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Smartwatch prescription ordering, wearable bands that check patients in, and \u2018digital doctors\u2019 are the future, a new healthcare trends report says. No, machines are not replacing humans — think more along the lines digitally-enabled physicians, such as surgeons who see patient vital signs in real-time on their Google Glasses.<\/p>\n

These are just some of the major changes forecast in the Accenture report \u201cHealthcare IT: Top 5 eHealth Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2015.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their predictions include:<\/p>\n

#1. \u201cThe Internet of Me\u201d \u2013 Healthcare experience becomes more personalized and more convenient for patients.<\/p>\n

49% of patients are willing to wear digital device to measure fitness and vital signs.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/p>\n

#2. The Internet of Things \u2014 Healthcare disruptive technology produces highly connected hardware that increases access to care, patient engagement, and clinical collaboration.<\/p>\n

76% of patients believe health management technology could improve their health<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#3. \u201cThe Platform (R)evolution\u201d \u2014 Smarter healthcare platforms provide patients with real-time health information and more self-monitoring through mobile devices.<\/p>\n

54% of patients report health monitoring is their #1 reason for using mobile phone apps<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#4. Cognitive Tech, Big Data and Health Analytics \u2014<\/strong> Technology could help diagnose a rash, confirm a fever and grant patients greater access to their medical records.<\/p>\n

52% of patients want to access physician notes on their electronic health records<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#5. Workforce Transformation \u2014<\/strong> Technology enables providers to be more efficient, handle more complex tasks and improve patient care.<\/p>\n

66% of U.S. health systems plan to offer digital self-scheduling by 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Want to learn more about how digital will \u2018dramatically influence\u2019 healthcare? The report comes with a Healthcare Technology Trends infographic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CareCloud\u2019s open healthcare platform<\/a> aims to drive these and many other digital innovations into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Smartwatch prescription ordering, wearable bands that check patients in, and \u2018digital doctors\u2019 are the future, a new healthcare trends report says. No, machines are not replacing humans — think more along the lines digitally-enabled physicians, such as surgeons who see patient vital signs in real-time on their Google Glasses. 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