DIGITALIZATION OF HEALTHCARE: PREREQUISITES AND MAIN TRENDS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34132/mspc2026.03.13.29Keywords:
digitalization, healthcare, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, remote monitoring, blockchain, innovations, quality of life.Abstract
The theses consider the impact of the digital economy on the transformation of the healthcare system. The role of digitalization as a key factor in improving the quality and accessibility of medical services and the efficiency of industry management is determined. The main areas of digitalization are analyzed, in particular telemedicine, artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring, portable devices and blockchain. It is substantiated that the implementation of digital technologies contributes to cost optimization, improving medical outcomes and improving the quality of life of the population.
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