Update:
Looking Forward, Trends in Healthcare
3/17/2021
What a year this has been for healthcare in the USA. Looking to the future we see new changes coming to the industry. From educational and outreach pop-ups to the potential of smart hospitals, let’s explore 3 new trends we’re excited about for 2021.
1. Healthcare Pop-Ups
Whether it’s retail, food, or entertainment, there’s nothing like a pop-up to get people talking. Pop-up medical initiatives or health care information spaces are on the rise. For many, pop-up health clinics fill a void, or a need for healthcare in the community. We can think of clinic pop-ups as an entry point to an entry point into proper healthcare. In fact, 68% of patients that visit a pop-up go on to subsequently get care. Healthcare pop-ups can lower costs and positively benefit both rural and urban communities.
2. Modular design
Though modular design in healthcare is an old conversation, the uptake in modular design has been slow in the industry. With healthcare shifting toward community-based services, there is a new emphasis on engaging patients as active partners in their healthcare. Modular design and prefabrication is increasing in popularity yet, they require a paradigm shift in traditional healthcare design and construction. Beginning with design, Midwest Storage Solutions takes a hands on approach to ensure that your needs are met with customizable and standard casework. Modular design in healthcare allows for quick construction with lower costs.
3. ‘Smart’ hospitals
As we know telehealth has had astronomical growth this year with the rise of Covid -19, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Along with this there is a renewed interest in data. Patient data can be tracked using wearable tech. This means not only better patient care, but when data is coupled with AI (artificial intelligence), they make the diagnostic process faster and more accurate. AI can allow for new medicines to be developed faster than ever before! Not to be forgotten is VR. A popular use for VR is for the elderly, however new research shows that it can assist as a ‘distraction’ for patients from their pain. VR can also be used to educate patients on conditions and treatments.
All in all, we look forward to the new changes and innovations coming to the healthcare industry this year!