Technology and Healthcare
Technology and Healthcare -Describe the paradigm shift in healthcare related to technology -Elaborate how technology can improve health outcomes in your population
Chosen Evidence-Based Technology Use in Disease or Risk Factor -Describe and summarize the evidence-based technology identified that has been shown to
improve the condition or Risk Factor for your patient population chosen. -Compare and contrast the positives and negatives of using this technology use chosen.
Sample Answer
Group Presentation: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Technology
Speaker: [Your Name/Group Name] Date: July 27, 2025
Slide 1: The Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Related to Technology
Headline: From Reactive to Proactive: Technology’s Transformation of Healthcare
Content:
- Traditional Healthcare: Historically, healthcare has been largely reactive – focused on treating illness once symptoms appear. This often involved episodic care, limited data exchange, and a heavy reliance on in-person visits.
- The Digital Revolution: Technology has ushered in a profound paradigm shift, moving healthcare towards a more proactive, personalized, predictive, and preventive model. This is driven by:
- Data Power: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have replaced paper, enabling seamless data access, integration, and analysis. Big data analytics and AI are transforming diagnostics and personalized treatment.
- Connected Care: Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring (RPM), and mobile health (mHealth) apps extend care beyond clinic walls, improving accessibility, especially for underserved populations.
- Patient Empowerment: Digital tools provide patients with greater access to their health information, enabling self-management, health tracking, and informed decision-making.
- Operational Efficiency: Automation of administrative tasks, enhanced communication among care teams, and streamlined workflows contribute to a more efficient healthcare system.
Speaker Notes:
“Good [morning/afternoon/evening] everyone. Today, we’re going to explore the exciting intersection of technology and healthcare. For a long time, healthcare operated on a largely reactive model – you got sick, you went to the doctor, and you received treatment. It was often episodic, with information siloed, and care largely confined to in-person visits.