Exclusive Article By Donna Jo at EMRIndustry
Technology is moving at a rapid pace these days. There’s an advancement in the healthcare field almost daily. This is especially the case when it comes to your child’s healthcare. The recent developments in modern medicine have made a positive impact on your child’s health and well-being.
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Telemedicine
Balancing a family and full-time job can make it challenging for parents to schedule an appointment with their child’s doctor whenever they feel unwell. Thanks to the latest advancements in technology such as telemedicine, parents can consult with their child’s doctor online or over the phone.
If your child’s primary care doctor is unavailable late at night or during the weekend, then you can still receive the care that your child needs through telemedicine, which can decrease overall costs and wait times.
Online Apps
There’s an app for that, even in the healthcare industry. Mobile applications make it easy to order food, manage your finances, and request a ride. Healthcare companies like Independence Blue Cross are joining the bandwagon with apps available for Android and iOS mobile devices. Most of these apps can be used to alleviate a parent’s confusion or concern after an appointment. You also receive the additional services that you need such as issuing new ID cards and claims information.
Wearable Technology
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are becoming popular among children and teenagers. These electronic devices track the wearer’s activity levels and movements. Wearable technology allows parents to access data that can improve their child’s diet and fitness levels. Most smart trackers even sync with mobile apps that give a parent’s an overall view of their child’s health.
Well-Being Programs
For parents who want a personalized experience, there are online programs that incorporate with the tools you need such as mobile apps and wearable technology to create a wellness journey that’s tailored for your child. Going back to the previous example, Blue Cross’ Achieve Well-Being Program provides you with a wide variety of tools that help your children eat healthier, develop healthy habits, manage their stress, become more active, and get more sleep at night.
Accelerated Experimentation
The recent Ebola outbreak especially had parents concerned about their child’s health. It proved that additional experimentation and research is needed to prevent these outbreaks from happening. The World Health Organization (WHO) even hinted the possibility of a global outbreak. Research on vaccination has increased as a result.
Scientists are using a combination of technological methods such as the chimp adenovirus that’s similar to the human version which leads to upper respiratory tract infections.
Improved Communication
It can be hard for parents to get a hold of their child’s doctors. Both parents and healthcare providers have busy work schedules and little free time for having a sit-down conversation. The latest developments in technology have improved communication between parents and doctors.
A social media site called Doximity helps connect parents to their child’s doctors by giving them a safe place to communicate on the web. Over 40% of doctors are already using this website. Omnifluent Health is another online platform that converts a doctor’s conversation into another language, which is ideal for ESL parents.
Each of these technologies is shaping the future of healthcare. The latest advancements and innovations are making their mark on every part of the sector. These are just some of the examples of how technology benefits your child’s health.
