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Emerging Trends in Healthcare

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Emerging Trends in Healthcare

Introduction
The healthcare industry is a continually changing area with shifting trends. Some of these
patterns have already been observed, while others are only beginning to emerge. A study from
the American Hospital Association lists some of the top trends in healthcare, such as the
collaborative environment, patient and workforce engagement, digital acceleration, and business
growth.
Collaborative Ecosystem
The collaborative ecosystem is a movement that entails bringing together multiple
healthcare sector players to cooperate toward a shared objective. Sub-trends that are anticipated
to emerge include the use of telemedicine to connect patients with physicians, the formation of
accountable care organizations (ACOs) to enhance care coordination, and the formation of
public-private partnerships.
Patient and Workforce Engagement
The trend of patient and workforce engagement entails including patients and healthcare
professionals in the decision-making process. Sub-trends that are anticipated to manifest include
the implementation of team-based care models to enhance care coordination, the usage of patient
portals to enhance patient involvement, and the creation of staff wellness initiatives to enhance
workforce engagement. Patient portals are anticipated to become increasingly common as
patients desire greater control over their healthcare.
Digital Acceleration
Digital acceleration is a movement that involves the use of digital technology to enhance
healthcare delivery. Sub-trends include the use of electronic health records (EHRs) to enhance
care coordination, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnosis and
treatment, and the creation of digital therapies to enhance patient outcomes are all expected to
materialize.
Business Growth. Business growth is a trend that encompasses the expansion of
healthcare businesses through acquisitions and mergers. Among the sub-trends that are most
likely to materialize is the creation of strategic alliances to enhance the delivery of healthcare
and the adoption of value-based care models to raise quality and lower costs. Strategic
collaborations are anticipated to become increasingly common as healthcare institutions strive to
improve service delivery while lowering costs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the healthcare industry is always changing and undergoing different
changes. Some of the key trends that are now taking place include the collaborative ecosystem,
patient and employee engagement, digital acceleration, and business growth. These
developments are anticipated to have a considerable influence on the healthcare sector.
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