The Impact of Technology on Healthcare by Luiz Gustavo Mori.pdf

“The Impact of Technology on Healthcare” by Luiz Gustavo Mori explores how digital innovation is revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics, and medical management. Mori highlights the role of AI, telemedicine, and data analytics in enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility, shaping a more connected and patient-centered healthcare future.
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1. The Impact of Technology
on Healthcare

By Luiz Gustavo Mori

2. The Healthcare Access
Crisis: A Global Challenge


Universal health
coverage goal
Lack essential Projected gap by 2030
healthcare services
globally
Technology emerges as a critical bridge to achieving universal health
coverage by 2030, offering scalable solutions to this monumental
challenge.
Theworld faces an unprecedentedhealthcare accessibility challenge that
demands urgent technological intervention.According to the World
Economic Forum (2025), a staggering 4.5 billion people worldwide lack
access to essential healthcare services4more than half of the global
popula tion.
4.5B 11M 2030
Health Worker TargetYear
Shortage
People Without
Access

3. AI Revolutionizing Diagnostics and Patient Care


AI software demonstrates twice the accuracy of human
experts in interpreting stroke brain scans, according to
groundbreaking UK research

Predictive AI models forecast ambulance needs with 80%
accuracy, dramatically improving emergency response
times and resource allocation

AstraZeneca's AI platform identifies over 1,000
conditions before symptoms manifest, enabling
preventive intervention
Artificialintelligence isfundamentallytransforming medicaldiagnostics,deliveringaccuracyandinsightsthatsurpass
traditional methods. The results are nothing short of revolutionary.

AI successfully detects bone fractures that physicians
miss in up to 10% of cases, preventing complications
from delayed treatment
Stroke Detection
Emergency Optimization
Fracture Identification
Early Disease Detection

4. AI doubles
diagnostic
accuracy,
saving critical
minutes
Every second counts in stroke treatment. AI-powered imaging analysis
provides physicians with instant, precise insights that can mean the
difference between full recovery and permanent disability.

5. Digital Health Innovations Driving Value-Based
Care

The Telemedicine Explosion


Wearables and mobile apps enable real-
time health tracking and personalized
interventions tailored to individual
patient needs

Digital platforms improve patient-
reported outcomes and enable effective
self-management of chronic conditions

Interoperability, standardization, and
stakeholder engagement remain key
hurdles requiring coordinated solutions
Thepandemiccatalyzed an
unprecedented shift in healthcare
delivery. Telehealth visits among Medicare
patients surged from just 1.2% pre-
pandemic to 40% in 20204a 33-fold
increase that has permanently
transformed patient care.
Continuous Monitoring Patient Empowerment Critical Challenges

6. The Human Element:
Balancing Tech and Touch

Patients must drive
decisions about
telemedicine modalities to
ensure high-value,
personalized care that
meets their unique needs
and preferences

Older adults, non-English
speaking populations, and
marginalized communities
face significant barriers to
digital health access, risking
further health inequities
Traditional telephone visits
and in-person care remain
vital for ensuring equitable
access across all populations
Astechnology advances atbreathtaking speed,the WorldHealth
Organization (2025)remindsusthatperson-centered careremains the
foundation of effective healthcare4no algorithm can replace human
compassion and clinical judgment.
Patient Choice is
Paramount
The Digital Divide Low-Tech Solutions
Matter

7. The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Connected,
Preventive, and Precise


IoT devices and wearables create
continuous patient connections,
enabling early diagnosis and constant
monitoring outside hospital walls

Healthcare shifts from reactive
disease treatment to proactive
prevention and health promotion,
reducing costs and improving quality
of life
Policy Imperative: Governments must cultivate innovation ecosystems and adapt governance frameworks to
support responsible digital health advancement while protecting patient rights.
Westand atthethresholdofahealthcaretransformationas profoundas the discoveryofantibioticsorvaccines.TheFourth
Industrial Revolutionisreshapingmedicineintoaproactive, personalized, and interconnectedsystem.

Treatments are tailored to individual
genetic profiles and data, maximizing
effectiveness while minimizing side
effects
Real-Time Connection Prevention First Precision Medicine

8. Investment in Health Technology: A Strategic
Imperative

Strategic investmentin healthtechnologyisn'tjustaboutinnovation4it'saboutbuildingresilient,sustainablehealthcare
systems that can meet the challenges of tomorrow.

EHR systems streamline care
coordination across providers, reduce
medical errors, and ensure critical
patient information is accessible when
needed most
Virtual care platforms dramatically
expand access to underserved rural and
urban communities, improving
outcomes and patient satisfaction
Advanced algorithms enhance clinical
decision-making, optimize operational
efficiency, and uncover patterns invisible
to human analysis
Investment in health technology today creates the foundation for sustainable innovation and resilient healthcare systems
that can adapt to future pandemics, demographic shifts, and emerging health challenges.
Electronic Health Records Telehealth Expansion AI & Analytics

9. Challenges and Ethical
Considerations


Advanced technologies must be affordable and accessible to all
populations, not just the wealthy, to prevent widening health
disparities

Technology should augment, not replace, clinical expertise4over-
reliance on algorithms risks missing nuanced patient needs
Withgreattechnologicalpowercomes great responsibility.As we
embracedigitalhealth transformation, wemustthoughtfully address
critical challenges that could undermine trust and equity.

Healthcare professionals need comprehensive training to effectively
leverage AI and digital tools in clinical practice

Protecting sensitive health information in digital platforms requires
robust cybersecurity measures and clear regulatory frameworks
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Human Judgment
Workforce Training
Affordability & Access
Data Privacy & Security

10. Embracing Technology to Transform Healthcare


Success depends on thoughtfully
integrating innovation with human-
centered care, ensuring equity
remains at the forefront

Governments, healthcare providers,
technology companies, and
communities must work together
toward shared goals
The transformation of healthcare through technology is not inevitable4it requires vision, investment, and unwavering
commitment to ensuring that innovation serves all of humanity. The time to act is now.
Technology isfundamentally reshaping healthcaredelivery,makingitmoreaccessible,efficient,andpersonalizedthanever
before. But technology alone is not the answer.

The future of healthcare is digital,
connected, and compassionate4
balancing cutting-edge innovation
with timeless human values
Integration is Key Collective Action Required A Compassionate Future
Let's build it together