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Healthcare Infrastructure Needs Updating for the Digital Age
The US healthcare system faces similar challenges. A significant number of US hospitals were built right after 1946, when the Hospital Survey and Construction Act provided national funding for healthcare infrastructure. The most recent report on the state of US health infrastructure from the American Society of Health Engineers shows that the average "age of plant" – a financial measure of how well a hospital is keeping its facilities up-to-date – has grown over the past three decades, indicating facilities are degrading and need additional investment.
Healthcare needs transformation. And to truly transform healthcare, we must simultaneously build physical and digital frameworks to meet the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
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Hospitals and health-tech innovators must prioritize collaboration with various stakeholders to implement digital technologies that improve patient outcomes. The integration of advanced technologies such as AI and telemedicine can lead to more personalized and efficient care. Healthcare organizations should foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision-making and patient-centric care. A systematic approach that involves piloting, testing, and evaluating digital innovations is necessary to ensure their reliability and efficacy.
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