Question

Healthcare is moving in a very positive direction full of challenges and opportunities. With the use of technology and access to so many resources we must take proactive action to prepare the industry to meet these needs.

In your opinion, what do you see as (1) challenge and (1) opportunity that will the healthcare industry will face in the next 5 years in regards to health informatics.

Answer 1

Challenges in healthcare industry

A) data security - security of patients data is major challenge. There are chances of data breaching and someone can use patient's personal information in unauthentic way

B) management - patient management is also important challenges in healthcare industry in future

C) behavioural and satisfaction of patient is also a major challenge in future

Opportunity in healthcare industry -

A) predicting patient needs - is major opportunity in health care industry

B) improving research - help in better patient management and diagnosis of patient

C) reduction in fraud

D) greater job opportunity