Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Overview

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The module on Digital Transformation in Healthcare provides an overview of the ongoing digital revolution. Learners will explore potential benefits and challenges associated with adopting digital technologies, supported by real-world examples.

Syllabus

Digital Transformation in Healthcare

This chapter provides an introduction to the concept of digital transformation in healthcare, with particular attention to its acceleration during the COVID-19 era. It defines digital transformation in the health sector, examining its key components, benefits, and the implications of adopting new technologies. The chapter also analyses the challenges faced by healthcare systems in implementing digital tools and concludes with an exploration of how digital transformation served as a critical response to the pandemic, reshaping healthcare delivery and resilience.

Role of Digital transformation in healthcare

This chapter examines digital transformation in healthcare from a global perspective, with emphasis on post-COVID-19 changes. It analyses how different countries have responded to the pandemic through digital innovations, highlighting both challenges and strategies in implementation. Case examples from India, Israel, Ghana, South Africa, Sweden, Estonia, Australia, and the USA illustrate the diverse ways in which digital technologies have been leveraged to strengthen healthcare systems and improve outcomes.