10 healthcare technology trends for 2024

10 healthcare technology trends for 2024

Workforce shortages in healthcare have hit crisis levels in recent years and are expected to continue into 2024, forcing healthcare organizations to do more with less as their financial situation has also come under severe pressure. Meanwhile, healthcare leaders recognize the need to address growing health disparities and environmental challenges to keep health systems sustainable and accessible for everyone. These 10 healthcare technology trends show how innovations in AI, virtual care, and other areas can make a difference by serving healthcare professionals, patients, and society at large.

1. AI-powered workflow automation and optimization

2. Virtual collaboration addressing staff and expertise shortages

3. Integrated diagnostics supporting multi-disciplinary collaboration

4. Improved interoperability for better monitoring and care coordination

5. Early risk detection and intervention based on predictive analytics

6. Using technology to tackle health disparities

7. Smart technology that helps establish – and maintain – healthy routines

8. Addressing healthcare IT’s environmental impact

9. Green procurement transforming the healthcare supply landscape

10. Teaming up to reduce healthcare’s impact on the planet