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Forbes Healthcare Summit
2014-12-03    
All Day
Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
Customer Analytics & Engagement in Health Insurance
2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
All Day
Using Data Analytics, Product Experience & Innovation to Build a Profitable Customer-Centric Strategy Takeaway business ROI: Drive business value with customer analytics: learn what every business [...]
mHealth Summit
DECEMBER 7-11, 2014 The mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, convenes a diverse international delegation to explore the limits of mobile and connected [...]
The 26th Annual IHI National Forum
Overview ​2014 marks the 26th anniversary of an event that has shaped the course of health care quality in profound, enduring ways — the Annual [...]
Why A Risk Assessment is NOT Enough
2014-12-09    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A common misconception is that  “A risk assessment makes me HIPAA compliant” Sadly this thought can cost your practice more than taking no action at [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2014-12-10 - 2014-12-11    
All Day
Each year, the Institute hosts a series of events & programs which promote improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology [...]
Design a premium health insurance plan that engages customers, retains subscribers and understands behaviors
2014-12-16    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM IST Join our webinar with John Mills - UPMC, Tim Gilchrist - Columbia University HITLAP, and [...]
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10 Dec 14
Houston
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How You Can Prepare to Work With Tech in the Health Industry at a Young Age

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How You Can Prepare to Work With Tech in the Health Industry at a Young Age

There is no denying that technology is an important part of the healthcare industry. With the advancements in technology, patients are able to stay connected with their doctors and medical professionals from the comfort of their homes. As a result, it’s important for young people to start learning about technology and how it will impact their future careers.

Build the Right Habits

Your habits will serve as the foundation to your education and your career path in healthcare. You can try to learn at all times, but if you don’t have the right habits in place, you will only spin your wheels. It may be helpful to try learning about the 7 habits of highly effective teens, or to spend some time journaling about your goals and habits.

Learn About Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) will continue to play a monumental role in diagnosis, surgery, and routine checkups for patients of all varieties. As a teen, learning about how A.I. will continue to shape care is a great way to spend your time. There are plenty of avenues to pursue here such as the construction of neural networks, machine learning, physical modeling, and more!

Voice Technologies Help Patients and Doctors Alike

If A.I. is not your thing, then you may be interested in the rise of voice search in the healthcare industry. You probably know just how popular voice devices such as Alexa and Google Assistant have become. By learning more about how these technologies work, you can arm yourself with specialized knowledge that will continue to play a major role in the healthcare climate moving forward.

Robots Continue to Participate in Healthcare

In the future, robots will be used in various industries for different purposes. Healthcare is one industry where robots are already being used. They can perform tasks that would be too dangerous for humans to do, such as surgeries and exploring dangerous environments.

If you want to work with technology in the healthcare industry at a young age, there are a couple of things you can do to prepare. You should start by gaining knowledge about how robots work and what they do in the healthcare industry. You could also explore ways that they could be used outside of healthcare or learn programming languages like Python and C++ which will help you build your own robot someday.

Enhanced Communication Outlets Make For Greater Care Options

In recent times, the rise of telehealth or telecare options has made the patient experience more complete than it’s ever been. With remote care options on the rise, a patient rarely has to wait to get their question answered anymore. With so many enhanced communication outlets for patients and healthcare providers to use, the future of healthcare is one where open forums are prized above the old school model of closed gates and ambiguous communication techniques. 

Take Advantage of Online Learning Opportunities

When thinking of the myriad ways in which technology has impacted the healthcare industry, most people focus on the care side of things. However, the educational opportunities that technology has opened up for young people are immense. There are more resources than ever before to help you get the jump on developing a specific set of skills within the larger world of healthcare.

Of course, there are plenty of video tutorial sites that can walk you through basic procedures. On top of this, you may also find that more interactive learning solutions make it easier to learn about more complex medical concepts. Regardless of your aims within healthcare, using new technology to advance your skill acquisition is something that should not be ignored.

It’s no surprise that technology has found its way into the healthcare industry. As a young person looking to get into healthcare, you can follow these tips and others to be sure that you are ready to make the most of your new career path.