5 leading spearheads in the digital transformation of the healthcare industry
According to the Ministry of Health, digital transformation in healthcare has seen developments with remote medical examination models and the application of artificial intelligence in diagnosis.
On October 29th, the Ministry of Health organized a Forum on Research and Application of Healthcare Technology. The forum aims to introduce and connect innovative potential in the healthcare sector among domestic organizations and units, as well as with technology developers and international investors to promote the development of the healthcare industry in Vietnam in the coming time.
According to Mr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health, in the past three years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector has witnessed more innovative changes. Notably, the emergence of technology applications for gene monitoring, sharing of disease data, and the development of telehealth…
Innovation in healthcare includes the development and application of new ideas, technologies, processes, and solutions to improve quality and promote the application of scientific advances in medicine. The healthcare industry has been at the forefront of innovation in various aspects, such as:
First, technological innovation, such as the development of new medical devices, diagnostic equipment, telehealth solutions, electronic health records, and health information systems.
Second, digital applications: The integration of digital technologies in medical devices helps continuously monitor health remotely and promptly receive health advisory information.
Third, predicting disease trends through big data analysis: Data analysis and big data technology are being used to extract information to predict the outbreak of diseases and the changing trends of disease structures in the community.
Doctors integrate diagnostic imaging and functional investigation data into smartphone and computer systems
Fourth, biotechnology: Technological innovation in biotechnology involves controlling biological processes to develop new methods and advanced therapies, such as gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and regenerative medicine.
Fifth, telemedicine: Innovations in telemedicine have expanded the accessibility of healthcare services, allowing remote consultations with service providers, reducing the need for direct visits, improving service delivery in remote and underserved areas, islands, basic healthcare, and in cases of natural disasters and epidemics.
According to Mr. Thuan, the Ministry of Health’s goal in the coming time is to continue improving technical solutions, conducting research, and issuing policies to create more favorable conditions for telehealth, especially the implementation of digital healthcare platforms.
Currently, the National Health Information Center of the Ministry of Health is actively promoting platforms such as remote medical examinations, electronic health records, immunization management, and health station management. These applications can easily integrate with platforms of other healthcare facilities.
The healthcare industry is actively promoting digital health platforms, with a focus on supporting remote medical consultations and treatments
Sharing at the forum, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Bac, Director of Ho Chi Minh City University Medical Center, stated that the hospital has built and developed a comprehensive electronic medical record system.
The electronic medical record software includes various functional modules such as inpatient, outpatient, pharmacy, records management, health insurance, and finance. These modules are interconnected not only to serve medical specialties but also to enhance management and customer service. Each patient treated here has a complete personal health record with information on medical history, personal history, drug allergies, and the treatment methods applied.
Currently, the hospital also conducts remote medical examinations, develops artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosis, pioneers the implementation of image storage and management systems, builds and digitizes specialized processes, treatment, and patient care.
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