Healthcare
Is the Boom of Digital Health Really Booming?
Behind the hype, healthcare leaders grapple with whether technology adoption is delivering real results or just promises
Key takeaways
Behind the hype, healthcare leaders grapple with whether technology adoption is delivering real results or just promises
The boom of digital health has been a widely discussed topic in recent years, with many claiming it is a game-changing revolution in the healthcare sector. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements, questions arise about whether the boom of digital health is truly meeting its expectations. This pressing question moves to the forefront in the latest episode of "Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive Podcast," hosted by Brian Urban.
Urban engages with Dr. Jessica Schlicher, the Chief Medical Officer for Virtual Care and Digital Health, Providence. Dr. Schlicher shares her journey from being a family physician to becoming a key figure in digital health, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and patient care. The discussion examines the practical applications of digital health technologies like AI, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring, exploring their potential and limitations in delivering effective care.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Schlicher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human connection in healthcare, even as digital solutions continue to increase. While the boom of digital health has undoubtedly brought significant advancements, Dr. Schlicher reminds us that technology alone cannot replace the empathy and trust that defines the patient-provider relationship.
Technology alone cannot replace the empathy and trust that defines the patient-provider relationship.
As the healthcare industry navigates this digital transformation, the balance between innovation and human touch remains critical.
About the author
Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.
