI projects. Its has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tencent.com\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F2202132.html\">developed several AI models\u003C\u002Fa> for different use cases in this sector. For example, its Hunyuan model provides smart health checkup service, while its Qiyuan model helps train doctors to better respond in ICU situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_436-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58513\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_436-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_436-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_436-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ftmf_article_436-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Models from Chinese tech companies iFlytek, Quark Health and Baichuan Intelligence have proven their medical aptitude \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\">by passing\u003C\u002Fa> the country’s National Medical Licensing Examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Large language models Doubao, Baichuan, Xiaohe, ChatGPT o1 and Gemini \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\">have been pitted\u003C\u002Fa> against actual doctors, with promising results. During competitions, human doctors were found to perform better in the definitive diagnosis and treatment planning phase, while AI models could even outperform them in some cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How realistic is China’s health AI strategy?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The big, bold call from Chinese authorities has no equivalent in terms of its sheer reach, so it’s fair to have a layer of scepticism when looking at this ambitious strategy from the outside. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With basic services being available for free, concerns arise regarding the return-on-investment for AI-assisted consultations. The developers behind such models require extensive resources, from high-quality training data to maintaining servers, to provide these automated tools. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“When we discuss [business models] internally, there is a lot of controversy,”\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\"> revealed Chen Liang\u003C\u002Fa>, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Ant Group, revealed during a media briefing in December 2025. “We argued for a long time and, frankly speaking, there is no answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is a surprising admission, especially considering that Ant, Alibaba’s fintech affiliate, has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frestofworld.org\u002F2026\u002Fai-health-care-is-taking-off-in-china-led-by-jack-mas-ant-group\u002F\">one of the most used\u003C\u002Fa> health chatbots in the country, Ant Afu. But Liang believes in the long-term game. According to him, Ant Afu will help the ageing population, thereby \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thinkchina.sg\u002Ftechnology\u002Fchinas-tech-giants-burn-cash-try-dominate-ai-healthcare\">creating value for society\u003C\u002Fa> that will lead to a business model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fhealth-ai-ant-group-768x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60485\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fhealth-ai-ant-group-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fhealth-ai-ant-group-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fhealth-ai-ant-group.jpg 1237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Frestofworld.org\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Farticles\u002FPMC12638562\u002F\">more hurdles\u003C\u002Fa> than economic viability to overcome. Proprietary AI algorithms have to be explainable for healthcare usage. Frameworks for medical liability are unclear in cases of AI-assisted decision-making that conflict with clinicans’ judgement. Despite measures for interoperability, there are still fragmentation in the system to be addressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>China’s phased implementation strategy might work towards a step-wise approach to address such hurdles while assessing the success of its AI implementation pilots. If the country achieves its goals within 5 years, the result might represent the biggest digital health transformation in the current era and a major move forward for healthcare AI. There will certainly be lessons learnt along the way, but these can inform the strategies of other jurisdictions as they pave their own AI-driven healthcare paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":607,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Recently, an interesting development has occurred in the field of healthcare artificial intelligence (AI). The world’s largest health-focused AI app emerged from China, with over […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n",60487,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[348,5,611],800,[],[],[],[230,231,79,357,616,617,618,619],1783,1833,2343,2583,[621,53,84,85,86,87,88,366,89,622],"post-60483","category-healthcare-policy",{"id":608,"alt_text":64,"caption":64,"description":64,"media_type":98,"media_details":624,"post":593,"source_url":654},{"width":625,"height":626,"file":627,"filesize":628,"sizes":629,"image_meta":651,"original_image":653},2560,1440,"2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-scaled.jpg",190913,{"medium":630,"large":634,"thumbnail":638,"medium_large":642,"1536x1536":643,"2048x2048":647},{"file":631,"width":245,"height":246,"mime-type":109,"filesize":632,"source_url":633},"china-healthcare-AI-strategy-370x208.jpg",36885,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-370x208.jpg",{"file":635,"width":252,"height":253,"mime-type":109,"filesize":636,"source_url":637},"china-healthcare-AI-strategy-768x432.jpg",55549,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-768x432.jpg",{"file":639,"width":258,"height":258,"mime-type":109,"filesize":640,"source_url":641},"china-healthcare-AI-strategy-150x150.jpg",29740,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-150x150.jpg",{"file":635,"width":252,"height":253,"mime-type":109,"filesize":636,"source_url":637},{"file":644,"width":264,"height":265,"mime-type":109,"filesize":645,"source_url":646},"china-healthcare-AI-strategy-1536x864.jpg",105865,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-1536x864.jpg",{"file":648,"width":270,"height":271,"mime-type":109,"filesize":649,"source_url":650},"china-healthcare-AI-strategy-2048x1152.jpg",147396,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-2048x1152.jpg",{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131,"keywords":652},[],"china-healthcare-AI-strategy.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F03\u002Fchina-healthcare-AI-strategy-scaled.jpg",{"subtitle":64,"key_takeaways":656,"cta_type":64,"cta_color":64,"related_books":16,"related_posts_footer":16,"related_posts":16},[657,659,661],{"title":658},"\u003Cp>China’s National Health Commission and four other authorities have issued a call for the broader application of AI in the country’s health sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":660},"\u003Cp>Chinese provinces and tech companies alike are already heeding to the call for health AI integration, with multiple pilots underway and solutions on the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":662},"\u003Cp>There are several hurdles to overcome for this healthcare AI strategy to become successful, and there will be lessons learned that can inform future strategies in other jurisdictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":664,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":64,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":601},"The Healthcare AI Strategy Of China - The Medical Futurist",{"self":666,"collection":671,"about":673,"author":675,"replies":677,"version-history":680,"predecessor-version":684,"wp:featuredmedia":688,"wp:attachment":691,"wp:term":694,"curies":705},[667],{"href":668,"targetHints":669},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60483",{"allow":670},[27],[672],{"href":159},[674],{"href":162},[676],{"embeddable":41,"href":297},[678],{"embeddable":41,"href":679},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=60483",[681],{"count":682,"href":683},1,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60483\u002Frevisions",[685],{"id":686,"href":687},60489,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F60483\u002Frevisions\u002F60489",[689],{"embeddable":41,"href":690},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F60487",[692],{"href":693},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=60483",[695,697,699,701,703],{"taxonomy":11,"embeddable":41,"href":696},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=60483",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":41,"href":698},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=60483",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":41,"href":700},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=60483",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":41,"href":702},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=60483",{"taxonomy":196,"embeddable":41,"href":704},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=60483",[706],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},{"id":708,"date":709,"date_gmt":710,"guid":711,"modified":713,"modified_gmt":714,"slug":715,"status":52,"type":53,"link":716,"title":717,"content":719,"excerpt":721,"author":216,"featured_media":723,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":724,"categories":725,"tags":726,"project_category":738,"contact_email_category":741,"yst_prominent_words":742,"class_list":747,"better_featured_image":762,"acf":782,"yoast_meta":793,"_links":796},35031,"2026-03-02T09:07:33","2026-03-02T08:07:33",{"rendered":712},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=35031&_wpnonce=d9644f8253&status=auto-draft&type=post","2026-03-02T09:07:46","2026-03-02T08:07:46","nvidia-in-healthcare","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fnvidia-in-healthcare",{"rendered":718},"NVIDIA In Healthcare: From Gaming To Medicine",{"rendered":720,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>Mostly renowned for its powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) used in the video game industry, NVIDIA is no stranger to healthcare. In fact, it has a dedicated branch to offer solutions that its computing platform can deliver in medicine and was among the first players significantly investing in AI. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These initiatives might have been seen with some confusion five or seven years ago but certainly gave NVIDIA an edge in the past two years. For example when almost a year ago \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-023-06160-y\" target=\"_blank\">this study was published\u003C\u002Fa>. The authors trained a large language model for medical language and fine-tuned it across a wide range of clinical and operational predictive tasks, including 30-day all-cause readmission prediction, in-hospital mortality prediction, comorbidity index prediction, length of stay prediction and insurance denial prediction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FNVIDIA-AI-model-768x799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55773\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FNVIDIA-AI-model-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FNVIDIA-AI-model.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In March 2024, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F24\u002Fnvidias-ai-ambitions-in-medicine-and-health-care-are-becoming-clear.html\" target=\"_blank\">the company announced\u003C\u002Fa> the launch of two dozen new, AI-powered healthcare-focused tools. NVIDIA’s recent push into the healthcare sector extends to a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.foxbusiness.com\u002Ftechnology\u002Fnvidia-announces-ai-powered-health-care-agents-outperform-nurses-cost-9-hour\" target=\"_blank\">collaboration with Hippocratic AI\u003C\u002Fa>. Together, they’re developing generative AI “agents” designed to enhance tasks such as medication guidance, patient check-ins, and identifying health risks. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“For over a decade, we have partnered with the medical devices ecosystem to bring innovative diagnostic imaging, robotic surgery and patient monitoring devices to the market,”\u003C\u002Fem> Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare of NVIDIA, told The Medical Futurist \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Fchat-with-vice-i-35985895\" target=\"_blank\">in an interview\u003C\u002Fa> a while ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Prominently, the GPU manufacturer \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fnvidia-looks-ai-future-medical-imaging-technologies\" target=\"_blank\">launched its AI platform, Clara\u003C\u002Fa> in 2018 designed to augment medical imaging and genomics. It followed up a year later with a toolkit for radiologists, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fnvidia-launches-ai-toolkit-radiologists-clara-ai\" target=\"_blank\">Clara AI\u003C\u002Fa>, to help with the classification of images. In 2019, the tech giant also started to explore \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffederated-learning-can-protect-patients-data-in-hospitals\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">federated learning in healthcare\u003C\u002Fa>, the privacy-focused AI training method. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif\" alt=\"voice to text technologies\" class=\"wp-image-24827\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-768x432.gif 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-370x208.gif 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-1536x864.gif 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-2048x1152.gif 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F106_Voice-to-text-technologies-in-medicine-512x288.gif 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While for many years this company was the silent member of the ‘\u003Cem>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002Ftech-giants-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">tech giants in healthcare\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>‘ club, in the past few months they seem to have switched gears and ramped up their healthcare projects. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Building an NVIDIA-branded supercomputer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In 2020, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Femea\u002Fnvidia-build-uk-s-most-powerful-supercomputer-aid-ai-research-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">NVIDIA announced its plans\u003C\u002Fa> to build a computer; but rather than use it for gaming, they designed it to aid AI research in healthcare. Named Cambridge-1, it was no regular computer either: it was designed to be the UK’s most powerful supercomputer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F219_tmf-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"cloud gaming and cloud hospitals\" class=\"wp-image-31025\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F219_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F219_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F219_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F219_tmf-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>The Cambridge-1 supercomputer will serve as a hub of innovation for the UK and further the groundbreaking work being done by the nation’s researchers in critical healthcare and drug discovery\u003C\u002Fem>” – Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Femea\u002Fnvidia-build-uk-s-most-powerful-supercomputer-aid-ai-research-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">said during his 2020 GTC keynote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Cambridge-1 was the first step taken by the tech giant \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Femea\u002Fnvidia-build-uk-s-most-powerful-supercomputer-aid-ai-research-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">to create an AI center of excellence\u003C\u002Fa> in Cambridge. The long-term aim was to turn the area into a hub where researchers and startups can collaborate. The latest development in the supercomputer project \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.nvidia.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcambridge-1-ai-supercomputer-expands-via-dgx-cloud\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">was announced in November\u003C\u002Fa>, when NVIDIA said to make it part of its DGX Cloud to broaden access to AI supercomputing for researchers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powering genomics, drug development and medical imaging with AI\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>We have to make AI easier to use,\u003C\u002Fem>” \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpcwire.com\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F12\u002Fnvidia-aims-clara-healthcare-at-drug-discovery-imaging-via-dgx\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">declared the NVIDIA CEO\u003C\u002Fa> in his 2021 GTC keynote address. It seems like the company is steadily working towards that goal. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“NVIDIA invested $50 million in Recursion for its drug discovery projects. Recursion is inputting its biological and chemical data to train NVIDIA’s AI models on its cloud platform. The company has also worked with Roche’s Genentech to develop new medications and better treatment protocols. One of NVIDIA’s greatest health-care strengths to date is the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nvidia.com\u002Fen-eu\u002Fclara\u002Fbionemo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">BioNeMo platform\u003C\u002Fa>, a generative AI cloud service specifically made for drug development.” – \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F24\u002Fnvidias-ai-ambitions-in-medicine-and-health-care-are-becoming-clear.html\" target=\"_blank\">came the news report in March 2024\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>NVIDIA had an eye on applying AI in genomics ever since it launched Clara and it hasn’t lost track of this target. In March 2021, the tech giant announced \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnvidia-harvard-team-genome-research-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\">a partnership with Harvard University\u003C\u002Fa> to develop an AI-based genome research toolkit. Named AtacWorks, it could sequence a whole genome in 30 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“Models trained by AtacWorks can detect peaks from cell types not seen in the training data, and are generalizable across diverse sample preparations and experimental platforms,”\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41467-021-21765-5\" target=\"_blank\">explained researchers\u003C\u002Fa> working with the software.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30807\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F214_tmf-01-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The tech company was also one of the early players to assist drug discovery with AI. NVIDIA \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnvidia-partners-astrazeneca-and-university-florida-ai-powered-drug-discovery\" target=\"_blank\">announced an AI project with AstraZeneca \u003C\u002Fa>and the University of Florida to boost drug discovery. The drug-discovery model, named \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcatalog.ngc.nvidia.com\u002Forgs\u002Fnvidia\u002Fteams\u002Fclara\u002Fmodels\u002Fmegamolbart\" target=\"_blank\">MegaMoIBART\u003C\u002Fa>, was aimed at \u003Cem>“reaction prediction, molecular optimization and de novo molecular generation”\u003C\u002Fem>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>NVIDIA also announced during its 2021 GTC event its \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hpcwire.com\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F12\u002Fnvidia-aims-clara-healthcare-at-drug-discovery-imaging-via-dgx\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">collaboration with Carestream Health\u003C\u002Fa>, a medical imaging specialist. The latter will incorporate NVIDIA’s Clara AI platform into imaging devices used for X-ray screening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical robots and biotech\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the spring of 2024 Nvidia reported deals with Johnson & Johnson for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F18\u002Fnvidia-and-johnson-johnson-to-build-ai-applications-for-surgery-.html\">use of generative AI in surgery\u003C\u002Fa>, and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercehealthcare.com\u002Fai-and-machine-learning\u002Fnvidia-inks-tie-ups-abridge-ge-healthcare-and-microsoft-it-expands-its\" target=\"_blank\">with GE Healthcare\u003C\u002Fa> to improve medical imaging. These are just a few of the healthcare, biotech or pharma companies that turn to NVIDIA, as their graphic processing units (GPUs) are ideal for a broad range of computational tasks, such as simulations, deep learning, and data analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.therobotreport.com\u002F5-things-that-could-shape-surgical-robotics-in-the-next-decade\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">analysis from The Robot Report\u003C\u002Fa> pointed out, this is not all, as NVIDIA already had been working with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.massdevice.com\u002Fasensus-nvidea-collab-ai-surgical-robotics\u002F\">Asensus Surgical\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnvidianews.nvidia.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmedtronic-and-nvidia-collaborate-to-build-ai-platform-for-medical-devices\">Medtronic\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NVIDIA in healthcare: a focused path\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These recent developments indicate a rather focused path for NVIDIA in healthcare. While its plans aren’t as diverse as that of \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Famazons-march-into-healthcare-a-2021-update\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgoogles-masterplan-for-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">Google\u003C\u002Fa>, the company hasn’t faced significant hurdles recently as it is focusing on its computing strengths. For NVIDIA, that strength has mostly revolved around AI frameworks and to aid basic research with the help of AI.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>NVIDIA envisions a major role for AI in the future of healthcare. Kimberly Powell, VP of NVIDIA, shared the company’s vision for that future with The Medical Futurist in \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Fbuilding-smart-37511442\" target=\"_blank\">a Patreon interview\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Cem>“Hospitals will use AI cameras to automatically screen for elevated body temperature, use genomics sequencing to predict how lethal a virus or suspected condition could be for each patient, use AI in medical imaging for detection and predicting clinical outcomes, incorporate AI into everyday cameras and microphones to monitor and interact with patients,”\u003C\u002Fem> Powell said two years ago and her vision seems more accurate than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\u002F>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>But NVIDIA isn’t the only tech giant with a vision for healthcare. For a deeper dive into their long-term plans, we recommend our e-book, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftech-giants-in-healthcare-new-e-book\u002F#\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Tech Giants In Healthcare\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>, dedicated to the topic. 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E\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ven the seemingly most remote and ivory-tower-like institution \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">isn’t impervious to digital health disruption. We are, of course, talking about the pharmacy. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although these institutions play a crucial role in the healing process, the impression about pharmacists and their drug stores is often that they offer a type of commercial\u002Fbusiness-like service. The doctor prescribes the appropriate medicine with the appropriate instructions, and the pharmacist provides it in exchange for money. In short, a clear business.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However,\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the medical technological revolution, traditional, clear-cut roles become a thing of the past. Empowered patients have more agency over their health, while new technologies support the democratisation of care; shifting the hierarchical doctor-patient relationship to a partnership level. As patients of the 21st century evolve, so must pharmacies and pharmacists in the age of digital health. They \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to redefine their place in medicine as well.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple drug dispenser will not be enough in a shared and community-based economy.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-30451 size-full\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacist-in-the-Drug-Store.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30451\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacist-in-the-Drug-Store.jpg 1136w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacist-in-the-Drug-Store-768x633.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freevector.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>as patients are the most underused resources of healthcare, pharmacists are the most underused resources of medicine. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite modern society moulding their profession into medical shopkeeping, pharmacists have much more to offer. They undergo a rigorous educational path comparable to that of physicians but are in a better situation to devote more time to patients. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>A \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjamanetwork.com\u002Fjournals\u002Fjamanetworkopen\u002Ffullarticle\u002F2768247\">\u003Cb>JAMA study\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cb> even showed that patients visit community pharmacies more often than their primary care physicians. Those community pharmacists thus represent valuable access to a healthcare professional with the added bonus of having more face-to-face time to take advantage of.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evolution of pharmacies and pharmacists’ role in the digital health era can take several pathways. In this article, we visualise 3 scenarios for this evolution, but the actual one can be a composite of these scenarios sharing similar features while taking a shape of its own. However, the aim is to better depict the possibilities so as to be prepared for what’s next in the practical world of pharma.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Visualising the future of pharmacies\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With pharmacists and drug stores adapting to the digital health era, several aspects of the pharmacy setting will have to change. From adopting new approaches to letting go of older ones, the pharmacy of the future will pack a different look and a different role. Leading authorities in the pharmaceutical industry already recognise this need for change and share the same point of view. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in 2013, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society already emphasised in its \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rpharms.com\u002Fresources\u002Freports\u002Fnow-or-never-shaping-pharmacy-for-the-future\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report about the future of pharmacy\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the need for pharmacies to refocus their strategy of just supplying medicines towards providing services that attend to patients’ needs. Published in 2019, the “\u003Cem>NHS Long Term Plan\u003C\u002Fem>” for the future \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthebioagency.com\u002Fnews-and-views\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-pharmacy-of-the-future\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">included the need\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for pharmacists to employ digital technology to improve their services and better interact with patients.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, the basic concept of the future pharmacist covers the ancient “\u003Cem>mediwitch”\u003C\u002Fem> combined with the 21st-century tech-guru and scientific professional. A mediwitch, who has a special place in a given community, knows their “patients’” histories and provides basic care for their illnesses with appropriate medicine (or in the middle-ages: herbs or infusions). A tech-guru who knows how to decipher data from health trackers and wearables and is able to provide the necessary care based on the data, and of course a real scientific professional who knows the basics as well as the latest developments in pharma and medicine in general.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-30453 size-full\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacy-Robotic-Dispenser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30453\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacy-Robotic-Dispenser.jpg 950w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F08\u002FPharmacy-Robotic-Dispenser-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fgalusaustralis.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such a mediwitch-tech-guru would come in handy in rural, remote or smaller communities that have significantly less access to pharmacies. This phenomenon has an impact even \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.eurekalert.org\u002Fpub_releases\u002F2016-08\u002Fosu-lop080216.php\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the readmission data of hospitals\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In rural areas, where people cannot find open pharmacies as often as necessary, researchers found that the readmission data was higher than in urban areas. If the ultimate goal is the improvement of the quality of healing, this phenomenon has to be changed as well.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technology is at our disposal to help. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s see 3 potential, tech-aided scenarios\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that could have a big impact on pharmacies.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Scenario 1: A boost in medical booths with pharmaceutical offerings \u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rise in the adoption of medical kiosks to provide pharmaceutical services is the least-likely scenario. These refer to booths located in malls or food courts where patients can enter to have a basic health check and talk to a healthcare professional via telecommunication. Despite some promising offerings, such ventures have already proven to be unsuccessful. One such telemedicine kiosk startup, HealthSpot, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedcitynews.com\u002F2016\u002F01\u002Fhealthspot-fail-telemedicine\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">went bust in 2015\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; even after reportedly raising over $40 million and forming a joint venture with the Cleveland Clinic. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons for its failure are manifold from the overhead associated with building and delivering kiosks to the need to pre-arrange appointments. It wasn’t really healthcare on-demand, and technology has evolved past what these physical kiosks could offer; even our smartphones can achieve more. Whether it’s to keep track of suspicious skin moles, detect Alzheimer’s or measure vital signs such as temperature or oxygen saturation, smartphones are \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fyour-smartphone-as-the-swiss-knife-of-digital-health\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the real Swiss Knife of digital health\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-28633 size-full\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F178_tmf-01.png\" alt=\"Your smartphone as a swiss knife of digital health\" class=\"wp-image-28633\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F178_tmf-01.png 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F178_tmf-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F178_tmf-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F178_tmf-01-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, other companies are still treading along the medical kiosk path with pharmaceutical offerings to expand access to care. In October 2019, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedcitynews.com\u002F2019\u002F10\u002Fyou-may-think-youve-seen-this-telemedicine-kiosk-movie-before-but\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the OnMed Station started to operate\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tampa, Florida. The health kiosk offers telemedicine visits, remote diagnosis and features an automated dispenser for common medications like antibiotics and antihistamines. In comparison to HealthSpot, this kiosk is fully HIPAA-compliant, does not require human staff and can dispense medicine. Another example is that of \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedcitynews.com\u002F2019\u002F10\u002Fyou-may-think-youve-seen-this-telemedicine-kiosk-movie-before-but\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the FDA-approved\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consult Station from \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.h4d.com\u002Fen-uk\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France-based HD4\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their medical booth includes telemedicine consultation with portable diagnostic tools such as an EEG and a stethoscope; not unlike those, you could connect with your smartphone.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such booths can be adopted on a smaller scale, but given past hurdles, they might not see the widespread success that they hope to achieve. Moreover, since patients themselves have access to the same technology from the phone in their pocket, pharmacies aren’t likely to invest in such kiosks that have the same features.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Scenario 2: Health consultancies\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait in line; show your doctor’s prescription; take your medicines; pay the bill. These commercial aspects of pharmacies are all too common. And this perception is all too often at the expense of exchanging important medical information. Ever \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decided not to ask questions about a drug and\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave right after settling the bill \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because the line was so \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long? What about not asking about \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamins \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and recommendations for mineral supplements \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you were checking before arriving\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counter? \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacists themselves \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">did not have time \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to spare for you \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anyway.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with the help of digital health offerings, pharmacies can change from the simple drug distribution machines that we’re used to and into health consultancies. This is the more likely scenario in the short term given that technology and organisational schedules already enable it. Pharmacists will have the opportunity to provide basic care to patients with simple problems and\u002For provide health management consultations. This way pharmacies rise to almost the same level as that of primary care practices.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FCOVID-telemed-small.jpg\" alt=\"telemedicine and COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-27309\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FCOVID-telemed-small.jpg 1920w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FCOVID-telemed-small-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FCOVID-telemed-small-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F03\u002FCOVID-telemed-small-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">factors \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for this development is the grass-root approach to healthcare. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This involves \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professionals – \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacists – \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">providing proactive \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patient care in the location that is most convenient for the patient. When the actual presence of pharmacists is not possible, such solutions as telemedicine fall into place. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.intouchhealth.com\u002F\">Intouch Health\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong> and its telehealth network patients in remote areas of the U.S. have access to high-quality emergency consultations for stroke, cardiovascular, and burn services in the exact time they need it.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Moreover, with telehealth, medical professionals in such towns and rural areas also have access to speciality services and patients can be treated in their own communities.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is part of the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so-called\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> point-of-care diagnostics, which allows patient diagnoses in the physician’s office, in an ambulance, at home, in the field, or in the hospital. The results of care are timely and allow rapid treatment to the patient. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, with digital health tools, a whole department’s worth of diagnostic tools can fit in a briefcase. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digital stethoscope like the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fbridge-tradition-innovation-eko-core-digital-stethoscope-review\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eko Core\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets users livestream recordings for telemedicine purposes. Portable ultrasound devices like the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthreshold-of-a-new-era-in-diagnostics-philips-lumify-portable-ultrasound-review\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philips Lumify\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwireless-and-scanning-the-clarius-portable-ultrasound-review\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarius\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deliver real-time high-resolution ultrasound images. The \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffirst-medical-tricorder-viatom-checkme-pro-review\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viatom Checkme Pro\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packs multiple sensors in a single, handheld FDA-approved device to measure ECG, pulse, temperature, sleep quality and more.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>From a practical point of view, we see the biggest potential in this scenario as pharmacies could easily invest in those solutions and offer such diagnostic services. Pharmacists can further help patients analyse the data generated and derive meaningful conclusions from it. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>In addition, pharmacists are particularly fit for this purpose as they have the time to dedicate; a luxury that most doctor-patient meetings simply don’t have.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Scenario 3:  Pharmacies as specialised point-of-care\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This final scenario takes it\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one step further in imagining the future of pharmacies. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depicts pharmacies as specialised point-of-care centres where personalised therapies are made possible. Such centres will 3D-print multiple medications on a single pill, sequence one’s genome and combine such offerings to customise dosages based on one’s genomic data. Automated dispensers can further load the pills onto delivery drones for at-home deliveries. Such centres will serve as a gateway to access advanced healthcare technologies conveniently.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These possibilities aren’t the figment of our imagination but are existing and available today. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In mainland Europe, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.p3pharmacy.co.uk\u002F10-things-about-automated-dispensing\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-40% of pharmacies\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use automated dispensers. Medical drone deliveries are routinely performed \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdigital-health-in-rwanda\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Rwanda\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier this year, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fabrx.co.uk\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F06\u002Ffabrxs-pharmaceutical-3d-printer-for-personalised-medicines-m3dimaker-is-now-available\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FabRx released\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the first pharmaceutical 3D printer to manufacture personalised medicines. Their M3DIMAKER allows for the printing of medicines according to the user’s manufacturing needs, which in some cases means one month’s medication (28 pills) in around 8 minutes! Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing kits are getting more affordable and could soon \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F26\u002F905658\u002Fchina-bgi-100-dollar-genome\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost only $100\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Similar DTC kits are also gaining traction.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1527\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28941\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster.png 1527w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-768x543.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-1536x1087.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1527px) 100vw, 1527px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“\u003Cem>DTC kits will be a big item, likely to speed up faster due to COVID, in the coming 2-3 years\u003C\u002Fem>,” \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thedigitalapothecary.com\u002Fabout\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timothy Aungst\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University, Worcester, told The Medical Futurist. “\u003Cem>I would expect to see business partnerships strengthen here, and companies like TruePill or Amazon or CVS to push it, possibly Walmart\u003C\u002Fem>.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, even if some advanced technologies might get integrated in pharmacies sooner, this scenario is still a longer-term one; even though the technologies are already available to make it possible. “\u003Cem>Yes, pharmacists could do it, but again, legal issues or payments need to be addressed despite it making sense,\u003C\u002Fem>” Timothy Aungst added. Indeed, regulatory constraints could hamper this adoption. Nevertheless, such constraints are part of the process of enabling a secured and trusted adoption for the best patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>The future of pharmacies will be human\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all the tech-talk, a constant element that will be an integral part of the pharmacy of the future is the human element. While in the background automated robotic dispensers will solve logistics and drones will handle deliveries, it’s the human pharmacy staff who will be present at the forefront of the pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>With robots handling menial, routine tasks, pharmacists will have more time to dedicate to patients, help them interpret the data from their wearables and tackle challenges requiring creativity. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several g\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ood examples out there to demonstrate how these can decrease costs and increase the quality and range of the service pharmacies provide today. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in this article we discussed the scenarios that pharmacies can take, we also \u003Cstrong>analysed the technologies that will lead to these scenarios in \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftechnologies-shaping-the-future-of-pharma-e-book\u002F#\">our e-book\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong> released earlier this year\u003C\u002Fstrong>. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":853,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Despite modern society moulding their profession into medical shopkeeping, pharmacists have much more to offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",30493,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[347,348,857,5,469],490,[859,860,861,476,862,863,864,865,866,867,868,478,869,870,480,871,872,873,874,875,876,877,878,879,880,881,882,883],130,6229,1019,4979,519,6231,1020,218,5129,1076,6051,535,6057,568,355,6217,622,356,6219,677,406,6221,6223,6225,6227,[739,885,484,75],948,[],[888,230,231,355,78,357,889,890],4907,2613,4763,[892,53,84,85,86,87,88,365,366,893,89,502,894,895,896,508,897,898,899,900,901,902,903,510,904,905,512,906,907,908,909,910,911,912,913,914,915,916,917,918,760,919,515,95],"post-13786","category-future-of-pharma","tag-3d-printing-2","tag-intouch-health","tag-lumify","tag-digital-pill","tag-gc4","tag-eko-core","tag-philips","tag-dtc","tag-hipaa","tag-clarius","tag-m3dimaker","tag-pharmacies","tag-fabrx","tag-drug-development","tag-personalized-medicine","tag-royal-pharmaceutical-society","tag-viatom-checkme-pro","tag-pharma-2","tag-mediwitch","tag-drugs","tag-smartphone","tag-medical-booth","tag-healthspot","tag-onmed","tag-hd4","project_category-developers",{"id":854,"alt_text":921,"caption":922,"description":923,"media_type":98,"media_details":924,"post":941,"source_url":942},"Future of Pharmacies","The pharmacy of the future","As patients are the most underused resources of healthcare, pharmacists are the most underused resources of medicine. That needs to change.",{"width":100,"height":101,"file":925,"sizes":926,"image_meta":940},"2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01.png",{"medium":927,"large":930,"thumbnail":933,"medium_large":936,"1536x1536":937},{"file":928,"width":107,"height":108,"mime-type":247,"source_url":929},"210_tmf-01-370x208.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01-370x208.png",{"file":931,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":932},"210_tmf-01-768x432.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01-768x432.png",{"file":934,"width":120,"height":120,"mime-type":247,"source_url":935},"210_tmf-01-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01-150x150.png",{"file":931,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":932},{"file":938,"width":126,"height":127,"mime-type":247,"source_url":939},"210_tmf-01-1536x864.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01-1536x864.png",{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131},30459,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F210_tmf-01.png",{"cta_type":134,"cta_color":64,"subtitle":64,"related_books":944,"related_posts_footer":946,"related_posts":16,"key_takeaways":950},[945,138],27927,[947,948,949],16762,29929,29531,[951,953],{"title":952},"\u003Cp>We analyzed three potential scenarios when it comes to using advanced technologies in pharmacies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":954},"\u003Cp>Despite all the tech-talk, a constant element that will be an integral part of the pharmacy of the future is the human element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":956,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":957,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":847},"The Future Of Pharmacies In 3 Scenarios - 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Not because they feel futuristic, but because phlebotomy is one of the most universal, repetitive, and emotionally charged medical procedures. Almost everyone has experienced it. Some dread it. Some faint from it. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That is why I previously explored \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwould-you-let-a-robot-take-your-blood-sample\">whether patients would even let a robot take their blood\u003C\u002Fa>. Since then, I have closely followed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvitestro.com\u002F\">Vitestro\u003C\u002Fa>, the company behind Aletta®, as they transformed robotic phlebotomy from an experimental idea into a patented, regulated clinical system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vitestro - Aletta Public video ProresHQ\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplayer.vimeo.com\u002Fvideo\u002F1152239001?dnt=1&app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What actually happens during a robotic blood draw\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Vitestro’s latest video shows Aletta performing a fully autonomous diagnostic blood draw, and the experience is strikingly ordinary. The patient sits down. The robotic phlebotomy device uses ultrasound to identify a suitable vein, guides arm positioning, performs venipuncture, fills one or more tubes sequentially, retracts the needle, and applies a bandage. No human hand touches the needle. Everything is automated. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aletta is already CE marked and in clinical use in Europe, while in the United States, it remains an investigational device awaiting FDA approval. This is no longer a prototype. It is real-world healthcare automation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The question hospital leaders ask first\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When hospital leaders encounter autonomous phlebotomy systems, their first question is usually about \u003Cstrong>cost\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Vitestro does not disclose pricing publicly, particularly because US commercialization depends on regulatory clearance. As they explained,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>“As a policy, we do not share pricing publicly, and we have not finalized pricing in the U.S., as Aletta is not FDA-approved for sale or clinical use in the U.S.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While this may sound noncommittal, it highlights an important point. It could mean that Aletta is not positioned as a novelty device, but as a service-level solution that must ultimately prove value through efficiency, scalability, and workforce impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How patients actually react\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the most persistent assumptions about robotic blood draws is \u003Cstrong>patient anxiety\u003C\u002Fstrong>. The data suggests otherwise. Vitestro has already performed nearly ten thousand diagnostic blood draws with Aletta in clinical settings. In studies, ninety percent of patients rated the experience as acceptable or very acceptable. Elderly patients, often assumed to be the most hesitant, represent the largest user group. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_HIGHRES_MG_2270_Vs2_bewerkt-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-768x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60203\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_HIGHRES_MG_2270_Vs2_bewerkt-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_HIGHRES_MG_2270_Vs2_bewerkt-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_HIGHRES_MG_2270_Vs2_bewerkt-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to Vitestro,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>“Patients respond positively and with curiosity to the procedure, including elderly patients. Following an initial experience, patient acceptance increases further, and some patients actively request to be scheduled with Aletta.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In Vitestro’s most recent survey, eighty-six percent of patients indicated a strong preference, preference, or no preference for Aletta compared to manual phlebotomy. Neutrality matters. According to the team, “Patient feedback indicates that practical guidance is more important than emotional preparation.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Rather than reassurance, the focus is on clarity. On-screen instructions, waiting-room animations, and simple educational materials help patients understand what will happen, which appears to matter more than how futuristic the system looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after the needle comes out\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A common question concerns post-draw pressure. In the video, the robot applies a \u003Cstrong>bandage \u003C\u002Fstrong>and moves away. I asked them, so Vitestro clarified that pressure is applied as part of the bandage process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>“After all the tubes are filled, the needle automatically retracts, and Aletta applies a bandage over the venipuncture site with controlled pressure to facilitate hemostasis.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The moment shown is after pressure has already been applied. In a small percentage of cases, supervising staff may add extra pressure, just as with manual blood draws. Pressure levels and duration continue to be optimized as part of system refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_MG_0282_HIGHRES-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60205\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_MG_0282_HIGHRES-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_MG_0282_HIGHRES-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F01\u002FVITESTRO_MG_0282_HIGHRES-©-Norbert-Waalboer-Fotografie.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can operate such a device?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aletta is designed for supervised self-operation. One trained supervisor can oversee up to three robotic blood draw devices simultaneously. Patients complete the procedure independently, while the supervisor provides guidance, answers questions, and manages consumables. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>“The system alerts the supervisor through visual indicators on the device, and a dedicated supervisor interface provides real-time visibility into consumable levels and required actions,” Vitestro explained. This is not about replacing healthcare professionals, but about extending their capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Safety mechanisms\u003C\u002Fstrong> are integrated throughout the process. Patients can pause or stop the procedure at any time before venipuncture. During venipuncture, either the patient or supervisor can immediately abort the procedure using an emergency button. Fainting can still occur, at similar rates to manual phlebotomy, and supervisors can intervene immediately. The system also automatically stops if unexpected movement is detected, and the use of specialized phlebotomy chairs reduces fall risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What robotic phlebotomy really signals\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Robotic blood drawing does not signal a future without humans in healthcare.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It signals a future where autonomy is tightly supervised and designed around real clinical workflows. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aletta does not ask whether robots can draw blood. It shows what it actually looks and feels like when they do. And that experience turns out to be far more practical and far less dramatic than many expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Robotic blood drawing could offer hospitals a potential way to scale phlebotomy services, reduce bottlenecks, and mitigate workforce shortages. A few years ago, it was unimaginable to use robots for such a delicate process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now, early data suggest that patients adapt quickly, supervision requirements are modest, and safety mechanisms closely mirror existing workflows. As regulatory approvals expand, autonomous phlebotomy systems like Aletta may become less a futuristic experiment and more a pragmatic infrastructure decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1015,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>I have been fascinated by blood-drawing robots for years. Not because they feel futuristic, but because phlebotomy is one of the most universal, repetitive, and […]\u003C\u002Fp>\n",46653,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[348,5,1019],512,[],[],[],[355,1024],2877,[1026,53,84,85,86,87,88,366,89,1027],"post-60197","category-robotics",{"id":1016,"alt_text":1029,"caption":64,"description":64,"media_type":98,"media_details":1030,"post":1052,"source_url":1053},"Blood drawing robot Vitestro 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blood draws are no longer a futuristic experiment but a real clinical workflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1059},"\u003Cp>Patient acceptance turns out to be driven more by clarity and guidance than emotional reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1061},"\u003Cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n\u003Carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:632f1319-68e4-47c1-80fb-d0423550d6c8-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\u002Fmain:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\u002Fmain:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\u002Fmain:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\u002Fturn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a397eaa6-1ca7-4f05-8c02-ac75b92371ab\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n\u003Cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"469\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Robotic blood drawing could offer hospitals a potential way to scale phlebotomy services, reduce bottlenecks, and mitigate workforce shortages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"text-center\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Farticle>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":1063,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":64,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":1009},"What Really Happens When a Robot Draws Your Blood - The Medical 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Top Pharma Trends In The Digital Health and AI Era",{"rendered":1118,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>In the midst of the digital health era, the pharmaceutical industry has been experiencing \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F5-things-that-will-dominate-the-2020s-for-pharma-companies\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">a rapid evolution\u003C\u002Fa>. Thanks to the new paradigms that novel healthcare delivery approaches and digital health technologies have brought about, pharma companies need to adopt \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-ai-and-digital-health-future-of-pharma-prescription-for-change\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">new strategies\u003C\u002Fa> and consider new investment opportunities to stay relevant in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In this article, we cover 8 major trends for pharma companies to consider in the digital health era. We rank them based on their return-on-investment (ROI) and return-on-vision (ROV). The latter is particularly relevant in this era considering its rapid rate of evolution. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To better appreciate the importance of ROV, we can consider the Apollo program. While it was focused on space exploration, the endeavour has resulted in a multitude of spin-off products across various fields. In the healthcare sector, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.space.com\u002F731-nasa-spin-offs-bringing-space-earth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">those spin-offs range from\u003C\u002Fa> medical imaging to innovations in dental care. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As such, current investments can have wide ranging applications in the future. From AI in drug development to digital therapeutics, a host of new technologies and trends hold promising ROI and ROV for pharma companies. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>We share a collection of 8 major ones below, ordered from the most practical and promising to the least ones.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. Artificial Intelligence for drug research and development\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The process of drug research and development has traditionally been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tandfonline.com\u002Fdoi\u002Ffull\u002F10.1080\u002F23808993.2024.2393089\">a time-consuming and labour-intensive one\u003C\u002Fa>. This has involved \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tandfonline.com\u002Fdoi\u002Ffull\u002F10.1080\u002F23808993.2024.2393089\">considerable trial-and-error research\u003C\u002Fa> before a drug can proceed to further developmental stages. This process can be made more time- and cost-efficient \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fdrug-discovery-in-the-age-of-ai\u002F\">with the assistance of artificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa> (AI).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_382-2-s-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52039\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_382-2-s-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_382-2-s-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_382-2-s.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-medium-font-size\">AI models, such as those developed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.benevolent.com\u002F\">Benevolent AI\u003C\u002Fa>, can analyse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fcouncils\u002Fforbesbusinesscouncil\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F29\u002Fai-is-rapidly-transforming-drug-discovery\u002F\">significant amounts of datasets\u003C\u002Fa> from scientific literature, clinical records and chemical databases in a more time efficient manner than humans can. From this information, they can precisely identify targets and how potential drugs will interact with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Companies like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.schrodinger.com\u002F\">Schrödinger\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Ftechnology\u002Fai\u002Fgoogle-deepmind-isomorphic-alphafold-3-ai-model\u002F\">Google DeepMind\u003C\u002Fa> have used AI for drug formulation. Their software predicts the behaviour of drug candidates and assess their safety and effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. New reimbursement models\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pharma companies can tap into the new healthcare experience that patients can have in the digital health era to offer more than just medication. By combining medication and technology packages, they can offer more enticing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Feurope\u002Fnews\u002Fitem\u002F13-11-2023-reimbursing-health-care-providers-for-the-use-of-digital-health-tools-is-key-to-accessing-new-technologies--study-shows\">reimbursement models\u003C\u002Fa> for both payers and providers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Faround-the-pill-strategy-768x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26335\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Faround-the-pill-strategy-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Faround-the-pill-strategy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Faround-the-pill-strategy-512x289.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Faround-the-pill-strategy.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>There have been several examples of such innovative models in the past that combine pharmaceuticals with technology. GSK has worked with Propeller Health \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002F48885\u002Fgsk-ventures-into-connected-inhaler-space-with-propeller-health-deal\">on smart inhalers\u003C\u002Fa>. Partners Healthcare Center and Japanese drug maker Daichii-Sankyo \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fdepth-pharma%E2%80%99s-digital-health-initiatives-move-commercialization\">teamed up\u003C\u002Fa> to bring a connected wearable for patients with atrial fibrillation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Digital tools \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Feurope\u002Fnews\u002Fitem\u002F13-11-2023-reimbursing-health-care-providers-for-the-use-of-digital-health-tools-is-key-to-accessing-new-technologies--study-shows\">have been shown to improve\u003C\u002Fa> health outcomes while minimising financial costs. With such offerings, pharma companies can make their products stand out while being beneficial for both patients and insurance providers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. Large language models for improved workflow and customer service\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Large language models (LLMs) have been popularised by tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Beyond the hype, the technology is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\">practical trend\u003C\u002Fa> in the pharma industry.  LLMs can boost a company’s efficiency by optimising internal operations and customer service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52139\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F0821_generative-ai-cover-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Roche’s internal LLM tool, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fdavedrodge_chatgpt-health-rochegpt-activity-7111805972209090561-ATUk\u002F\">Roche GPT\u003C\u002Fa>, assists the pharma company’s team in optimising repetitive tasks and share knowledge. The tool further supports their business by automating structured data extraction about therapies and patients from scientific articles and clinical test results. Pfizer has also deployed \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdigiday.com\u002Fmarketing\u002Fwith-charlie-pfizer-is-building-a-new-generative-ai-platform-for-pharma-marketing\u002F\">a similar tool\u003C\u002Fa> to help with its marketing efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>LLMs could further be used to improve customer service. With an LLM-powered chatbot, patients \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhy-it-is-important-to-understand-multimodal-large-language-models-in-healthcare\">can get answers to their queries\u003C\u002Fa> such as medication side effects in their native language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4. Automation in the supply chain\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The pharma industry’s supply chain stands to gain a lot by embracing automation in its midst. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpharmaphorum.com\u002Frd\u002Freducing-drug-shortages-power-ai-pharma-supply-chain-management\">by integrating AI\u003C\u002Fa>, drug shortages can be averted. By analysing data from various sources, AI software can forecast potential disruptions and suggest adequate measures to ensure a steady supply of essential medication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small-768x432.png\" alt=\"future of pharma\" class=\"wp-image-26469\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002Fpharma-future-small.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Automation in the supply chain does not only involve AI software but robotics is also part of the picture. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.densorobotics.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fmedical-pharmaceutical\u002F\">Denso Robotics\u003C\u002Fa>’ robots are capable of automating tasks in the manufacturing process. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fexoskeleton-technology\u002F\">Exoskeletons\u003C\u002Fa> are another example of robotics assistance. While not fully automating tasks, they augment manual factory workers’ ability to carry heavy loads and working in uncomfortable positions. In the future, we can even expect automated drone deliveries to be carried out within manufacturing sites and beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5. Digital therapeutics \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using software as treatment might have sounded like a science fiction concept a decade or so ago, but this prospect is very real and promising with the advent of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-new-buzz-these-are-the-top-examples-of-digital-therapeutics\u002F\">digital therapeutics (DTx)\u003C\u002Fa>. DTx can be described as evidence-based software applications designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"pharmacy smart watch DTx\" class=\"wp-image-36065\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_290-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>The accessibility, privacy and minimal side effects that DTx provide have enticed pharma companies to invest in this trend. Pfizer has teamed with Sidekick Health to launch \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002F67510798\">a DTx solution for atopic dermatitis\u003C\u002Fa>. Eli Lilly also partnered with Sidekick Health to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercebiotech.com\u002Fmedtech\u002Feli-lilly-taps-sidekick-health-tailor-smartphone-apps-breast-cancer-patients\">develop apps to support\u003C\u002Fa> breast cancer treatment. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Other companies like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F16\u002F22785609\u002Fvr-chronic-pain-fda\">RelieVRx\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdtxalliance.org\u002Fproducts\u002Fhellobetter-chronicpain\u002F\">HelloBetter\u003C\u002Fa> integrate cognitive behavioural therapy principles in their apps to ease chronic pain. We share more promising DTx examples in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-new-buzz-these-are-the-top-examples-of-digital-therapeutics\u002F\">a dedicated article\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>6. 3D bioprinting\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another scifi-like but promising trend in the industry is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-bioprinting-companies\u002F\">3D Bioprinting\u003C\u002Fa>. This technique involves the “printing” of living tissues, such as blood vessels, bones or skin, via the additive manufacturing technology of 3D printing. It requires living cells and a nurturing environment provided by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhealth.howstuffworks.com\u002Fmedicine\u002Fmodern-technology\u002F3-d-bioprinting.htm#pt3\">a microgel\u003C\u002Fa>. The ability to print human tissues implies that the need for animal testing could be a thing of the past while demonstrating more accurate results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002FOrganprinter-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"TMF, bioprinting companies\" class=\"wp-image-21550\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002FOrganprinter-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002FOrganprinter-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002FOrganprinter-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F08\u002FOrganprinter-1.png 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Several companies have investigated 3D bioprinting over the years, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-bioprinting-companies\u002F\">with different rates of success\u003C\u002Fa>. However, the potential of the approach has caught the interest of major pharmaceutical players who have ongoing partnerships with 3D bioprinting companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aspectbiosystems.com\u002Fnews-resources\u002Fnovo-nordisk-partnership-to-develop-bioprinted-tissue-therapeutics-for-diabetes-and-obesity\">are collaborating\u003C\u002Fa> to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics with the aim of developing treatments for diabetes and obesity. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Forganovo.com\u002Fabout\u002Fwho-we-are\u002F\">Organovo\u003C\u002Fa> uses its 3D bioprinting technology to create human models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This helps them better understand and develop drug therapies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>7. 3D printed drugs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While at a relatively nascent stage, 3D printed drugs have made strides since Spritam, the first 3D-printed prescription drug to treat symptoms of epilepsy, was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Frobertszczerba\u002F2015\u002F08\u002F04\u002Ffda-approves-first-3-d-printed-drug\u002F#21226e315675\">approved by the FDA\u003C\u002Fa> in 2015. UK-based FabRx is already studying the efficacy and customisation of 3D printed drugs in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprinting.com\u002Fnews\u002Ffirst-3d-printed-pediatric-medicine-trials-to-begin-in-europe\u002F\">the first paediatric clinical trial\u003C\u002Fa> of such medications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-edited-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36297\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-edited-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F3d_printed_drugs_poster-edited.png 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>3D printing drugs is a promising trend for personalised medication based on individual patient’s needs. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprint.com\u002F261126\u002Fresearchers-3d-print-six-different-drugs-multi-layered-polypill\u002F\">multi-layered, 3D printed “polypills”\u003C\u002Fa> can contain several drugs in one pill to assist patients in medication adherence. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The ability to 3D print drugs can also decentralise drug manufacturing, bringing the production of medication closer to the point of care. Pharmacies could 3D print customised pills and improve medication access to underserved areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>8. \u003Cem>in silico\u003C\u002Fem> clinical trials\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fin-silico-trials-are-the-future\u002F\">\u003Cem>in silico \u003C\u002Fem>clinical trials\u003C\u002Fa> promise to enable the conduction of experiments wholly via computer simulation, without the need for animal or human testing. By running drug trials on computer simulations of organs, this approach can be both time and cost effective while circumventing the side effects on live participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials-768x432.png\" alt=\"in silico trials, synthetic data, artificial patient, TMF\" class=\"wp-image-24545\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F103_In-silico-clinical-trials.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>While this promise has yet to be fully realised, progress has been made towards it. The Wyss Institute \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwyss.harvard.edu\u002Ftechnology\u002Fhuman-organs-on-chips\u002F\">has developed organs-on-a-chip\u003C\u002Fa> to emulate the complex structures and functions of living human organs. Their technology has been leveraged by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Femulatebio.com\u002F\">Emulate Inc\u003C\u002Fa> for efficient drug development. The mathematical model of human physiology created by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhummod.org\u002F\">HumMod\u003C\u002Fa> has been used in \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fhummod.org\u002Fprojects\u002F\">several research projects\u003C\u002Fa>. Further envisioning a future trending towards \u003Cem>in silico \u003C\u002Fem>trials, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vph-institute.org\u002F\">Virtual Physiological Human Institute\u003C\u002Fa> has been set up to encourage the effective adoption of \u003Cem>in silico \u003C\u002Fem>medical research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The future of the pharma industry relies on patient design\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These 8 trends hold tremendous potential for the future of the pharmaceutical industry. From personalised care to efficient supply chains, pharma companies integrating such approaches can consider their investments beyond ROI but also as investments in the future of the field thanks to the considerable ROV they represent. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, such endeavours will be in vain if companies don’t embrace patient design. This entails the involvement of patients at the highest level of decision-making processes. In the digital health age, patients are more empowered than ever and want to have their voices heard in matters that impact their health. This is exemplified by patient-led \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaps.org\u002F\">DIY artificial pancreas\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitaltrends.com\u002Fcool-tech\u002Fdiy-medicine-expert-interview\u002F\">DIY medicine\u003C\u002Fa> movements. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why is Patient Design Essential in Healthcare? \u002F Episode 6 - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FhjPcpVaJ9xU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The FDA has even acknowledged the importance of patient design and has established its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fda.gov\u002Fadvisory-committees\u002Fcommittees-and-meeting-materials\u002Fpatient-engagement-advisory-committee\">Patient Engagement Advisory Committee\u003C\u002Fa>. Pharma companies should adopt a similar approach and include patient input in their midst. For example, they can utilise platforms such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.antidote.me\u002F\">Antidote\u003C\u002Fa> to help patients find the right clinical trial while cutting costs incurred due to delays in finding participants. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Patients can give invaluable insights to companies with their experience as medication users and benefit the drug development process. It’s a win-win situation that begins by adopting the principles of patient design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1120,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>We share a collection of 8 major ones below, ordered from the most practical and promising to the least ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",36305,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[464,857,1124,5,1125,1019,1126],802,489,515,[],[],[],[1131,1132,1133,1134,1135,745,888,1136,1137,231,1138,1139,1140],3335,3341,4483,1599,4491,1609,1613,1625,1885,3201,[1142,53,84,85,86,87,88,497,893,1143,89,1144,1027,1145],"post-58151","category-health-insurance","category-personalized-medicine","category-science-fiction",{"id":1121,"alt_text":64,"caption":64,"description":1147,"media_type":98,"media_details":1148,"post":1165,"source_url":1166},"Digital tools disrupting the supply chains of Pharma",{"width":100,"height":101,"file":1149,"sizes":1150,"image_meta":1164},"2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02.png",{"medium":1151,"large":1154,"thumbnail":1157,"medium_large":1160,"1536x1536":1161},{"file":1152,"width":107,"height":108,"mime-type":247,"source_url":1153},"tmf_article_291_A-02-370x208.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02-370x208.png",{"file":1155,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":1156},"tmf_article_291_A-02-768x432.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02-768x432.png",{"file":1158,"width":120,"height":120,"mime-type":247,"source_url":1159},"tmf_article_291_A-02-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02-150x150.png",{"file":1155,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":1156},{"file":1162,"width":126,"height":127,"mime-type":247,"source_url":1163},"tmf_article_291_A-02-1536x864.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02-1536x864.png",{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131},17427,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_291_A-02.png",{"cta_type":64,"cta_color":64,"subtitle":64,"key_takeaways":1168,"related_books":16,"related_posts_footer":16,"related_posts":16},[1169,1171],{"title":1170},"\u003Cp>With the rapidly evolving pace of the healthcare landscape in the digital health era, pharmaceutical companies have to adopt new strategies and consider new investment opportunities to stay relevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1172},"\u003Cp>We share 8 major trends, ranked based on their return-on-investment and return-on-vision; because a long-term vision is necessary to stay up-to-date in this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":1174,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":64,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":1114},"8 Top Pharma Trends In The Digital Health and AI Era - The Medical Futurist",{"self":1176,"collection":1181,"about":1183,"author":1185,"replies":1187,"version-history":1190,"predecessor-version":1194,"wp:featuredmedia":1198,"wp:attachment":1201,"wp:term":1204,"curies":1215},[1177],{"href":1178,"targetHints":1179},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F58151",{"allow":1180},[27],[1182],{"href":159},[1184],{"href":162},[1186],{"embeddable":41,"href":297},[1188],{"embeddable":41,"href":1189},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=58151",[1191],{"count":1192,"href":1193},7,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F58151\u002Frevisions",[1195],{"id":1196,"href":1197},58183,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F58151\u002Frevisions\u002F58183",[1199],{"embeddable":41,"href":1200},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F36305",[1202],{"href":1203},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=58151",[1205,1207,1209,1211,1213],{"taxonomy":11,"embeddable":41,"href":1206},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=58151",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":41,"href":1208},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=58151",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":41,"href":1210},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=58151",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":41,"href":1212},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=58151",{"taxonomy":196,"embeddable":41,"href":1214},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=58151",[1216],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},{"id":1218,"date":1219,"date_gmt":1220,"guid":1221,"modified":1223,"modified_gmt":1224,"slug":1225,"status":52,"type":53,"link":1226,"title":1227,"content":1229,"excerpt":1231,"author":61,"featured_media":1233,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":1234,"categories":1235,"tags":1236,"project_category":1244,"contact_email_category":1245,"yst_prominent_words":1246,"class_list":1259,"better_featured_image":1268,"acf":1301,"yoast_meta":1318,"_links":1320},14848,"2025-12-16T10:17:08","2025-12-16T09:17:08",{"rendered":1222},"http:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?p=14848","2025-12-16T10:17:14","2025-12-16T09:17:14","top-artificial-intelligence-companies-in-healthcare","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-artificial-intelligence-companies-in-healthcare",{"rendered":1228},"Top Artificial Intelligence Companies In Healthcare To Keep An Eye On",{"rendered":1230,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The field of medical AI is buzzing. More and more companies set the purpose to disrupt healthcare with the help of artificial intelligence. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given how fast these companies come and go, it can prove to be hard to stay up-to-date with the most promising ones.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here, I collected the biggest names currently on the market ranging from start-ups to tech giants to keep an eye on in the future.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To further help you keep up with what AI brings to medicine, The Medical Futurist team made \u003Ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002FArtificialIntelligenceinHealthcare\" target=\"_blank\">an easy-to-digest e-book\u003C\u002Fa> just about that. I highly encourage you to read it and would love to hear your thoughts!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Artificial Intelligence has to and will redesign healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>No one doubts that artificial intelligence has unimaginable potential. Within the next couple of years, it will revolutionise every area of our life, including medicine. However, many have their fears and doubts about AI taking over the world, Stephen Hawking even said that \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftechnology-30290540\" target=\"_blank\">the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race\u003C\u002Fa>. Nevertheless, I am fully convinced that if humanity prepares appropriately for the AI age, artificial intelligence will prove to be the next successful area of cooperation between humans and machines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Concerning healthcare, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fartificial-intelligence-will-redesign-healthcare\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">artificial intelligence will redesign it completely\u003C\u002Fa> – and for the better. AI could help medical professionals in designing treatment plans and finding the best-suited methods for every patient. It might assist repetitive, monotonous jobs, so physicians and nurses can concentrate on their actual jobs instead of e.g. fighting with the treadwheel of bureaucracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F07\u002FFigure-1-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51661\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F07\u002FFigure-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F07\u002FFigure-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F07\u002FFigure-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F07\u002FFigure-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI will assist medical professionals and patients in many ways\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In fact, our\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleanpub.com\u002FArtificialIntelligenceinHealthcare\" target=\"_blank\"> AI-book guide\u003C\u002Fa> aims to prepare healthcare and medical professionals for the era of human-machine collaboration and is a great way to know more about how such a collaboration can be beneficial to medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Mining medical records is the most obvious application of AI in medicine. Collecting, storing, normalising, tracing its lineage – it is the first step in revolutionising existing healthcare systems.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Look at this example which shows that AI is awfully needed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just look at this picture taken a few years ago in a Hungarian hospital in the capital city, Budapest. The personnel manages patients’ appointments MANUALLY on a giant blackboard, and I do not even want to comment on the index card holder. The hospital staff told the reporter that their online system can’t deal with multiple appointments for the same patient, so to be on the safe side, they still use the board on the wall. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-14849 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fstate-of-affairs-in-hu-hospital.jpeg\" alt=\"Artificial Intelligence Companies in Healthcare\" class=\"wp-image-14849\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fstate-of-affairs-in-hu-hospital.jpeg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fstate-of-affairs-in-hu-hospital-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fstate-of-affairs-in-hu-hospital-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fstate-of-affairs-in-hu-hospital-333x250.jpeg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">State of Affairs in a Hungarian Hospital – Photo Credit: Tamas Meszaros\u002FIndex\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It is obvious that such systems are unsustainable and artificial intelligence could offer help. And some entrepreneurs already realized the huge transformative as well as financial potential of medical AI. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The global AI in healthcare market size was $19.54 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $490 billion by 2032. The market is truly booming, hence start-ups grow out of nowhere like mushrooms. So, let me introduce you to companies that are on the best way to democratize healthcare through artificial intelligence. It is truly worth keeping an eye on them since they are great partners in building more transparent and effective healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Mining Medical Records within minutes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the age of Big Data, there is no question about how valuable patient data is. When such tech giants as Google or IBM appear in the field of patient data mining, everyone knows it is something worth doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhealth.google\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Health\u003C\u002Fa>\u002F\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeepmind.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>DeepMind\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In 2019 DeepMind’s health team \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeepmind.com\u002Fblog\u002Fannouncements\u002Fdeepmind-health-joins-google-health\" target=\"_blank\">merged with Google Health\u003C\u002Fa> to “build products that support care teams and improve patient outcomes.” Google Health is tapping into AI’s potential to help in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.research.google\u002F2024\u002F03\u002Fcomputer-aided-diagnosis-for-lung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lung cancer diagnoses\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Ftechnology\u002Fai\u002Ficad-partnership-breast-cancer-screening\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">breast cancer screening\u003C\u002Fa>, predicting \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fai.googleblog.com\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fdeep-learning-for-electronic-health.html\" target=\"_blank\">patient outcomes\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fabout.google\u002Fstories\u002Fseeingpotential\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">averting\u003C\u002Fa> blindness, and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fai.googleblog.com\u002Fsearch\u002Flabel\u002FHealth\" target=\"_blank\">more\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These aren’t just empty words, Google has walked its talk. Together with the company’s DeepMind branch, Google Health has \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pulselive.co.ke\u002Fbi\u002Ftech\u002Fgoogles-deepmind-created-an-ai-for-spotting-breast-cancer-that-can-outperform-human\u002F5sc7d8r\" target=\"_blank\">come up with an AI-based solution\u003C\u002Fa> for identifying breast cancer. What’s more, the algorithm even outperformed all human radiologists it was pitted against, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-019-1799-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on average by 11.5%\u003C\u002Fa>! \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-25895 size-full\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1044\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002FGoogle-Health-Google-DeepMind.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25895\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002FGoogle-Health-Google-DeepMind.jpg 1044w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002FGoogle-Health-Google-DeepMind-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002FGoogle-Health-Google-DeepMind-512x232.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.neowin.net\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fverily.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Verily\u003C\u002Fa>, the life sciences arm of Google’s umbrella corporation, Alphabet, is \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ffortune.com\u002F2016\u002F04\u002F22\u002Fjessica-mega-google-medical-verily\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">working on its data-collecting initiative\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.projectbaseline.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Project Baseline\u003C\u002Fa>. It aims to use some of the same algorithms that power Google’s famous search button in order to analyse what makes people healthy. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automating Medical Administration\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faugmedix.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Augmedix\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Medical documentation specialist Augmedix developed solutions to extract data from natural physician-patient conversations and convert it to medical notes in real-time, which are automatically transferred to EHR systems of healthcare providers. Addressing the administrative burdens of healthcare workers and automating these tasks will become a major time saver in the sector, and potentially also a direction which can help reduce burnout symptoms of medical personnel. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their latest announcement was the launch of a fully automated, generative \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faugmedix.com\u002Fresources\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-release\u002Faugmedix-launches-industrys-first-fully-automated-genai-powered-medical-documentation-product-for-emergency-departments\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">AI (GenAI) powered medical documentation tool\u003C\u002Fa> for Emergency Departments. This builds on their \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faugmedix.com\u002Fresources\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-release\u002Faugmedix-announces-new-ai-medical-documentation-product-augmedix-go-a-clinician-controlled-mobile-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Augmedix Go solution\u003C\u002Fa>, a clinician-controlled mobile app that uses generative AI to instantaneously create a fully automated draft medical note after each patient visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company published \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faugmedix.com\u002Fresources\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-release\u002Faugmedix-announces-new-positive-data-and-enhancements-to-its-ambient-ai-product-augmedix-go\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">survey results\u003C\u002Fa> showing “that clinicians in ambulatory care settings save up to one hour or more per clinic day” by using their platform.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepscribe.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DeepScribe\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their AI-powered platform uses ambient voice technology and natural language processing to automate the creation of medical notes. By using advanced speech recognition models, DeepScribe captures natural conversations between physicians and patients, transforming them into comprehensive, accurate clinical notes. The EHR integration means physicians can quickly review and sign off the notes. According to the company, their solution saves doctors up to \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepscribe.ai\u002Fresources\u002Fmedical-scribe-software-gives-doctors-hours-back-in-their-day-heres-how-theyre-spending-it\" target=\"_blank\">three hours per day\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>DeepSribe says they have built their tool using the world’s largest database of natural patient conversations, and state that it is significantly (32%) more accurate than GPT4. (Which is of course great, but we have to note that GPT was never specifically trained for medical purposes).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nabla.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nabla\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Nabla is a company that focuses on developing AI-powered tools for healthcare professionals, with a particular emphasis on medical documentation. Their platform utilizes natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to streamline clinical workflows, enhance patient communication, and improve the overall quality of care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Nabla’s AI Copilot automatically drafts medical notes based on clinician-patient conversations, saving valuable time and reducing the risk of errors. Their AI-powered chatbots can also handle routine patient inquiries, freeing up clinicians for more complex tasks. Additionally, Nabla offers an AI-driven knowledge base that provides clinicians with instant access to relevant medical information, supporting informed decision-making at the point of care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disrupting Medical Imaging\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Medical imaging encompasses every technique and method with which it becomes possible to represent the inner secrets of the body. X-ray, ECG, MRI, ultrasound, tomography – to name a few of the most commonly known ones. And what comes to your mind when you think about these procedures? Usually a huge, unfriendly room in a hospital with an even bigger, expensive-looking, and complicated machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And if you think that, then you are awfully right. Also,\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theatlantic.com\u002Fhealth\u002Farchive\u002F2016\u002F09\u002Fradiology-gap\u002F501803\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"> two-thirds of the world lacks access to medical imaging\u003C\u002Fa> exactly because current technologies are unwieldy, expensive, and require extensive training. This is exactly what the following innovative AI start-ups want to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1)\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.butterflynetinc.com\u002F#News\" target=\"_blank\">Butterfly Network\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Jonathan Rothberg established his start-up, Butterfly Network in 2011 with the goal to create a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.butterflynetwork.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fdevice-iq\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handheld medical imaging device\u003C\u002Fa> that can \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wired.com\u002F2014\u002F11\u002Fbutterfly-network\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">make both MRI and ultrasounds significantly cheaper and more efficient.\u003C\u002Fa> His ultimate aim is to automate much of the medical imaging process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cardiac Apical 4 Chamber | Clinical Image\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FpJCYJk8fCQg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company’s Butterfly iQ was the first step towards this goal. This portable handheld device uses an Ultrasound-on-Chip technology to replace the traditional transducer system with a single silicon chip, emulating any type of transducer (linear, curved or phased) allowing for whole-body imaging from a single probe. By combining semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and cloud technology in a pocketable form, the Butterfly iQ is making remote medical imaging a reality, a boon to remote communities, some of which are benefiting from such crucial medical information \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nytimes.com\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F15\u002Fhealth\u002Fmedical-scans-butterfly-iq.html\" target=\"_blank\">for the first time\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.enlitic.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Enlitic\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Enlitic uses the power of deep learning technologies, specifically its prowess at certain forms of image recognition to harvest the data stemming from radiology images and apply it in unique medical cases. Deep learning actually means the process by which a computer takes in data and then, based on its extensive knowledge drawn from analysing other data, interprets that information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The start-up’s technology can interpret a medical image in milliseconds —up to 10,000 times faster than the average radiologist. It integrates seamlessly into any existing health system so as to optimise patient outcomes while empowering physicians. A study even showed that with Enlitic’s help, radiologists \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fai-med.io\u002Fai-med-news\u002Fenlitic-study-radiologists-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">read cases 21% faster\u003C\u002Fa>. In \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dotmed.com\u002Fnews\u002Fstory\u002F48925\" target=\"_blank\">another study\u003C\u002Fa>, the algorithm had even been able to detect malignant lung nodules up to 18 months before a biopsy was even ordered. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enlitic - For Radiologists, By Radiologists.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fw6C24yxK6io?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company has \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.auntminnie.com\u002Findex.aspx?sec=ser&sub=def&pag=dis&ItemID=137771\" target=\"_blank\">signed a deal with GE Healthcare\u003C\u002Fa> in August 2022, under the agreement GE will embed Enlitic’s \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.appliedradiology.com\u002Farticles\u002Fenlitic-curie-platform-nets-fda-clearance-ce-marking\" target=\"_blank\">Curie platform\u003C\u002Fa> into GE’s PACS software to improve radiologist workflow and efficiency. The collaboration is designed to improve data standardisation and improve efficiency by eliminating the need for radiologists to spend time on activities like correcting broken hanging protocols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tempus.com\u002Fradiology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tempus Radiology\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Formerly known as Arterys, this team focuses on where the cloud, artificial intelligence, and medical imaging meet. Originally focused on cloud-based platforms for faster radiology image examination and reduced missed detections, Arterys is now a key component of Tempus Labs’ precision medicine platform. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their Pixel platform aids radiologists and oncologists by automating image analysis, quantifying lesions, tracking disease progression, and generating detailed reports. These tools integrate seamlessly with existing hospital systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy across various medical fields, including oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology. Tempus Radiology’s AI-driven technology supports precise and timely medical decision-making, ultimately improving patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LUNG AI\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FV8c1xhWK3sc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When Arterys \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedtechinnovator.org\u002Farterys-and-tempus-precision-merger\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">was acquired by precision medicine AI powerhouse Tempus Labs\u003C\u002Fa> in October 2022, it was the biggest acquisition in the history of imaging AI, highlighting the segment’s continued shift beyond traditional radiology use cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4)\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gehealthcare.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fultrasound\u002Fultrasound-digital-solutions\u002Fverisound-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GE Verisound AI\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Formerly known as Caption Health, which was earlier also known as Bay Lab, the company was acquired by GE Healthcare in 2023. The company’s AI software aims to make it easier for non-specialists to capture high-quality ultrasound images of the heart. This can lead to earlier disease detection and improved patient outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>2022 was a strong year for the company: they launched the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fcaption-health-launches-first-in-home-ultrasound-service-for-heart-health-caption-care-301572183.html\" target=\"_blank\">first in-home ultrasound service\u003C\u002Fa> for heart health in the US, and following the FDA 510(k) clearance, they also \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nsmedicaldevices.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcaption-health-obtains-ce-mark-for-caption-ai-technology-platform\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">obtained a CE mark\u003C\u002Fa> for their AI technology platform to detect cardiac disease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The latest news from the new, GE-backed era is the launch of Caption AI, a combination of portability and AI guidance. Caption AI provides real-time visual guidance to prompt the user on probe movements and includes a quality meter to ensure the user is getting the best possible images. Once an image is acquired, the AutoEF feature automatically calculates the left ventricular ejection fraction. The solution automatically captures the best-quality image from each view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5) \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbehold.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Behold.ai \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using their red dot algorithm based on deep learning models, Behold.ai’s software can classify a CXR and localize its findings as heatmaps. Their AI was trained from over 30,000 images, all of which had been reviewed by experienced UK-certified Consultant Radiologists. This resulted in an algorithm with over 90% accuracy that can detect abnormalities within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"behold.ai red dot® Artificial Intelligence in action\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFBAjEvjKuoc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company, headquartered in London, is already collaborating with the NHS and has deployed its AI solution in several NHS Trusts. A \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.behold.ai\u002Fcase-studies\u002Fcalderdale-huddersfield-nhs-trust-case-study\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">recent case study\u003C\u002Fa> has shown that their solution reduced radiologists’ workload by 29% and reduced the waiting time for a diagnosis by 71%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a recent post Chairman and CEO Simon Rasalingham wrote about a new partnership \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fsimon-rasalingham-5b0826_uk-india-partnership-hear-from-the-tech-ugcPost-7226488110354759680-YmI9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\">with Quantum Global AI\u003C\u002Fa>, showing dedication to be part of the upcoming quantum computing revolution – if and when it arrives. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>6) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Foxipit.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Oxipit\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lithuanian Oxipit develops automation technologies for medical imaging. The company’s ChestEye is an AI double-reading medical imaging tool. The product analyses final radiologist reports and corresponding medical images. Operating in near-real-time, Oxipit Quality helps to identify reporting errors and improve patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oxipit and Astra Zeneca launched a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.itnonline.com\u002Fcontent\u002Foxipit-and-astrazeneca-join-forces-aid-early-lung-cancer-detection\">joint pilot study\u003C\u002Fa> in 2021, the software was deployed in two major primary care centers in Lithuania. With nearly 50,000 chest X-ray images analysed, ChestEye Quality identified 190 clinically relevant missed findings, 82 of which were potentially missed subtle pulmonary nodules, potentially identifying additional early instances of lung cancer. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-024-55792-1#Sec11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 study\u003C\u002Fa> showed that the ChestEye algorithm identified \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-024-55792-1\u002Ftables\u002F2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a good number of conditions\u003C\u002Fa> almost as good as the reference radiologists. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>7) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclarius.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Clarius\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Clarius develops portable wireless HD ultrasound machines that come with cloud storage and an AI-powered app, which can automatically detect anatomy at the macro level, allowing physicians to scan without having to adjust the system, the algorithm is also used to automatically optimise image quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Following the FDA clearance issued in 2021, the company \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businesswire.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhome\u002F20220505005072\u002Fen\u002FClarius-Receives-CE-Mark-Certification-for-Seven-New-Ultra-Portable-Wireless-Ultrasound-Scanners-for-Apple-and-Android-Devices\" target=\"_blank\">received CE Mark\u003C\u002Fa> Certifications and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicaldevice-network.com\u002Fnews\u002Fclarius-wireless-ultrasound-scanners\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Health Canada approvals\u003C\u002Fa> for their devices in 2022.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clarius T-Mode™ for Head & Neck\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F3keEAJEOyp4?start=35&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company had a strong year in 2024. Their OB AI fetal biometric measurement tool \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclarius.com\u002Fpress\u002Ffda-clears-clarius-ob-ai-for-handheld-ultrasound-leap-forward-in-prenatal-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">acquired FDA clearance\u003C\u002Fa>. Clarius also received the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclarius.com\u002Fpress\u002Fclarius-receives-ce-mark-certification-for-its-dual-array-wireless-handheld-scanner-for-whole-body-ultrasound-imaging\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">CE Mark\u003C\u002Fa> for its dual-array wireless handheld scanner for whole-body ultrasound imaging, which also got regulatory approval in the UK and Australia. They also launched \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.clarius.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F23679287296788-Introducing-T-Mode-AI\" target=\"_blank\">T-mode AI\u003C\u002Fa>, which shows an adjacent image with distinctive graphics and text labels that instantly identify one or more anatomical structures for educational purposes. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speeding up biological data management and drug development from years to weeks \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Developing pharmaceuticals through clinical trials sometimes takes more than a decade and costs billions of dollars. \u003Cem>Speeding up the process of drug development and making it more cost-effective through AI technologies would have an enormous effect on today’s healthcare\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1) \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.atomwise.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atomwise\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This San Francisco-based company aims to reduce the costs of medicine development by using supercomputers to predict in advance from a database of molecular structures which potential medicines will work and which won’t. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their technology, called \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.atomwise.com\u002Four-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">AtomNet\u003C\u002Fa>, uses convolutional neural networks, an AI technology similar to the one that enables self-driving cars or that allows you to talk to your phone. By taking cues from millions of experimental affinity measurements and thousands of protein structures, AtomNet is able to predict the binding of small molecules to proteins and thereby identify an effective and safe drug candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual screening of a kinase with AtomNet technology\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FkojGFv_X9fs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Atomwise \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fiercebiotech.com\u002Fbiotech\u002Fsanofi-signs-12b-pact-atomwise-latest-high-value-ai-drug-discovery-deal\" target=\"_blank\">signed a $1.2 billion research collaboration\u003C\u002Fa> with Sanofi in August 2022, it centers on leveraging the AtomNet platform to research small molecules aimed at up to five drug targets. The platform incorporates deep learning for structure-based drug design, enabling the rapid, AI-powered search of Atomwise’s proprietary library of more than 3 trillion synthesizable compounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41598-024-54655-z\" target=\"_blank\">landmark study\u003C\u002Fa> published in 2024, the company reported that researchers applied AtomNet to 318 targets through collaborations with over 250 academic labs across 30 countries, representing the largest and most comprehensive virtual high-throughput screening campaign to date. AtomNet successfully identified structurally novel hits for 235 of the 318 targets evaluated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.recursion.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Recursion\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.businesswire.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhome\u002F20161003005212\u002Fen\u002FRecursion-Pharmaceuticals-Raises-13M-Discover-Drugs-Artificial\" target=\"_blank\">This drug discovery company was founded in 2013\u003C\u002Fa> with the purpose of building a proprietary drug discovery platform that combines the best elements of high-throughput biology and automation with the latest advances in AI to date, they’ve imaged \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.recursionpharma.com\u002Fapproach-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">tens of billions of human cells\u003C\u002Fa> and generated over 19 petabytes of biological data to feed their AI. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RxRx1: Machine Learning Dataset for Drug Discovery\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FX8ZIBydVRwQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By pairing computer vision with classic machine learning and neural networks, the company is able to conduct \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FRecursionPharma\u002Fstatus\u002F1610712683254542337\" target=\"_blank\">about 2 million experiments every week\u003C\u002Fa>. In this way, Recursion’s algorithm can reveal new drug candidates, mechanisms of action, and potential toxicity, which can lead to novel treatments for patients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In 2024 they \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhyscaler.com\u002Finsights\u002Frecursion-biohive-2-ai-drug-discovery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">completed BioHive-2\u003C\u002Fa>, an extremely powerful supercomputer, to accelerate the discovery of new drugs using advanced AI and vast biological datasets. In an August announcement, they announced the acquisition of Exscientia, a smaller competitor with a pipeline of treatments for immunology and oncology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepgenomics.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Deep Genomics\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Toronto-based Deep Genomics created an AI platform that works in concert with its experts to discover and develop genetic medicines, including \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepgenomics.com\u002Fpipeline\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">novel therapeutic solutions\u003C\u002Fa> for conditions with high unmet needs. For instance, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepgenomics.com\u002Fupdates\u002Fdeep-genomics-nominates-industrys-first-ai-discovered-therapeutic-candidate\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">the company announced\u003C\u002Fa> in September 2019 that it discovered a novel treatment target and corresponding drug candidate for Wilson’s disease. Deep Genomics is also working on its \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deepgenomics.com\u002Fproject-saturn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Project Saturn,\u003C\u002Fa> which it describes as a “toolkit for controlling cell biology along crucial pathways”, which will allow for faster discovery of therapies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fturbine.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Turbine\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Originating in Hungary, Turbine developed its proprietary Simulated Cell technology, a virtual high-definition tumour cell based on manually curated literature that can be customised into a desired model. Millions of simulated experiments, guided by an AI, can then be run on this model to analyse and better understand the underlying pathomechanism and design the best therapy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14944 size-full\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fturbine-simulated-cell.png\" alt=\"Turbine - Simulated Cell\" class=\"wp-image-14944\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fturbine-simulated-cell.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fturbine-simulated-cell-768x425.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fturbine-simulated-cell-512x283.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F01\u002Fturbine-simulated-cell-452x250.png 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Fturbine.ai\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>The technology is already used in collaborations with Bayer, the University of Cambridge, and top Hungarian research groups to find new cancer cures, speed up the time to market, and save the lives of patients suffering from currently incurable forms of the lethal disease. Turbine \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fturbine.ai\u002Fnews\u002Fturbine-announces-collaboration-to-uncover-biological-mechanisms-of-drug-resistance-in-hematological-cancers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entered a collaboration\u003C\u002Fa> with AstraZeneca in 2024 to identify and understand mechanisms of resistance to therapy in hematological cancers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Management\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fada.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Ada Health\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ada is a health company based in Berlin that operates an end-user self-assessment app. The app started out as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) for doctors and was adapted in 2016 to focus on the bits patients could understand. The app has almost 14 million users. It takes reported symptoms, matches them with symptoms of patients of similar age and gender, and reports the statistical likelihood that the patient has a certain condition. It is currently available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Romanian, and French. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The app \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedcitynews.com\u002F2022\u002F03\u002Fada-health-platform-now-available-on-epic-is-helping-drive-value-based-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">became available\u003C\u002Fa> in Epic App Orchard in May 2022 and \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fada-health-receives-eu-mdr-certification-for-ai-powered-symptom-assessment-platform-301703363.html\" target=\"_blank\">received a Class IIa medical device certification\u003C\u002Fa> in Europe in the fall of 2022. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mysense.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MySense AI\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>MySense is a wellbeing analytics platform. It collects data related to the activities of daily living through passive IoT sensors. Its AI algorithm learns an individual’s behavior patterns to establish what ‘being well’ looks like for that person. The platform allows patients to monitor their health at home and identify declines in health in real time. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>An interesting cooperation is between the company and the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, which aims to help people remain in their homes and retain their independence for longer, and the use of their technology \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhealthcare-digital.com\u002Fdigital-healthcare\u002Fscc-and-south-warwickshire-nhs-pilot-cuts-hospital-visits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seems to dramatically reduce\u003C\u002Fa> the number of hospital visits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.diabeloop.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diabeloop\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Diabeloop is a key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery. Its solution for automated type 1 diabetes treatment calculates the insulin doses patients need throughout the day and administers them in an automated and personalised manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.drugdeliverybusiness.com\u002Fstudy-automated-insulin-delivery-diabetes-diabeloop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">announced the results\u003C\u002Fa> of a 12-month data-collecting study in 2022, the cohort included 4,162 patients across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, and Switzerland. The study demonstrated time-in-range improvements of 17.6% over one year of real-world use. Patients spent less than 20 minutes per day in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skinvision.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skinvision\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Skinvision developed an app to remotely evaluate suspicious skin lesions. Users take a picture of the lesion in question, upload it to the app, fill out a short questionnaire and will receive a preliminary evaluation prepared by the AI algorithm in a few minutes. This preliminary diagnosis will be followed by a final evaluation conducted by a human dermatologist in 1-2 days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoebothealth.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woebot\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Woebot is an AI-powered mental health app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy tools to support teen and adult users in finding their inner peace. The chat algorithm obviously doesn’t substitute a trained psychologist or psychiatrist, however, many users reported that the app helped them take the first step. They often reflected on the positive aspects of using their phones as mental help: you don’t have to leave your apartment and there is no stigma attached to the “sessions”. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.news-medical.net\u002Fnews\u002F20221219\u002FMental-health-chatbots-can-effectively-engage-people-with-depression-study-shows.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">study found \u003C\u002Fa>that the app was able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care Coordination and Disease Detection\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.viz.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viz.ai\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Viz.ai is a leading player in the application of artificial intelligence to disease detection and care coordination. Their flagship product, Viz.ai One, is an AI-powered platform that rapidly analyzes medical images to identify suspected diseases, such as strokes, aneurysms, and intracranial hemorrhages. This technology significantly accelerates the diagnostic process, enabling faster treatment decisions and potentially improving patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Viz.ai also offers Viz Connect, a communication tool that facilitates seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary care teams. By streamlining workflows and enabling real-time communication, Viz Connect ensures that the right specialists are alerted and involved in the patient’s care as quickly as possible. Viz.ai’s solutions are already deployed in numerous hospitals and health systems, helping to transform the way critical care is delivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hippocraticai.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hippocratic AI\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hippocratic AI focuses on developing generative AI “agents” that assist healthcare professionals by handling non-diagnostic tasks through empathetic, conversational interactions. These AI agents, powered by Hippocratic’s healthcare-focused large language model (LLM) and NVIDIA’s technology, have been tested and shown to outperform human nurses in some tasks, such as identifying medication impacts and detecting toxic drug dosages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their virtual nurses are capable of handling routine patient calls for checkups, risk assessments, pre-op instructions, and other non-emergency medical interactions. These AI nurses are designed to improve access to care, reduce costs, and free up human clinicians for more complex tasks – and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.foxbusiness.com\u002Ftechnology\u002Fnvidia-announces-ai-powered-health-care-agents-outperform-nurses-cost-9-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost approximately $9 per hour\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.corti.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corti\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>By listening in on patient interviews, analysing the caller’s voice and background noises, and taking insights from historical data and artificial neural networks, the AI is able to understand the context and patterns in critical conversations. In this way, it can assist emergency medical professionals by alerting them if, say it identifies a heart attack in progress and making life-saving decisions. Their AI assists dispatchers through the triaging flow, but also listens in to the interview and makes suggestions, like a real-time second opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Corti Cardiac Arrest Detection Demo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FDfeDjtAQKRc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dispatchers in Denmark, where the company is based, can identify a heart attack from descriptions over the phone \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fastcompany.com\u002F40515740\u002Fhaving-a-heart-attack-this-ai-helps-emergency-dispatchers-find-out\" target=\"_blank\">about 73% of the time\u003C\u002Fa>. On the other hand, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.resuscitationjournal.com\u002Farticle\u002FS0300-9572(18)30975-4\u002Ffulltext\" target=\"_blank\">a study\u003C\u002Fa> with Corti showed that the AI performed better than emergency medical dispatchers in identifying cardiac arrest in emergency phone calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you know about other companies disrupting healthcare through artificial intelligence, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FBerci\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please let us know\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\u002Fposts\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F04\u002FScreenshot-2020-04-02-at-13.35.51-768x311.png\" alt=\"\" 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medical AI field is rapidly evolving with a mix of startups and tech giants, all set out to revolutionize healthcare\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1314},"\u003Cp>As AI continues to demonstrate its efficacy in healthcare, such as through improved diagnostic accuracy, the industry faces the challenge of integrating these advancements in a way that is safe, accessible and fair to all patients\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1316},"\u003Cp>The first healthcare facets where AI will have a profound impact will likely be administration, medical imaging, and drug development\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":64},{"yoast_wpseo_title":1269,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":1319,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":1226},"Read about the biggest artificial intelligence companies in healthcare ranging from start-ups to tech giants to keep an eye on in the 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Top Health Chatbots",{"rendered":1375,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Over the past years, smart algorithm-powered, text- or voice-based interfaces have multiplied, and they are also taking their place in healthcare. These can ease the burden on doctors in primary care and help patients learn to take care of their health responsibly. To know more about what this technology can offer, we collected the top health chatbots.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Would you like to try one? Check out the following video about healthcare chatbots:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Can A Chatbot Help Deal With My Sore Throat? - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fss2satDZdy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The age of talking algorithms is here\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In 2018, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgoogle-please-make-dentists-appointment\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Google stunned the world\u003C\u002Fa> with the latest feature of the Google Assistant, Duplex, which was able to make an appointment in a hair salon in eerily human-sounding conversational sentences. After the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fgenerative-ai-explained-its-impact-and-future-in-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generative AI boom\u003C\u002Fa> of the past year, it feels like century-old news.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Chatbots, computer programs or smart algorithms conducting conversation via auditory or textual methods, are becoming more and more popular and widespread\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Do you want to know more dad jokes? Figure out riddles? Learn something new? No problem! \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moreover, chatbots are entering the territory of humans: empathy and feelings. Do you need a friend when you feel lonely? Chatbots like Replika can help you out. Actually, as the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Findianexpress.com\u002Farticle\u002Fexplained\u002Fexplained-sci-tech\u002Fromance-with-chatbot-replika-8846570\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">story of Replika\u003C\u002Fa> illustrates, these chatbots \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dazeddigital.com\u002Fscience-tech\u002Farticle\u002F56099\u002F1\u002Fit-happened-to-me-i-had-a-love-affair-with-a-robot-replika-app\" target=\"_blank\">can enter realms\u003C\u002Fa> reportedly unforeseen even to their makers.  If you are not familiar with the saga, over the years, users turned Replica from friendbot to sexting partner and virtual love, until Italian authorities \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reuters.com\u002Ftechnology\u002Fitaly-bans-us-based-ai-chatbot-replika-using-personal-data-2023-02-03\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">stepped in\u003C\u002Fa> in the name of child safety and data protection, \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vice.com\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fy3py9j\u002Fai-companion-replika-erotic-roleplay-updates\" target=\"_blank\">leaving users shattered\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But these algorithms are not only for offering virtual friendship (or romance). Mental health app – relational agent, to be precise – \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoebothealth.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Woebot\u003C\u002Fa> promises to meaningfully connect with you. This chatbot is capable to form a bond with users and show empathy while giving you a chance to talk about your troubles and get some counselling back in return – just as a human psychologist does. Or would you rather like to get connected to a human coach instantly? Turn to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fginger.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ginger\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-17926 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fchatbots-facebook-contests-tips-guide-headline.jpg\" alt=\"Chatbots in Healthcare\" class=\"wp-image-17926\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fchatbots-facebook-contests-tips-guide-headline.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fchatbots-facebook-contests-tips-guide-headline-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fchatbots-facebook-contests-tips-guide-headline-512x303.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fchatbots-facebook-contests-tips-guide-headline-422x250.jpg 422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.blog.woobox.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Chatbots and their place in healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are countless cases where a digital personal assistant or a chatbot could help physicians, nurses, patients or their families. \u003Cstrong>Better organization of patient pathways, medication management, help in emergency situations or with first aid, and offering a solution for simpler medical issues\u003C\u002Fstrong>: these are all possible situations for chatbots to step in and ease the burden on medical professionals. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health chatbots are also being used to address specific issues in healthcare. Northwell Health launched one \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.northwell.edu\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-latest\u002Fnorthwell-launches-chatbot-to-boost-use-of-colonoscopy\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help reduce “no-shows”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for colonoscopies, a procedure elemental in colorectal cancer diagnosis. This issue is particularly concerning as\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmhealthintelligence.com\u002Fnews\u002Fnorthwell-chatbot-addresses-no-show-rates-with-patient-outreach\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40 percent of less privileged patients\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don’t follow through with the pr\u003C\u002Fspan>ocedure. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-023-00786-y\" target=\"_blank\">This study from March 2023\u003C\u002Fa> reports how an app developed to help patients’ bowel preparation can increase compliance and thus, the number of successful colonoscopies. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In some cases, health chatbots are also able to connect patients with clinicians for diagnosis or treatment, but that is one step further down the line. The general idea is that in the future, these talking or texting smart algorithms might become \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmedpalm-new-ai-medical-chatbots-will-soon-be-better-than-waiting-for-a-doctor\" target=\"_blank\">the first contact point for primary care\u003C\u002Fa>. Patients will not get in touch with physicians or nurses or any medical professional with every one of their health questions but will turn to chatbots first. If the little medical helper cannot comfortably respond to the raised issues, it will transfer the case to a real-life doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As the number of health chatbots multiplies at an incredible speed, we decided to list the most promising ones to have a clue about where the health chatbot industry is heading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot.png\" alt=\"healthcare chatbot\" class=\"wp-image-17973\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F012_health_chatbot-444x250.png 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health chatbots on the rise\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last couple of years, we’ve had to bid farewell to some prominent health chatbots. Izzy, the handy period tracking and women’s health bot, stopped to exist. Eva, from Spain-based Bots4Health, who could chat about a wide range of health issues with users followed suit. Even some promising tech like Cognitoys with its dinosaur-shaped AI companion toys went off the radar.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just as we have to bid farewell to those bots who left us, we are happy to welcome new ones in this venture.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health chatbots are on the rise and keep attracting investors. \u003C\u002Fspan>This page lists \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftracxn.com\u002Fd\u002Ftrending-themes\u002Fstartups-in-healthcare-chatbots\u002F__AXRhOxVhBdHrB3kNRRV-rJNbuz66moUFeot5q0tnlG0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over a hundred healthcare chatbot startups\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youper.ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Youper\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-25703 size-medium\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FYouper-Chatbot.png\" alt=\"Youper\" class=\"wp-image-25703\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FYouper-Chatbot.png 680w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FYouper-Chatbot-512x182.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basing itself on the latest scientific research, Youper’s AI monitors and improves users’ emotional health with quick personalized conversations \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youper.ai\u002Ffaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using psychological techniques\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To further help one improve their emotional health, \u003Cstrong>the app features personalised meditations as well as the ability to track mood and monitor emotional health\u003C\u002Fstrong>. As users communicate with the chatbot, it will learn more about them and fine-tune the experience in order to fit their needs.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fflorence.chat\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Florence\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The chatbot is basically \u003Cstrong>a “personal nurse,”\u003C\u002Fstrong> and works on Facebook Messenger, Skype or Kik. “She” can remind patients to take their pills, which might be a handy feature for older patients. You just write the name of the medicine in chat, the number of times a day you must take it and at what time. Then, Florence sends you a message in chat every time you must take the pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Florence can track the user’s health, for example, body weight, mood or period, helping them to reach their goals. The chatbot also has the skills to find the nearest pharmacy or doctor’s office in case you need it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Florence – Your health assistant\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FY8xxglM083s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.livehealthily.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Healthily\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>This free platform offers actionable health information based on highly accurate sources and lets the user make the best choices for their health\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is basically an AI-powered symptom checker. It’s available on iOS, Android, Facebook Messenger, Slack, KIK, Telegram, as well as a browser version.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Healthily (formerly known as Your.MD) is also an excellent source of online medical service providers, no matter whether you are looking for pharmacies, test centres, doctors’ offices\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or recommendations for mental health apps.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we tested it in \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-big-symptom-checker-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our symptom checker review\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we found it to be a user-friendly service – but one that can easily overload the user with possible conditions.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-17931 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fyour.md.jpg\" alt=\"Your.Md Chatbot\" class=\"wp-image-17931\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fyour.md.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fyour.md-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fyour.md-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fyour.md-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.techcrunch.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fada.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Ada Health\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With over 13 million users and 31 million completed assessments, Ada is one of the most popular symptom assessment solutions on the market. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health companion app \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cb>can assess the user’s health based on the indicated symptoms using its vast, AI-based database\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We also gave this one a spin in \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-big-symptom-checker-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our big symptom checker review\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and found it to be the one with the most features from those we tested.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Nathrath, CEO of Ada Health told The Medical Futurist that in the future, “\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ada will become a standard diagnostic tool for doctors. That is already the case; users can share their health assessment with their doctor or, in the UK, they can choose to consult with a qualified GP. Ada will also become much more of an ongoing health companion, helping patients and doctors to intelligently monitor health data over the long term to enable predictive and proactive care\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.” Moreover, they have experimented with a voice interface and have trialled using Ada through Amazon Alexa.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-17932 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fada-health.png\" alt=\"Ada Health\" class=\"wp-image-17932\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fada-health.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fada-health-768x327.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fada-health-512x218.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fada-health-458x195.png 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.medium.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.sensely.com\" target=\"_blank\">Sensely\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The virtual medical assistant named \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techemergence.com\u002Fchatbots-for-healthcare-comparison\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Molly can assess the patient’s symptoms\u003C\u002Fa> using speech, text, images, and video. As the user wishes, it can use text or speech to communicate. \u003Cstrong>Based on the gathered data as well as the information fed to its smart algorithm, Sensely interprets the user’s symptoms and recommends a diagnosis\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Molly uses the colours of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicinenet.com\u002Fmedical_triage_code_tags_and_triage_terminology\u002Fviews.htm\">triage\u003C\u002Fa> system, well-known in emergency care to decide about the urgency of a case. In Sensely’s symptom triage it means an assessment of whether self-care is enough or the patient should turn to a doctor. Moreover, it offers a local service discovery and rich resources for self-care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sensely virtual health assistant "Molly"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FAU1nGpOmZpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.buoyhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\">Buoy Health\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Reportedly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techemergence.com\u002Fchatbots-for-healthcare-comparison\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developed by a team of doctors and computer scientists\u003C\u002Fa> through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi-lab.harvard.edu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard Innovation Laboratory\u003C\u002Fa>, the company’s algorithm was trained on clinical data from \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fdigital-health-startup-buoy-launches-ai-powered-symptom-checking-chatbot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18,000 medical papers\u003C\u002Fa> to mirror the literature referenced by physicians. Examples of data include \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fdigital-health-startup-buoy-launches-ai-powered-symptom-checking-chatbot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 million patients and approximately 1,700 conditions\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.buoyhealth.com\u002Fsymptom-checker\u002F\">check your symptoms\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.buoyhealth.com\u002Fsymptom-checker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.buoyhealth.com\u002Fsymptom-checker\u002F\">online\u003C\u002Fa> or browse the vast database of Buoy Health to figure out what might be wrong with your health. \u003Cstrong>The chatbot thoroughly asks you about the details of your medical state and offers you various solutions and actionable steps to take\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-17933 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F1611-938-buoy-health-initial-funding.jpg\" alt=\"Buoy Health\" class=\"wp-image-17933\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F1611-938-buoy-health-initial-funding.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F1611-938-buoy-health-initial-funding-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F1611-938-buoy-health-initial-funding-512x298.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F1611-938-buoy-health-initial-funding-430x250.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.cursor.org\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Finfermedica.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Infermedica\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infermedica leverages machine learning technology to power the symptom-checker chatbot, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsymptomate.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptomate\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The platform runs online and on mobile phones as a chatbot or voice-based application. It assesses the user’s health status and based on the symptoms, it sets up a possible diagnosis and gives actionable recommendations. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Infermedica claims to have more than 14 million health checks to date and supports 24 languages in their products. During the pandemic’s first year, the company \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fventurebeat.com\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F06\u002Finfermedica-raises-10-25-million-for-chatbots-and-voice-assistants-that-triage-health-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">launched a COVID-19 risk assessment tool\u003C\u002Fa>, used by over half a million patients and implemented by 300 organizations, including two national governments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-17934 size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate.jpg\" alt=\"Infermedica\" class=\"wp-image-17934\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fsymptomate-444x250.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoebothealth.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Woebot\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Already mentioned in the introduction above, Woebot calls itself “the future of mental health” – and sure it seems like it. The chatbot uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to listen and advise, anyone who turns to the bot for help. It can be used on Facebook Messenger, so if you start using it, you’ll be asked daily about your howabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Not intending to be a therapeutic solution, Woebot offers support and techniques for coping with mental issues. There is a “general” mental health app for adult users, and the company introduces two new products from their pipeline that are not yet available: two prescription-only apps, one for adolescent depression and one for postpartum depression. The company has a \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoebothealth.com\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FWoebot-Health-Research-Bibliography.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">long list of publications\u003C\u002Fa> behind its product and has recently launched \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoebothealth.com\u002Fwhy-science-in-the-loop-is-the-next-breakthrough-for-mental-health\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">an interesting clinical trial\u003C\u002Fa> comparing Woebot in its current form with a new version that has been augmented with a Large Language Model (LLM). \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FWoebot-768x403.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35847\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FWoebot-768x403.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F08\u002FWoebot.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\u002F>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cmark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">As the healthcare chatbot market is buzzing, no one could collect every one of them as the next day, new ones will appear on the horizon. That also shows what bright future chatbots have in healthcare and how broad the scope is where they can lend a helping hand to both patients and physicians. Do you know about any exciting health chatbot innovations? 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A community of empowered patients, future-oriented healthcare professionals, concerned health policymakers, sensible health tech developers, and enthusiastic medical students. If there were ever a time to join us, it is now. Every contribution, however big or small, powers our research and sustains our future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\">\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: #e71d3299; color: #000;\">Click here to support The Medical Futurist from as little as $3\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> – it only takes a minute. Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n",{"rendered":1377,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Meet Molly, Ginger and Replika – some of your new chatbot friends aiming to make your life better. In the last years, smart algorithm-powered, text or voice-based interfaces have multiplied, and they are also taking their place in healthcare. The Medical Futurist believes they will ease the burden on doctors in primary care and help patients learn to take care of their health responsibly. Do you want to try one? Check out the following health chatbots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",48671,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[466,348,5],[480,873,473,1382,1383,1384,476,1385,1386,1387,1388,1242,1389,1390],425,144,168,246,734,271,902,298,304,[],[],[355,79,357,743,1394,1395,890,1396,230],2069,3489,1559,[1398,53,84,85,86,87,88,499,366,89,512,908,505,1399,1400,1401,508,1402,1403,1404,1405,1266,1406,1407],"post-17925","tag-technology-2","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-chatbot","tag-future","tag-chatbots","tag-health","tag-health-chatbot","tag-list","tag-medical",{"id":1378,"alt_text":1409,"caption":64,"description":64,"media_type":98,"media_details":1410,"post":1431,"source_url":1432},"medical chatbot AI algorithm person man phone TMF",{"width":1411,"height":1412,"file":1413,"filesize":1414,"sizes":1415,"image_meta":1429},6667,3750,"2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_348-01.png",1050118,{"medium":1416,"large":1420,"thumbnail":1424,"medium_large":1428},{"file":1417,"width":245,"height":246,"mime-type":247,"filesize":1418,"source_url":1419},"tmf_article_348-01-370x208.png",23029,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_348-01-370x208.png",{"file":1421,"width":252,"height":253,"mime-type":247,"filesize":1422,"source_url":1423},"tmf_article_348-01-768x432.png",59384,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_348-01-768x432.png",{"file":1425,"width":258,"height":258,"mime-type":247,"filesize":1426,"source_url":1427},"tmf_article_348-01-150x150.png",11133,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_348-01-150x150.png",{"file":1421,"width":252,"height":253,"mime-type":247,"filesize":1422,"source_url":1423},{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131,"keywords":1430},[],48665,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F01\u002Ftmf_article_348-01.png",{"related_posts":1434,"related_posts_footer":1438,"cta_type":134,"cta_color":1442,"subtitle":64,"related_books":1443,"key_takeaways":1444},[1435,1436,1437],15467,17884,21053,[1439,1440,1441],21023,20749,16745,"purple",[1308],[1445,1447],{"title":1446},"\u003Cp>Over the past years, smart algorithm-powered, text- or voice-based interfaces have multiplied, and they are also taking their place in healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"title":1448},"\u003Cp>To know more about what this technology can offer, we collected the top health chatbots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"yoast_wpseo_title":1450,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":1451,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":1371},"The Top 10 Healthcare Chatbots - The Medical Futurist","The Top 10 Healthcare Chatbots: OneRemission, Ada Health, Florence, Babylon Health. Check out the most helpful medical chatbots in healthcare.",{"self":1453,"collection":1458,"about":1460,"author":1462,"replies":1464,"version-history":1467,"predecessor-version":1471,"wp:featuredmedia":1475,"wp:attachment":1478,"wp:term":1481,"curies":1492},[1454],{"href":1455,"targetHints":1456},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F17925",{"allow":1457},[27],[1459],{"href":159},[1461],{"href":162},[1463],{"embeddable":41,"href":165},[1465],{"embeddable":41,"href":1466},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=17925",[1468],{"count":1469,"href":1470},39,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F17925\u002Frevisions",[1472],{"id":1473,"href":1474},59769,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F17925\u002Frevisions\u002F59769",[1476],{"embeddable":41,"href":1477},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F48671",[1479],{"href":1480},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=17925",[1482,1484,1486,1488,1490],{"taxonomy":11,"embeddable":41,"href":1483},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=17925",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":41,"href":1485},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=17925",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":41,"href":1487},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=17925",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":41,"href":1489},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=17925",{"taxonomy":196,"embeddable":41,"href":1491},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=17925",[1493],{"name":39,"href":40,"templated":41},{"id":1495,"date":1496,"date_gmt":1497,"guid":1498,"modified":1500,"modified_gmt":1501,"slug":1502,"status":52,"type":53,"link":1503,"title":1504,"content":1506,"excerpt":1508,"author":216,"featured_media":1510,"comment_status":63,"ping_status":63,"sticky":41,"template":64,"format":65,"meta":1511,"categories":1512,"tags":1516,"project_category":1517,"contact_email_category":1518,"yst_prominent_words":1519,"class_list":1521,"better_featured_image":1526,"acf":1553,"yoast_meta":1561,"_links":1563},59685,"2025-12-12T10:00:00","2025-12-12T09:00:00",{"rendered":1499},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=59685&_wpnonce=d62e37b5ad&status=auto-draft&type=post","2025-12-11T13:47:40","2025-12-11T12:47:40","smart-glasses-in-healthcare-the-current-state-and-future-potentials","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fsmart-glasses-in-healthcare-the-current-state-and-future-potentials",{"rendered":1505},"Smart Glasses In Healthcare: The Current State And Future Potentials",{"rendered":1507,"protected":16},"\n\u003Cp>According to recent reports, Meta \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002Fcvgk9rqx5kjo\">is winding down\u003C\u002Fa> its metaverse investments in favour of AI glasses and wearables. Despite the lack of popularity of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-the-metaverse-could-or-could-not-transform-healthcare\u002F\">the metaverse\u003C\u002Fa>, it is a somewhat surprising move for Meta. After all, it is the company that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fabout.fb.com\u002Fnews\u002F2021\u002F10\u002Ffacebook-company-is-now-meta\u002F\">changed its name\u003C\u002Fa> to emphasise its commitment to the concept of a universe of interconnected virtual worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, Meta seems to be more popular as the maker of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meta.com\u002Fai-glasses\u002F\">Ray-Ban-branded AI-enabled smart glasses\u003C\u002Fa>. However, Meta is far from the only company in this space, and it was far from being the first either. Smaller companies like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrilliant.xyz\u002F\">Brilliant Labs\u003C\u002Fa> have a few generations of such products, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fspectrum.ieee.org\u002Ftwo-visions-for-smart-glasses\">bigger players like Google and Apple\u003C\u002Fa> are reportedly planning to launch competing models. In other words, the race is officially on to put computers on our faces, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fspectrum.ieee.org\u002Ftwo-visions-for-smart-glasses\">analysts expect\u003C\u002Fa> a massive growth in this market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With real momentum behind such hardware, it will only be a matter of time before these devices are applied to healthcare settings, if they haven’t already. But will smart glasses in healthcare become meaningful tools, or will they become yet another gimmicky tech? We decided to investigate, with insights from Brilliant Lab’s CEO, Bobak Tavangar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What are AI-enabled smart glasses?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It’s worth making the difference with other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F6-healthcare-examples-of-virtual-augmented-and-mixed-reality\">smart head-worn devices\u003C\u002Fa> here. In particular, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) headsets share similar features to smartglasses, but pack more advanced technology and are typically bulkier. Smartglasses can be somewhat considered as very simplified versions of these headsets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F0323_vrarxr_infographic-v3-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59007\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F0323_vrarxr_infographic-v3-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F0323_vrarxr_infographic-v3-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F0323_vrarxr_infographic-v3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F08\u002F0323_vrarxr_infographic-v3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Meta might have popularised AI-enabled smart glasses in recent years, but such devices existed well before the company’s foray into this space. They were marketed to consumers towards the late 2010s by small companies like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsolosglasses.com\u002F\">Solos\u003C\u002Fa>, and would simply be termed as “smart glasses” or “audio glasses”. This is because they would look like regular glasses with tiny speakers in each temple, without any display or camera. They would allow users to take calls, listen to music or query a voice assistant like Siri or Google Assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the early 2020s, companies started to experiment with integrating displays and cameras in such glasses. Some, like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xreal.com\u002F\">XREAL glasses\u003C\u002Fa> would operate with a smartphone connection, while others, like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inmoxr.com\u002Fpages\u002Fabout-us\">INMO glasses,\u003C\u002Fa> would work independently. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>During that time, one startup took an unusual approach. Brilliant Lab’s first smart glasses, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.brilliant.xyz\u002Fmonocle\u002Fmonocle\u002F\">Monocle\u003C\u002Fa>, was an open-source, developer-focused device that could attach to your current glasses. It was among the first to bear the moniker of “AI glasses”. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“So we really saw this opportunity not just to make a beautiful thing that’s priced well, but to do a device that harnesses artificial intelligence to amplify your latent powers of mind and speech and understanding,” Bobak Tavangar, CEO of Brilliant Labs, told us. “Because something like glasses is something that many of us wear all day, every day. And if AI can do that for you, you all of a sudden become a super version of yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The company will soon release its third product, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrilliant.xyz\u002Fproducts\u002Fhalo\">the Halo glasses\u003C\u002Fa>, and it shares similarities with other devices in the market. It seems like, currently, the more common features of smart glasses include embedded displays, a front-facing camera, a microphone, and integrated speakers. Most of these devices come with a companion smartphone app that supports AI interactions. This array of technologies has its practical healthcare uses but also raises some concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Current practical uses of smartglasses in healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Smartglasses might sound like a pricey end-of-year gift for the tech-savvy person in your life, but they have practical healthcare uses. So far, the biggest beneficial use case has been accessibility for those with vision and hearing impairment. Glasses are typically used to aid in vision correction, but with additional sensors, they bring other layers of accessibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.rokid.com\u002Fpages\u002Frokid-glasses\">Rokid Glasses\u003C\u002Fa>, for example, can address farsightedness by making small prints more legible on the glasses’ own display with an adjustable font size. The same device can provide \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techlicious.com\u002Fblog\u002Frokid-smart-glasses-promise-accessibility-breakthroughs\u002F\">real-time closed captions\u003C\u002Fa> by transcribing what a speaker is saying and displaying it on the screen. This can be beneficial for people with diminished hearing and even help with translation. This indicates an exciting future where smartglasses could pack a hearing aid feature, akin to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fturn-your-airpods-pro-2-into-hearing-aids-testing-and-tracking-hearing-health-in-ios-18-1\u002F\">the AirPods Pro 2\u003C\u002Fa>, making such accessories feel more seamless and less stigmatised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In fact, companies and researchers are investigating such versions of smartglasses. Nuance Audio markets its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nuanceaudio.com\u002Fen-us\">Nuance Audio glasses\u003C\u002Fa> as an “invisible hearing aid solution”. The frame features an array of six microphones to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-smart-glasses-with-built-in-hearing-aids-and-they-worked-surprisingly-well-at-ces\u002F\">capture sound and amplify it\u003C\u002Fa> via the integrated speakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Nuance Audio Glasses\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F5ofHKviDuGA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Researchers in Scotland \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.androidpolice.com\u002Fhow-smartglasses-with-ai-could-give-hearing-aids-superpowers\u002F\">have developed\u003C\u002Fa> a pair of smartglasses that uses an embedded camera to track a speaker’s lip movements, apply lip-reading technology and AI removal of background noise to enhance hearing. Project lead Professor Mathini Sellathurai c\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.androidpolice.com\u002Fhow-smartglasses-with-ai-could-give-hearing-aids-superpowers\u002F\">onsiders these glasses\u003C\u002Fa> as providing hearing aids with superpowers, and expects a working prototype to be available in 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Such meaningful use cases for smart glasses gave Brilliant Labs the conviction to go the open source route for their devices. “Regardless of whether you’re hard of hearing or hard of seeing, there is a sensor for you; that’s why it’s open,” Bobak Tavangar told us. “There’s a lot of software developers out there building for these communities who can hook into our platform and deliver an experience for them.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Future potential uses of smartglasses in healthcare\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Improving accessibility seems to be the most immediate impact of smartglasses in healthcare, but they hold more potential down the line. While current smartglasses can be considered as simplified AR devices, they might replace these bulkier counterparts as technology progresses. AR and MR devices are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F6-healthcare-examples-of-virtual-augmented-and-mixed-reality\">already in use\u003C\u002Fa> for medical training and anxiety disorders, but having more compact tools like smartglasses would be more convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Google Glass, Google’s failed attempt at consumer-oriented smartglasses from 2012, even found a brief home \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ucsf.edu\u002Fnews\u002F2013\u002F10\u002F109526\u002Fgoogle-glass-delivers-new-insight-during-surgery\">in surgical uses\u003C\u002Fa>. Other companies are taking it where it left off. For instance, Snke OS GmbH recently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mobihealthnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Fsnke-unveils-snkexr-medical-ar-glasses-healthcare\">revealed the SnkeXR\u003C\u002Fa>, an open platform AR glasses dedicated to healthcare uses. It is packed with a range of clinically-oriented features such as a built-in surgical tracker and stereoscopic loupe magnification. These make its use cases wide-ranging, from clinical training to remote assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Snke Unveils SnkeXR, the First Medical Grade, Open Platform AR Glasses for Healthcare\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FPbLrUHeBOng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is even the possibility for smart glasses to become healthcare companions. The second generation of smart glasses from Even Realities provides such an indication. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.evenrealities.com\u002Fsmart-glasses\">Even Realities G2\u003C\u002Fa> can be paired with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.evenrealities.com\u002Fsmart-ring\">Even Realities R1\u003C\u002Fa>, a smart ring that can monitor health metrics such as heart rate, temperature and steps. These readings can be mirrored to the glasses’ display, without the need to look at your phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Brilliant Labs’ CEO thinks that smart glasses can have a more proactive role in healthcare in the future. Aside from eye health, sensors directed at the retina could work like an early warning detection system for the rest of the body, he told us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>An eye on the new concerns\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After over a decade of trying to find a sure footing, consumer-grade smartglasses appear to be ready for adoption, even within healthcare. However, the new tool presents new challenges, especially in relation to privacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As smartglasses increasingly adopt front-facing cameras, the issue of privacy is paramount. Products from data-hungry and ad-supported companies like Meta and Google can represent a privacy nightmare. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Brilliant Labs’ Bobak Tavangar believes that we need to provide AI with “eyes” to fulfil the technology’s potential. As such, his company sees cameras as a necessity for AI-enabled smartglasses. “The reason is that it needs to mimic your biological sensors,” he explains. “Not only hearing what you hear, but it needs to see what you see.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The open-source nature of their devices makes them more privacy-focused than their big tech competitors, as Brilliant Labs’ system is explainable and modifiable. The rich data captured by their glasses is sent to your phone only for AI inference, not for social media captures or storage. After an AI model does inference, that data is tossed away and not stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We’re not making money by mining your eyeballs and selling them to the highest paying advertiser,” Tavangar adds. “We think about both open source and privacy as two really interlocking elements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Still, other competitors in this space have a different approach to AI glasses. Models from companies like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.evenrealities.com\u002Fsmart-glasses\">Even Realities\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftech.yahoo.com\u002Fgeneral\u002Farticles\u002Fhalliday-fact-checking-smart-glasses-030050284.html\">Halliday\u003C\u002Fa> do not have a camera, specifically to prioritise privacy and make for a product that is more readily adopted. These glasses can mirror a phone’s notifications and rely on AI interactions, such as queries or note-taking, rather than for full-on content consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Despite the diverging philosophies in terms of privacy, most of these devices are still \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgizmodo.com\u002Fmeta-ray-ban-display-repair-impossible-ifixit-2000677508\">practically impossible to repair\u003C\u002Fa>. Brilliant Labs’ glasses might be the exception, as the hardware is open source and can be fixed with 3D printed parts, but the competition offers pricey, fragile glasses. If they are damaged, your local optician might not be able to fix them, and they can become impediments, rather than accessibility devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is definitely a place for smart glasses in healthcare, but their adoption should not come at the expense of privacy or accessibility. There is no perfect solution as of now, but with an expanding market and vibrant competition, we might see more healthcare-specific and privacy-focused options become available in the near future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Written by Dr. Bertalan Meskó & Dr. Pranavsingh Dhunnoo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1509,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>According to recent reports, Meta is winding down its metaverse investments in favour of AI glasses and wearables. 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I’ve been tweaking my lifestyle decisions with a lot of data since the early 2010s. From smart sleep alarms, genetic tests and fitness trackers to portable ECGs and continuous blood glucose monitors, I’ve tried everything on the market to see what the patient and the physician from the future would go through while using advanced technologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So when Ernő Duda, the CEO of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedipredict.com\u002F\">MediPredict\u003C\u002Fa> reached out to offer me their full longevity and health prevention package, I couldn’t say no, even though it wasn’t an easy decision. I was grateful for the offer, but as a physician, I also knew that measuring everything doesn’t necessarily lead to better insights. We might find things I shouldn’t know about or things that might bother me mentally from now on, without any clinical implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Still, discussing it with my future self at the age of 60, I decided to go for it. I couldn’t pass on the opportunity and I wanted to see what a top-tier longevity package looks and feels like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Plus, the package is worth over 20.000 EUR, so I simply couldn’t say no.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>What surprised me most was not the data itself, but how this experience reshaped my understanding of longevity, risk, and what it actually means to build a relationship with your future self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I thought the hardest part would be the tests. It wasn’t. What I didn’t expect was how emotionally demanding, psychologically complex, and philosophically revealing this journey would become. This journey taught me truths about longevity that no device or report had ever shown me before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. Companies\u002Fservice providers first read our reviews after publication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What does MediPredict really offer?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Based in Budapest, Medipredict has built a longevity-journey framework rooted in multi-omics diagnostics and comprehensive health screening. The company offers a broad portfolio of services, including full genome sequencing, microbiome metagenomics, metabolomics, extensive laboratory parameters and imaging diagnostics. They aim at capturing a deep snapshot of the body’s molecular, metabolic and anatomical state.\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedipredict.com\u002F\"> \u003C\u002Fa>The data are then integrated via algorithms and expert teams to deliver an individualized health profile that goes beyond typical preventive check-ups. They sort of predict the patient’s future health journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once the data are collected and analysed, Medipredict provides a personalised report and health-coaching follow-up: the client is guided through results, understands the implications for lifestyle and risk, and receives recommendations tailored to their own biology and context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What kinds of tests did I have?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I had an initial discussion with a medical professional to sort through my medical records, previous tests, health issues and results. Then, after weeks of preparation and logistics, I had over 30 tests throughout a 4-week-long period, and then four long consultations about the results. Brace yourself, the list of tests is long:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Full genome sequencing (with special analyses such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases, based on my family history)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Blood tests (over 300 markers, from hormones and vitamins to tumour markers and blood glucose tolerance test)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Microbiome testing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Abdominal ultrasound\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Body composition analysis (DEXA)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Coronary CT angiography\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Cranial MR angiography\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Osteodensitometry\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Whole-body MRI\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Cardio ECG patch\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Exercise tolerance test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Biological age test from blood\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Ophthalmology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Resting ECG and during exercise\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Sleep test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Diet diary\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Spirometry test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Continuous glucose monitoring\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Semen analysis\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Physical Examinations: Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Urology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Gastro- and colonoscopy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Toxin test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m30s529-copy-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59643\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m30s529-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m30s529-copy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m30s529-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m30s529-copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Some obvious ones I didn’t have as I recently had them on my own screening schedule, such as neck\u002Fcarotid ultrasound, or low-dose chest CT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I had some brutal days with multiple tests but I chose to do it this way instead of doing one or two tests every day for a month. For example, on the first day, they took 25 tubes of blood samples, then I had the blood glucose tolerance test. After a quick breakfast, the next step was a full-body MRI, then a brain MRI at a different location, and finally, a fertility test at a fourth location. I’m not going to lie, these were emotionally and physically demanding days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In general, the whole month was like this and I did worry a lot about the potential results. It’s something (the FOFO, the fear of finding out) you have to pull through unless you are really used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Regarding the results, due to the national electronic medical record system in Hungary, I kept receiving the results before the company, and I knew more or less what they were going to find before the final consultations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>final consultations\u003C\u002Fstrong> took place in four sittings, a few weeks after my last test was done. The first one was about the medical findings so I could discuss every clinical conclusion with a physician. The second one was about genomics where a genetic counselor walked me through the variations, mutations and disease risks. The third one was dedicated to nutrition and nutrigenomics. And the last one was the integrated service, where I received complex recommendations about how I can keep on working on my health from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What did they find?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As the company said, it would take a day or two to list every negative finding\u002Fresult and mention everything that is fine with my health, so I won’t do that either. What I share here is about 10% of all the results. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Full genome sequencing (out of a blood sample)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Out of the 81 clinically important monogenic variants, they found nothing, good news! But, they found 3 variants that might be pathogenic, meaning those might cause a disease. One is called the DSP gene, which might lead to a rare heart condition; one in the Factor V gene that leads to a higher risk for thrombosis, and one called TNFRSF13B that might lead to an autoimmune condition. Also, I have a high genetic risk for obesity and Coeliac disease. They identified a list of 28 medications I would have adverse side effects for. The list includes antidepressants and cholesterol-lowering medications. Regarding the less clinical, but more lifestyle-related variants, I have a muscle type that is more prone to short bursts rather than long distance running; a risk for acne (I suffered a lot as a teenager), I can smell asparagus in my urine (due to an olfactory receptor mutation) and I have Misophonia, an extreme emotional reaction to certain everyday sounds such as eating or chewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Blood tests (25 tubes of blood samples)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: A few markers out of the desired range that were surprising, such as Rheumatoid factor or ds-DNA. I’ll have them remeasured after 3 months. Blood markers also confirmed my thrombosis risk due to the Leiden factor mutation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59671\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Microbiome testing (fecal sample)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Alpha diversity was 4,87, which is great and means I have a healthy, diverse microbiome. One kind of bacteria is missing from my microbiome, though, Akkermansia Muciniphila. I got food recommendations on how to boost its level. I also got a lot of other details about many things that don’t have a clinical or lifestyle consequence, so I won’t share them here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Body composition analysis and Osteodensitometry\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>(lying in a machine for 30 minutes)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: My bone density is excellent, but body fat is around 25% which is surprisingly bad. I’ll work on it with more running sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coronary CT angiography (an hour-long procedure with some pain and discomfort)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: There was a really tiny coronary wall irregularity, which was not confirmed as a plaque. I plan to redo the test in 5 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Whole-body MRI (an hour-long procedure with loud noises in a closed tube, I counted my breathing for comfort, went to 720)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: They found a small cyst in my kidney, and some signs of degeneration in my spine (but I was told these were still minor, and it seems I take good care of myself).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cardio ECG patch + Exercise tolerance test (wore a chest patch for a day and used a bicycle for 15 minutes with high intensity while electrodes were on me)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Minor issues, nothing had any clinical relevance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fecg-768x843.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59673\" style=\"width:509px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fecg-768x843.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fecg.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Biological age test from blood (a few drops of blood samples)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: It was 36 while my real age is 41, I’m happy about it. However, it has no relevance to lifestyle or medical decisions. Just a fun fact I can tell people at dinner parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Diet diary (I wrote it for a week with as many details as possible)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: The nutritional recommendations focused less on restrictive rules and more on data-driven optimisation. The guidance emphasised stabilizing energy intake around ~3,100 kcal per day while reducing overall fat consumption and slightly lowering carbohydrates, with sustained attention to protein quality rather than quantity. Fibre intake and hydration were highlighted as areas to maintain or increase, particularly on training days. On a practical level, the plan favors foods that support microbiome diversity, glycaemic stability and recovery. For example, resistant starches (like green bananas, jasmine rice, potatoes), whole plant foods such as legumes, oats, chickpeas, nuts, and cruciferous vegetables, as well as fermented dairy alternatives and polyphenol-rich beverages including green and black tea. It recommends including omega-3s, vitamin D, creatine and magnesium in my diet. Conversely, the assessment advises limiting deep-fried foods, excessive fat intake (including ketogenic patterns), rye-based breads, rapid or high-volume alcohol intake, large single-dose protein loads, and heavily processed meats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Oral glucose tolerance test (2 hours, 3 blood tests after taking a drink rich in sugar)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Only my two-hour insulin level was a bit higher than anticipated, which might indicate a long-term risk for insulin tolerance that also runs in my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dermatology (one-hour-long consultation)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: They checked all my skin lesions, and one was spotted for potential removal. As the chance of it becoming malignant is almost zero in a decade, I decided to keep on watching it instead of getting it removed now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h47m50s213-copy-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59647\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h47m50s213-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h47m50s213-copy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h47m50s213-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h47m50s213-copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ENT\u003C\u002Fstrong>: I have to do the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fshorts\u002FNJOX3Ic1CrY\">Valsalva maneuver\u003C\u002Fa> once a day for my entire life due to an ear observation. Everyone should do it by the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Internal Medicine\u003C\u002Fstrong>: My cholesterol level was high, so I started implementing changes in my diet (I have to avoid medications for the same purpose due to my genetic sensitivity to almost all of them). My thrombosis risk is confirmed and I took an injection before a recent long flight. I have to be hydrated properly all the time and avoid immobility for longer periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Toxin test (from urine test)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: The level of mercury was higher than usual (but not toxic), which might be due to the amount of seafood I eat as part of the Mediterranean diet. It’s impossible to do something properly in longevity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A list of fully negative examinations and tests:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Abdominal ultrasound\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Cranial MR angiography\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Ophthalmology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Sleep test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Spirometry test\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Continuous glucose monitoring\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Semen analysis\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Gastro- and colonoscopy, Gastroenterology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Neurology, Urology\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h49m29s137-copy-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59649\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h49m29s137-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h49m29s137-copy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h49m29s137-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h49m29s137-copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What’s next in my health journey?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The results of this longevity workup don’t point toward a single dramatic intervention but rather a set of long-term trajectories that now become clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>pathogenic-leaning variants\u003C\u002Fstrong> in DSP, Factor V, and TNFRSF13B don’t demand medical action today, but they create three lifelong surveillance pathways: periodic cardiac imaging for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy risk, proactive thrombosis prevention (hydration, movement, flight precautions), and attention to early signs of autoimmune dysregulation. These aren’t diagnoses but probabilistic signals that transform uncertainty into informed vigilance, so I hope. The same is true for my elevated genetic risk for coeliac disease and obesity: neither manifests clinically, but both give shape to areas where lifestyle choices have disproportionately high leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A second cluster of next steps arises from \u003Cstrong>borderline or mildly abnormal findings\u003C\u002Fstrong>: rechecking autoimmune markers (RF, ds-DNA) to confirm whether they were transient fluctuations; adjusting diet to improve LDL levels without statins (given pharmacogenomic constraints); lowering body fat percentage through structured endurance training; and monitoring insulin dynamics due to a family-linked tendency toward insulin resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Microbiome and nutrition data\u003C\u002Fstrong> shape a third pathway: supporting Akkermansia species in my microbiome, reducing total fat intake, and following a macronutrient structure with food types and a sample diet they have recommended. I already started doing many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Imaging and functional tests\u003C\u002Fstrong> form the final layer of future tasks: repeating coronary CT in five years to track the tiny wall irregularity; keeping an eye on a benign skin lesion; and maintaining spinal health through targeted mobility and strength training with yoga and manual therapy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The long list of normal tests is not just “nothing to see here.” I will keep on redoing them with a long-term schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In practical terms, my next steps are not extraordinary: improve nutrition, reduce body fat, continue endurance training, stay hydrated, avoid immobility, follow up on autoimmune markers, respect my thrombosis risk, and use my pharmacogenomic profile to avoid medications that would work poorly or cause harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But the difference is that these actions are now personalised by data across genomics, imaging, blood biomarkers, lifestyle patterns, and the microbiome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What was the service like, and what would I change in their service?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In reflecting on my MediPredict longevity journey, there are a few aspects I’d suggest improving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>First, the inclusion of a \u003Cstrong>psychologist \u003C\u002Fstrong>at the start would be invaluable. Even as a physician and longevity enthusiast, I found the process and waiting for results stressful. This would likely be even more challenging for non-medical participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Second, the \u003Cstrong>wearable devices\u003C\u002Fstrong> used for ECG, blood pressure, and sleep analysis were outdated and uncomfortable. Modern, more patient-friendly patches and devices exist that share data seamlessly with both patients and clinicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59675\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sleep tracking and Holter blood pressure setting before going to bed.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Third, a \u003Cstrong>dashboard \u003C\u002Fstrong>or progress bar would be immensely helpful. Knowing where I stood in the entire process and how many tests are left would have reduced uncertainty and made the experience smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fourth, \u003Cstrong>the lag between receiving raw results and having a meaningful clinical interpretation\u003C\u002Fstrong> took months. For non-physicians, this delay could be even more stressful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fifth, \u003Cstrong>some tests felt less clinically useful\u003C\u002Fstrong> for immediate decision-making, like the metabolomics or biological age tests. They’re interesting, but not necessarily actionable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And finally, \u003Cstrong>some key areas were missing\u003C\u002Fstrong> from this otherwise comprehensive journey: dentistry and oral health, mental health or cognitive baseline testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Final conclusions and learning points about longevity\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>First of all, I’m really grateful to MediPredict for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime. Everyone at the company and every physician they work with has been extremely professional, helpful and kind. One of them even told me that it’s heroic to go through all of these tests and examinations as a patient. I have to agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In summary, I’ve learnt more about longevity and my own journey in it in 6 months than in the previous decades. I try to summarize all these conclusions and learning points below.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1) Longevity requires a LOT of effort, time, privacy, and money.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before this journey, I thought FOFO (the fear of finding out) was going to be the biggest challenge. But it turns out that they measure so many things and obtain so many data points, that even statistically it’s impossible not to find something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The real question I had to ask myself is how far I want to go on this recommended, laid out longevity path. And this is the decision I have to make. Will I take every single suggestion and live my life like Bryan Johnson? Will I ditch those fact-based suggestions to live a bit more comfortably?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’ll do both. I’ve received about a hundred (!) recommendations and I think I will build about 70 into my life. On some days, it’s going to be 85, and on some other days, maybe 45. That sounds good enough to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2) Dealing with longevity comes with a LOT of health anxiety.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t matter how experienced you are. I’ve tested hundreds of genetic services and digital health devices before, and during these months, I was full of stress, waiting for the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The results and verdicts kept getting into my medical record system and I had to deal with more and more data and conclusions. However, this is like training a muscle. The more you do it, the better you handle it. By the time of the hundredth medical record, my anxiety started to get better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also, some findings are more about future risks that I don’t even see the signs of yet. Still, I have to deal with mitigating those risks and follow a screening schedule to keep it this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m14s605-copy-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59645\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m14s605-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m14s605-copy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m14s605-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fvlcsnap-2025-12-09-11h45m14s605-copy.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3) New digital health devices can make the experience much better.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are new devices in ECG and blood pressure monitoring, among others, that are much more convenient for patients and might even provide the company with more meaningful data. Wearing a bulky Holter blood pressure monitor elt like being in the 1990s. Digital health is mature enough to provide a range of devices that could be clinically relevant and still allow patients to live their lives to the fullest during examinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also, these are the devices (which we review on this channel all the time) that will help patients manage their longevity journeys with data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4) It’s better to start this journey while you have no major diseases.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While lying in the very loud MRI machine in a closed space, I got some time to think and I thought it’s much better being in this unbearable machine for an hour now, compared to being in there trying to find out what causes a certain symptom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Simply speaking, going through all of these while healthy is much easier than doing the same while trying to find out the cause of a disease. I know it’s a luxury to do so, but if you have the chance, please don’t wait for a symptom to prompt you to enter the healthcare ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We will become members of our medical teams long before a disease arises in our bodies. Imagine the kind of market it will create, though, from the need for healthcare navigators, screening services and additional tests focusing on prevention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5) I don’t see how its cost would go down significantly in the near future, so it might still be a privilege for the richest.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Decisions about preventive health shouldn’t resemble decisions about buying a car, yet this is where longevity packages inevitably land today. Choosing whether I can afford a gym membership or a routine screening is one thing; weighing the cost of an ultra-comprehensive longevity assessment is an entirely different category. The price of such a programme is comparable to purchasing a vehicle, which automatically restricts access to a very small fraction of society. As long as longevity care sits in the same price bracket as major consumer assets, it will remain a privilege rather than a scalable model for population health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how many not-so-useful tests were included in the package, if you can afford such a thing, I’d say go for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6) The value of personalization and the burden of noise in data\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The real value of the package lies not only in the detection of pathology, but also in learning where not to worry. For example, many findings established baselines, which reduce future uncertainty. These baselines will be a form of psychological safety for me, as I begin my longevity journey. While it was inconvenient to prepare for a colonoscopy, expecting to have one every 5 years, I counted I would have 12 more of these in my lifetime. Hopefully, preparing for that while healthy every single time. It gives a long-term purpose to the whole thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also, comprehensive longevity screening inevitably produces incidental findings. Simply speaking, a lot of noise. The challenge becomes interpreting which ones matter. That’s why a whole team helped interpret the results and I also needed my own instinct and sense to sort through the mess of data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To give you an example: I talked to them about an anxiety-related symptom, for which, they checked a genetic package for possible causes of palpitation. They found a pathogenic variant that might never cause a disease, or might be the reason for my symptoms. Every year, I’ll mention it when having a cardiac ultrasound, but this “noise” will always be in my head, potentially causing me some more anxiety, while it might be such a minor finding that otherwise would have never come to the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7) Lifestyle is still the strongest longevity intervention\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Despite all this high-tech testing, the most impactful actions remain:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>movement\u002Fexercise\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>nutrition\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>sleep\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>stress management\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>social connectedness\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>avoiding harmful exposures\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>98% of the recommendations I have started to build into my lifestyle fall into these categories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Deep diagnostics refine direction, but lifestyle remains the engine. I make hundreds of decisions every day and I guarantee you not all of them will support my longevity goals. But I’m also sure now more of these are in line with that after doing all these tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8) Having a connection to your future self is crucial.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I see myself boarding a spaceship to Mars at the age of 100 as a tourist, and not on a bed. Maybe an exoskeleton can be around me. It’s important to see yourself and have constant communication with your future selves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Because so many of your daily decisions are intertemporal decisions, meaning that you do something today and will only enjoy the rewards later. I go to the gym today even though I have many things to do, because my 60-year-old self thanks and hugs me in my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Start building that relationship today as it is going to be helping you along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>9) Now I know what longevity is not!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Longevity is not about achieving immortality. Longevity is not about chasing perfect numbers in your health or about eliminating all the medical risks in your life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Instead, longevity is a helpful balancing concept. A journey of extending the healthy part of life, grounded in self-understanding, data and personalization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pursuing longevity is like learning how to play chess as an adult. You will make a LOT of mistakes along the way, but if you dedicate enough effort, you will gradually get better at it. It’s like a muscle you can build and the sooner you start, the higher chances you have of achieving that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>10) AI plays a role in that journey!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As the results kept appearing in my electronic medical record, I naturally turned to generative AI tools to help me make sense of the volume and complexity of information before my final consultations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I didn’t use AI to diagnose or draw conclusions, but rather to structure what I was seeing, translate technical terminology, summarise long reports, and help me prepare more informed questions for the clinical team. It was essentially a way to turn an overwhelming stream of findings into something cognitively manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even as a physician, navigating dozens of lab values, imaging reports, genomic variants and specialist notes is demanding; using AI as a companion to organise, clarify and contextualise the data made the whole experience less chaotic and helped me arrive at the consultations with clearer expectations and a calmer mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And it did help. For example, when my toxin test came back, the company marked the mercury level in my blood as very high, while ChatGPT proved it with sources how that level is far from being toxic or having any clinical relevance. It explained that because this type of laboratory report recommends chelation or detox protocols for even minimal deviations,  these suggestions are business-driven, not medically indicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Final thoughts\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the end, this entire journey aligned with the core principle I’ve been writing and speaking about for years: that the future of our health is not a single path but a landscape of possibilities. So deep diagnostics didn’t show me one inevitable future, instead, they showed me the range of futures I can influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>And longevity, as I now understand it firsthand, is about learning to navigate that landscape with better maps, clearer signposts, and a stronger relationship with the person I hope to become.\u003C\u002Fstrong> And that, more than any test result, is what makes the effort worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1619,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Since the very dawn of the wearable revolution, I have been using apps, sensors and devices to live a healthy life. 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See the impressive list of 3D-printed healthcare materials and medical equipment below!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does 3D printing in medicine work?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing in medicine is part of the\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprinting.com\u002Fwhat-is-3d-printing\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">innovative process called additive manufacturing\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means producing three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. How the technology works, we explained \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F3d-bioprinting-overview\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in our article on bioprinting here\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F0715_3dprinting_infographic-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35285\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F0715_3dprinting_infographic-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F0715_3dprinting_infographic-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F0715_3dprinting_infographic-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F0715_3dprinting_infographic-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As technology evolves, researchers work on various solutions. For example, engineers from the University of Buffalo have \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FvqveljTzypM\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">created a novel technology that speeds up\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the printing process itself. What’s remarkable about this particular hydrogen-based technology is that it’s way faster than previous 3D printing methods. Like, up to 50 times faster.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing in medicine and healthcare could revolutionise drug creation and the production of medical equipment. It could also offer new methods for practicing\u003C\u002Fspan> medicine, optimising supply chains, and proposing\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cheaper and way more personalised medical services. Let’s see the most promising examples!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Personalised medical equipment\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a well-known fact that medical equipment is expensive. \u003C\u002Fspan>The global medical devices market size was valued at USD 512 billion in 2022 and is \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fortunebusinessinsights.com\u002Findustry-reports\u002Fmedical-devices-market-100085#:~:text=The%20global%20medical%20devices%20market,5.9%25%20during%20the%20forecast%20period.\" target=\"_blank\">projected to grow to USD 780 billion by 2030\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thus, 3D printing splints, medical models used before surgeries, or other necessary means for healing could save vast amounts of money. And there are already brilliant examples on the market of how to do it!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian McHale, a senior at the US Steinert High School,\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002F3dprintingindustry.com\u002Fnews\u002Fhigh-school-senior-3d-prints-finger-splint-12561\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">created a blueprint\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for producing finger splints. A low-end 3D printer can print his splint quickly and affordably, about 2¢ worth of ABS plastic in about ten minutes! For developing countries, where splints can often be ordered from overseas only in bulk, it could mean the cheapest solution for remote communities. At the same time, it could efficiently serve personal needs.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ultimate List of What We Can 3D Print in Healthcare - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F9XYLRaVqzNY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for 3D-printed plaster casts, for the moment, these remain a distant hope. In theory, it sounds amazing; however, the technology still seems niche, facing several challenges before its mass adoption. We dedicated an entire article looking for the solutions and the companies providing them – find out more in \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwhere-are-3d-printed-casts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Are 3D-Printed Casts?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But 3D printing in medicine can also be a lifesaver – as it saved the life of a baby in the U.S. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com\u002Farticles\u002F263218.php\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaiba Gionfriddo\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was born prematurely in 2011 and suffered from tracheobronchomalacia – a congenital disability that causes the windpipe to collapse. He had a tracheostomy and was put on a ventilator––the conventional treatment. Still, Kaiba would stop breathing almost daily. His heart would stop, too. His caregivers 3D printed a bioresorbable device that instantly helped Kaiba breathe. After the operation, Kaiba’s trachea gradually reconstructed itself. His body reabsorbed the inserted splint. A year later, the tube was also removed without causing any harm.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian scientists \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3dprintingmedia.network\u002F3d-printed-microneedles-for-continuous-glucose-monitoring\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printed a set of microneedles\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for effective diabetes monitoring. These minimally invasive and minimally painful needles offer an effective way for continuous glucose monitoring – and open up the path towards personalised medicine and drug intake itself.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing\u003C\u002Fspan> of medical equipment also played a significant role at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent 3D production of especially personal protective equipment was literally saving lives for hospital personnel. In fact, 3D printing\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> became a vital technology, supporting hospitals and frontliners. Community-based \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.weforum.org\u002Fagenda\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Fmakerspaces-help-communities-in-crisis-heres-how-to-support-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makerspaces\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offered freely accessible 3D blueprints helping the rapid response to the pandemic.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Models for surgical planning and education\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing can also help medical research and the outcome of complex operations and particularly challenging cases. Researchers in China and the US have both\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedaily.com\u002Freleases\u002F2015\u002F05\u002F150527133728.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3D-printed models of cancerous tumours\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to aid the discovery of new anti-cancer drugs and to better understand how tumours develop, grow, and spread. Bioprinted cancer models can even “\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedirect.com\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002Fpii\u002FS1936523321000073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mimic the 3D heterogeneity of real tumours.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002Fnews\u002F525221\u002Fheart-implants-3-d-printed-to-order\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers have also used\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scans of animal hearts to create printed models and then added flexible electronics on top of those models. The material can be peeled off the printed model and wrapped around the real heart for a perfect fit. The next step is to enhance the electronics with multiple sensors.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing in medicine can be used to print organ models. These could also be helpful for patient education and pre-operative planning for surgeons. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwtop.com\u002Fhealth-fitness\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F3d-printed-models-help-doctors-prepare-for-fetal-surgeries\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists are using a combination\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of MRI and ultrasound imaging along with 3D-printing technology to help doctors prepare for fetal surgeries. With the 3D printed model, doctors can more easily identify potential obstacles and reduce the risk of surgery on babies with spina bifida, a congenital disability.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example is \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Fs3drepro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schiner 3D Repro GmbH\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘s Digital Anatomy 3D printer. The device can \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicalplasticsnews.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftechnology\u002Faccelerating-medical-device-innovation-with-digital-anatomy-\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help simulate anatomies and pathologies\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with ultra-realistic 3D printed models, reducing the need for human and animal cadavers, ensuring high repeatability and acceleration across the design validation process.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>Prosthetics and implants\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, over 30 million people need mobility devices such as prosthetics, while 80 percent of the world’s amputees do not have access to \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-future-of-prosthetics-depends-on-a-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern prosthetics\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, creating traditional prosthetics is very time–consuming and destructive, which means that any modifications would destroy the original moulds. In collaboration with Autodesk Research and CBM Canada, researchers at the University of Toronto used 3D printing to quickly produce \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprint.com\u002F44123\u002F3d-printed-prosthetics-uganda\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap and easily customisable prosthetic sockets\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for patients in the developing world.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NGOs like \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.notimpossible.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fproject-daniel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refugee Open Ware\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.notimpossible.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fproject-daniel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Impossible\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>were\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helping people in need with 3D printing in medicine. They created 3D-print prosthetics for refugees from war-torn areas. Not Impossible, for example, took 3D printers to Sudan in 2013, where the chaos of war has left many people with amputated limbs. The organisation’s founder, Mick Ebeling, trained locals to operate the machinery, create patient-specific limbs, and fit these new, very inexpensive prosthetics.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalised medical implants could also be 3D printed. This is especially important in complex and rare cases. Back in 2014, Dutch surgeons replaced\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theregister.co.uk\u002F2014\u002F03\u002F29\u002Fdutch_doctors_replace_womans_skull_with_3dprinted_plastic_copy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the entire top of a 22 year–old woman’s skull\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a customised printed implant made from plastic. The patient was suffering from a rare condition that caused the inside of her skull to grow extra bone, which squeezed her brain. The growth was discovered after she reported severe headaches and then lost her sight and motor control. If untreated, the extra bone would have killed her.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A novel 3D printing technique makes it possible to create astonishingly small and complex \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fphysicsworld.com\u002Fa\u002Findirect-3d-printing-creates-intricate-bioscaffolds-for-bone-and-tissue-regrowth\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biomedical implants\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Engineers and biomedical scientists at RMIT University in Australia created a ‘reverse’ 3D printing, versatile enough to use medical grade materials off-the-shelf. “\u003C\u002Fspan>The approach involves printing glue moulds that can then be filled with biomaterial filler. Once the mould is dissolved away, the biomaterial structure remains. Excitingly, the technique uses standard 3D printers, such as those now commonly even found in high schools, and PVA glue as a printing material\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” Imagine the possibilities of this achievement!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cb>3D Printing biomaterials\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing in medicine is a powerful tool for tissue engineering. No matter whether it is about blood, bones, heart, or skin. It is the technology that lets your jaw drop and scares the hell out of you at the same time when you first encounter it.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Is 3D Bioprinting? - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F7Rnd2CGUQag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Blood vessels\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers at Harvard University were \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fnews.harvard.edu\u002Fgazette\u002Fstory\u002F2016\u002F03\u002Fcreating-3-d-tissue-and-its-potential-for-regeneration\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the first to use a custom-built 3D printer and a dissolving ink to create a swatch of tissue\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that contains skin cells interwoven with structural material that can potentially function as blood vessels in the future. The vasculature network enables fluids, nutrients, and cell growth factors to be perfused uniformly throughout the tissue.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a next step, Korean engineers have created \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprintingindustry.com\u002Fnews\u002Fresearchers-in-asia-create-implantable-blood-vessels-using-3d-cell-printing-171055\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">implantable 3D printed blood vessels\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and successfully implanted them into a rat. With the process, they hope to develop functioning artificial blood vessels needed to cure cardiovascular diseases.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bones\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor Susmita Bose of Washington State University \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.seattletimes.com\u002Fnwshowcase\u002Fwashington-state-university\u002Finspiring-ingenuity-printing-new-bone\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modified a 3D printer to bind chemicals to a ceramic powder creating intricate ceramic scaffolds\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that promote the growth of the bone in any shape. It helps hip and knee replacements last longer by developing a body-friendly calcium phosphate-based coating for the implant materials. Once integrated, the coated implants are expected to last longer – possibly doubling the life of cemented implants. Researchers, in the meantime, started using \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.straitstimes.com\u002Fsingapore\u002Fusing-corals-to-3d-print-implants-for-bone-grafts\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sea coral\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.azonano.com\u002Farticle.aspx?ArticleID=5760\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graphene and ceramics\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create bone-like structures with 3D printing.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To 3D Print Bones? - A Future Bit From The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fhh2QIPuENi0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And using a novel method at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, doctors can \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewsroom.unsw.edu.au\u002Fnews\u002Fhealth\u002Fscientists-use-novel-ink-3d-print-%E2%80%98bone%E2%80%99-living-cells-0\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create new bone tissue during surgery\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exactly where it is needed. “\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can go directly into the bone where there are cells, blood vessels and fat, and print a bone-like structure that already contains living cells, right in that area”, –\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said Associate Professor Kristopher Kilian, who co-developed the technology in the university statement.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Heart valve\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathan Butcher of Cornell University has \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.asme.org\u002Fengineering-topics\u002Farticles\u002Fbioengineering\u002Fcreating-valve-tissue-using-3d-bioprinting\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printed a heart valve\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> possessing the same anatomical architecture as the original valve. It will soon be tested on sheep. He used a combination of cells and biomaterials to control the valve’s stiffness. Butcher believes bioprinting will gain much more traction in the tissue engineering and biomedical community over the next five years, potentially becoming the standard in complex tissue fabrication.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Replicating human ears\u002Fnoses\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawrence Bonassar of Cornell University used \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca style=\"\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.news.cornell.edu\u002Fstories\u002F2013\u002F02\u002Fbioengineers-physicians-3-d-print-ears-look-act-real\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D photos of human ears to create ear \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">molds\u003C\u002Fspan>. The molds were then filled with a gel containing bovine cartilage cells suspended in collagen, which held the shape of the ear while cells grew their extracellular matrix. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian scientists have \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fedu.rsc.org\u002Fsoundbite\u002Fpolymer-chemistry-is-printing-noses\u002F4013813.article\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printed synthetic noses\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for skin cancer patients. The printing used real human nose cartilage cells, donated by people having nose jobs, with collagen-based hydrogel. The nose job requires surgery, though, while \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.newscientist.com\u002Farticle\u002F2245295-human-like-ears-3d-printed-inside-mice-as-surgery-free-spare-parts\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese scientists started research\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on mice printing the ear directly inside the animal.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And more recently, experts in France \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fananova.news\u002Fexperts-grow-new-3d-printed-nose-on-womans-arm-after-she-lost-hers-to-cancer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have grown a woman a new 3D-printed nose\u003C\u002Fa> on her forearm after she lost hers to cancer. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-1-768x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53339\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-1-768x544.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The operation involved ear, nose and throat experts as well as plastic surgery teams at the Toulouse University Hospital and the Claudius Regaud Institute and took place at the Toulouse-Oncopole University Cancer Institute. They said that they managed to successfully re-vascularise the patient’s nasal cavity, connecting the blood vessels by performing microsurgery.” She stayed in the hospital for 10 days and was on antibiotics for 3 weeks, and now she is doing very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Synthetic skin\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2017, James Yoo at the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprint.com\u002F162193\u002Fwfirm-3d-printed-skin-burn-care\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wake Forest School of Medicine \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the US and \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedaily.com\u002Freleases\u002F2017\u002F01\u002F170123090630.htm\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">researchers at the University of Madrid\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developed the prototype of a 3D printer that can create synthetic skin. It is adequate for transplanting patients who suffered burn injuries or have other skin issues. It may also be used in research or the testing of cosmetic, chemical, and pharmaceutical products.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant step forward for skin grafts and burn victims is the development of living skin. Researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.rpi.edu\u002Fcontent\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F01\u002Fliving-skin-can-now-be-3d-printed-blood-vessels-included\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developed a method\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to 3D-print living skin along with blood vessels.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Synthetic organs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about 3D-printed organs, people tend to think of a machine that can create readily available, implantable human organs. However, the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F3d-bioprinting-overview\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reality is far from this optimistic image\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers worldwide are working on possible solutions: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.organovo.com\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organovo\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> successfully bioprinted liver tissues already in 2014. They then seemed to be 4-6 years away from printing liver parts for transplantation. Together with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Organovo even created miniature \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedaily.com\u002Freleases\u002F2020\u002F11\u002F201124190532.htm\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human kidneys\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the lab.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What We Can Print Out In 3D In Medicine - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FcOcL_LPVDB8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bioprinted organs could also be used in the pharmaceutical industry to replace animal models for analysing the toxicity of new drugs. Technological solutions like BioAssemblyBot \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Fbioprinting-hand-36609058\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we wrote about earlier\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and entirely \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprintingindustry.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcarnegie-researchers-develop-fresh-new-method-of-3d-bioprinting-fully-sized-human-heart-models-179829\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new methods\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can lead to patient-specific heart tissue printing will eventually lead to success: industry leaders expect a breakthrough in about a decade. In an interview for our Patreon site, Erik Gatenholm, CEO of \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cellink.com\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CELLINK\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, said, “\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we will see fully functioning organs within the next decade or so\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The future of pharma: 3D printed drugs\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2015, the \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fqz.com\u002F471030\u002Fthe-fda-has-approved-the-first-drug-made-by-a-3d-printer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA approved\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the first-ever drug \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fthe-fda-just-approved-the-first-3d-printed-drug\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">made by 3D printers\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and in 2021, the second such medication received approval. Chinese pharmaceutical company Triastek, Inc. has \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprintingindustry.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftriastek-receives-fda-ind-clearance-for-3d-printed-drug-to-treat-rheumatoid-arthritis-184159\u002F\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rece\u003C\u002Fspan>ived\u003C\u002Fa> Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance from the FDA for its first 3D printed drug product, T19, which is designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The latest major milestone happened in 2023 when the \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprinting.com\u002Fnews\u002Ffirst-3d-printed-pediatric-medicine-trials-to-begin-in-europe\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">first clinical trial with a 3D-printed drug in Europe in the pediatric field\u003C\u002Fa> was launched. The 3D printer used for the study produces medicines in semi-solid and chewable forms, which are personalised to each child based on their weight and clinical characteristics, as a collaboration between the Pharmacy Service at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, the University of Santiago de Compostela, and the company FabRx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fantastic news for the industry as it opens up a range of opportunities to bring the supply chain to the next\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> level.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca class=\"img\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Flive\u002FvYFwKnG9A2A?si=hy6K7e24w7MEyhNl&t=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53331\"\u002F\u003C\u002Fa srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fimage.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Flive\u002FvYFwKnG9A2A?si=1cZY4AQBuWdgO0-v&t=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this live Q&A\u003C\u002Fa>, Dr. Meskó from The Medical Futurist and Alvaro Goyanes, the Co-Founder and CEO of FabRx answered all the questions about 3D printed medicine, tissues, personalized drugs, customized prosthetics, casts, and 3D printed medical devices\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fcategory\u002F3d-printing\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of multiple medicines on a single pill, known as a polypill, is \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fastcompany.com\u002F90632252\u002Fwhat-if-you-could-condense-all-your-pills-into-one-with-3d-printing-you-can\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">already possible\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In 2020 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fabrx.co.uk\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F06\u002Ffabrxs-pharmaceutical-3d-printer-for-personalised-medicines-m3dimaker-is-now-available\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FabRx released\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the first pharmaceutical 3D printer to manufacture personalised medication. ‘M3DIMAKER’ can print personalised medicine real fast – about 28 pills\u002Fminute. Imagine how fast the distribution of medication could be with a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffuture-3d-printing-drugs-pharmacies-closer-think\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printer in pharmacies\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Or imagine how different our attitude towards pharmacies would be if we could print out pills at home.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\u002F>\n",{"rendered":1731,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>3D Printing in Medicine: in recent years 3D printing in medicine took a massive leap. Check out our analysis of where this exciting field stands today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",30915,"open",{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[1736,1737,348,5,468,1125],498,500,[1387,478,1243,1242,1390,1739,480,1740,1382,1741,1742,859,1743,1385],665,666,667,441,152,[74,484],[],[1747,1748,1749,1140,1750,1751,1752,1753,1257,1754,357,1135,1755],2133,2313,3199,3203,3231,3395,3463,3539,1831,[1757,53,84,85,86,87,88,1758,1759,366,89,501,1144,1404,510,1267,1266,1407,1760,512,1761,1399,1762,1763,894,1764,1402,94,515],"post-10992","category-3d-printing","category-biotechnology","tag-3d-printed","tag-biomaterial","tag-tissue-engineering","tag-video","tag-bioprinting",{"id":1732,"alt_text":64,"caption":64,"description":1766,"media_type":98,"media_details":1767,"post":1787,"source_url":1788},"An armada of new technologies from virtual reality through A.I. to CRISPR will revolutionise dentistry in the future. 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From the moment someone checks a symptom at home to the way they’re triaged in an emergency department or guided through recovery after discharge, AI tools are weaving themselves into everyday care. This transformation is less about robots replacing doctors and more about invisible digital helpers that translate reports, flag drug interactions, analyze scans, and even pick up subtle changes in a patient’s voice or vital signs. In this article, we explore how these technologies shape each stage of the patient experience — at home, on the road, in the hospital, and back home again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All these have been summarized in the infographic below.\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F0915-ai-in-the-patient-journey-768x1022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59205\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F0915-ai-in-the-patient-journey-768x1022.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F0915-ai-in-the-patient-journey-1154x1536.png 1154w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F0915-ai-in-the-patient-journey-1539x2048.png 1539w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002F0915-ai-in-the-patient-journey-scaled.png 1924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To describe use cases, we follow a fictional patient named Anna through her journey: waking up with her wearable, asking a generative AI about symptoms, getting mental-health support in the car, interacting with an AI scribe at the hospital, then going home with an AI-translated discharge note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">🏡 At Home – Morning\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Anna wakes up feeling a strange chest discomfort. She grabs her phone and asks a generative-AI assistant about her symptoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She notices a mole on her arm and opens a skin-checking app, pointing her phone’s camera at the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, her AI-powered smartwatch quietly tracks her heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep quality — and even talks to her when it spots an irregular pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">🚗 On the Road\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While driving to the clinic, Anna speaks to her in-car voice assistant, which analyzes her speech for vocal biomarkers that could reveal early health issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>She also activates a mental-health chatbot to help calm her anxiety during the ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">🏥 At the Hospital\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When Anna arrives, an AI-driven triage chatbot quickly sorts patients by urgency so she doesn’t wait longer than needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>During the consultation, the doctor focuses fully on her — an AI scribe on the phone automatically writes the medical notes in the background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Her chest X-ray is uploaded, and an AI radiology tool flags subtle signs that deserve the doctor’s closer look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another AI clinical-decision app pops up an alert on the doctor’s phone, warning of a possible drug interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">🏡 Back Home – Evening\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Later that day, Anna receives her discharge papers; a generative-AI translator rewrites the report into plain language so she understands every term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>At night, her remote-monitoring sensors keep watch on her vital signs and send updates to the clinic — without her lifting a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Imagine waking up with a smartwatch that quietly tracks your vital signs, pointing your phone at a mole for an instant skin check, or asking a generative-AI assistant about new symptoms before you’ve even left home. On the way to the clinic, your car’s voice assistant listens for subtle vocal biomarkers, while a mental-health chatbot helps keep anxiety in check. At the hospital, an AI chatbot guides you through triage, a scribe records the conversation so the doctor can focus on you, and AI tools analyze your scans and warn about drug interactions. Once you’re back home, an AI translates your discharge papers into everyday language and remote sensors continue to monitor your recovery. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is what an AI-supported patient journey already looks like — a seamless presence from home to hospital and back again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1862,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise in healthcare, but it has quietly become a companion at every step of the patient journey. 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In fact, we face it so often that we decided to write a summary of our thoughts to provide an overview and some insights to anyone who is willing to dive deep into digital health but is unsure about the best direction to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Whatever you choose, take a look at these four criteria first\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Find a niche\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Aim for uncharted territories\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Look for ease of entry\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Seek answers to important questions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diabetes management with wearable trackers including CGMs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the latest estimates of the WHO, 422 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide – and the number is growing steadily. It means that one person in eleven has to manage the chronic condition on a daily basis, which might lead to stroke, blindness, heart attack, kidney failure or amputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Both in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the treatment of the symptoms requires constant blood glucose control, which usually requires a kind of insulin intake at regular intervals, as well as blood pressure control and\u002For foot care. It is a truly technologically dependent condition: you need to monitor your blood glucose level, your blood pressure, your weight, follow a meal plan, and test your blood every now and then. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F10\u002FScreen-Shot-10-24-24-at-07.13-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58075\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Wearable trackers, and especially a reliably working, easy-to-use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device would bring immense change in the quality of life of millions. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of ECG smartwatches on unnecessary hospital admissions\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We expect ECG smartwatches to thrive: medical professionals will include them in clinical practice, especially in diagnostics. These medical devices will bring the new “industry standard” formats to heart monitoring and the control of cardiovascular diseases. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_292-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36337\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_292-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_292-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_292-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002Ftmf_article_292-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But what is their actual preventive potential? How useful is it in fact that hundreds of thousands of people are running around with an aFib monitor on their wrists? Are the smartwatch alarms vital early warnings or unnecessary and false alerts, only adding to the burdens of the healthcare system by triggering an influx of patients without actual medical reasons? Crucial questions, and no answer yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of technology giants on healthcare competition\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the past decade(s) Amazon, Google\u002FAlphabet, Microsoft, Apple, IBM and NVIDIA have approached medicine and its trillion-dollar market possibilities. These six companies have the most projects in healthcare, and their presence is not negligible at all: they all have the power and the incentive to transform and help digitize this market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moreover, all of these companies have something peculiar and very unique to give. But, given their backgrounds, they all focus on the technological side of medicine, and here’s the only bit I’m missing from their side: patient centricity. But just as healthcare is complex and requires as much technology as empathy and care, I’m sure patient focus and even involvement will inevitably come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But do we really understand the profound change these companies bring to the field? It is a topic we need to understand to make sure we will not throw the baby out with the bathwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges around the practical implementation of AI-based medical technologies\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There is certainly no shortage of research on artificial intelligence, machine and deep learning algorithms these days. Despite the unquestionable buzz, it is challenging to pinpoint examples that actually found their way into everyday medical practice, that became part of “standard” healthcare. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>No medical novelty can be implemented on a wide scale without being thoroughly regulated. But regulatory hurdles around AI algorithms are complicated enough, especially if we think about adaptive, constantly improving models – that are simply nightmarish from this point of view. How can you set the boundaries around something that might be completely different by tomorrow? \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"physician shortage\" class=\"wp-image-34881\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_277-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Medical Futurist Institute \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41746-020-00324-0\">published a study in Nature Magazine\u003C\u002Fa> on the state of artificial intelligence-based FDA-approved medical devices and algorithms, you can find the constantly updated \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffda-approved-ai-based-algorithms\u002F\">online database\u003C\u002Fa> here. It currently includes 79 entries, and interestingly enough, based on the information content of these clearances only, you would be not informed about the given technology being AI-based in about half of the cases. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While algorithms offer invaluable support for medicine on many levels, from prevention and risk analysis to diagnostics and treatments, from setting up complex models to discovering new drug molecules, the gap between the theoretical potential and the practical benefits is wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hands-on guides on how more of these promises could turn into deliverables would provide huge benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of empowered patients on EMR developments\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>What does it mean to be an e-patient and how is it different from any other patient? Empowered patients often have access to information, medical knowledge relevant to themselves, and their own health data. It is important for them to be active, engaged, equipped and educated in managing their health. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The emergence of this “new breed” of patients highlighted many shortcomings of the traditional healthcare systems that closely guarded patient data – protecting it even from the patient. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>An interesting area of research would be to map whether e-patients have an impact on electronic medical record (EMR) software development and if yes, what is this impact? Will new EMR systems be merged with personal health records, containing data collected and entered by the patients? \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin checking applications and their impact on dermatological practices\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Everyone should have a skin check done from time to time. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancer types worldwide: one in five people in the U.S. is expected to receive a skin cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Early detection and treatment are invaluable: almost all skin cancers (both melanoma and nonmelanoma) can be cured if found and treated early. Prevention and detection are the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_274-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"Emerging Trend Alert – Skin Checking Algorithms\" class=\"wp-image-34783\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_274-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_274-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_274-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002Ftmf_article_274-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skin Checking Algorithms\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41591-020-0942-0\">study in Nature\u003C\u002Fa> in 2020 confirmed that on cleaned data for selected lesions, A.I. is as good as or even superior to human experts in image-based diagnosis. Which is a good thing, considering that there’s a constant \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jaad.org\u002Farticle\u002FS0190-9622(17)30017-8\u002Ffulltext#sec3.2\">shortage of dermatologists\u003C\u002Fa>, especially in rural areas. These applications very likely could find their way into state health systems, if there was enough data to back the preventive potential, the increased efficiency and the resulting financial benefits. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual reality (VR) therapies outside pain management and phobias\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Medical VR is an area with fascinating possibilities. It has not just moved the imagination of science-fiction fans, but also clinical researchers and real-life medical practitioners. Although the field is relatively new, there are increasingly great examples of VR having a positive effect on patients’ lives and physicians’ work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But VR seems to be slightly stuck in the areas of pain management and treating phobias, although there is immense potential for different medical uses, like in rehabilitation and elderly care on the patient side and preparing for complicated surgeries on the medical side – just to name a few examples. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The possibility of 3D printed medications for improving adherence\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>3D printing of medications improved vastly in the past few years, now it is possible to print a custom pill in under 10 seconds The technology allows a never-before-seen variety of shapes and sizes – allowing a variance in absorption speed and ease of swelling – and also customization of dosage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Despite the long list of potential benefits, do we know how patients would actually react to getting much more personalised medication? Would that boost treatment adherence? An intriguing question indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient design used in practice\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One crucial element for properly designing future hospitals will be patient design, which involves patients’ input in designing these facilities. As the recipient of healthcare services, they are better placed to identify which areas need improvements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_259-01-768x432.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33933\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_259-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_259-01-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_259-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F04\u002Ftmf_article_259-01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Take, for example, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen in the Netherlands. They redesigned the whole department’s rooms based on patients’ suggestions. This involved simple yet important changes that enabled a more balanced patient-doctor relationship and friendly atmosphere. They prioritised round tables over square ones for more friendly conversations and also suggested brightly lit rooms with friendly colours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>These might seem like subtle changes, but how subtle are they in fact? It would be crucial to measure how the environment affects the patient-doctor relationship, the treatment adherence and the healing process – so we can design the best possible healthcare institutions in the future. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The integration of handheld and smartphone-connected technologies into the doctor-patient relationship\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Patients today generate tons of health data through a number of wearable devices and apps. But it is safe to bet that a vast majority of this patient-generated health data does nothing as of today. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>General practitioners rarely request looking at the statistics collected by our smartwatches, and ob-gyns don’t ask your permission to go through the years or decades of data you accumulated in your period tracker. And we could go on with examples of how healthcare today misses the potential of making use of this data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the most important challenges of the digital health era is mining this potential. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you need advice… \u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This was our list of 10 topics The Medical Future Institute believes are interesting and important enough to pursue, should you have questions or need advice, you can always contact us, we are happy to help. \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"rendered":1972,"protected":16},"\u003Cp>We compiled a list of ten research topics we believe are promising for anyone wishing to find their calling in digital health research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",47103,{"_acf_changed":16,"footnotes":64},[464,465,466,467,347,348,220,5,611,1976,469],497,[1385,1978,478,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,728,473,1383,1985,476,1986,1987,1988],7615,7617,373,445,804,450,844,7607,7611,227,7613,[],[],[743,1992,1993,362,228,231,355,79,1630,357],2485,2923,[1995,53,84,85,86,87,88,497,498,499,500,365,366,235,89,622,1996,502,1402,1997,510,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,750,505,1400,2004,508,2005,2006,2007],"post-47095","category-portable-diagnostics","tag-ecg-smartwatch","tag-3d-printed-medicine","tag-research","tag-virtual-reality","tag-empowered-patients","tag-vr","tag-diabetes-management","tag-skin-checking-app","tag-research-in-digital-health","tag-emr","tag-continous-glucose-monitoring",{"id":1973,"alt_text":2009,"caption":64,"description":64,"media_type":98,"media_details":2010,"post":140,"source_url":2030},"AI algorithm research topic digital health",{"width":100,"height":101,"file":2011,"sizes":2012,"image_meta":2029},"2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01.png",{"medium":2013,"large":2016,"thumbnail":2019,"medium_large":2022,"1536x1536":2023,"2048x2048":2026},{"file":2014,"width":107,"height":108,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2015},"tmf_article_331-01-370x208.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01-370x208.png",{"file":2017,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2018},"tmf_article_331-01-768x432.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01-768x432.png",{"file":2020,"width":120,"height":120,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2021},"tmf_article_331-01-150x150.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01-150x150.png",{"file":2017,"width":114,"height":115,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2018},{"file":2024,"width":126,"height":127,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2025},"tmf_article_331-01-1536x864.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01-1536x864.png",{"file":2027,"width":1048,"height":1049,"mime-type":247,"source_url":2028},"tmf_article_331-01-2048x1152.png","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01-2048x1152.png",{"aperture":131,"credit":64,"camera":64,"caption":64,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":64,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":64,"orientation":131},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Ftmf_article_331-01.png",{"cta_type":134,"cta_color":64,"related_books":2032,"related_posts_footer":2034,"related_posts":16,"subtitle":64,"key_takeaways":2038},[2033,1308,136],24765,[2035,2036,2037],44579,13172,11902,[2039,2041],{"title":2040},"\u003Cp>There are countless research topics that could and should be addressed. 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