TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN

HEALTHCARE THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS

86% OF US DOCTORS TODAY look online for answers to medical questions.

Source: AnsonAlex.com

1970

2010

1990

1980

2020

IT WASN’T ALWAYS

THIS WAY.

The medical profession has historically been slow to adopt new technologies— often over concern for patient privacy.

Health providers have had reason to worry about digital security.

5 million patients had their personal data compromised due to health system breaches in 2014.

Source: Research firm PWC

PRIVACYCONVENIENCE

With this in mind, the healthcare industry has to balance PRIVACY and CONVENIENCE when considering digital solutions.

86% OF US DOCTORS TODAY look online for answers to medical questions.

Patients tend to favor PRIVACY over CONVENIENCE:

Chose privacy forMEDICAL

TESTS.

Chose privacy for PRESCRIPTIONS INFORMATION.

71% 65%

Source: Research firm PWC

But with the increasing pressure to use new tech, PRIVACY IS LOSING GROUND TO CONVENIENT TECHNOLOGIES and easy access to medical information.

Source: Research firm PWC

Source: Forbes

Only about 33% of office-based doctors were using EHRs in 2008.

Rise of ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS.

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

33%78% had switched to using

EHRs only 5 years later.

78%

Now more than ever, doctors believe there can be REAL VALUE IN THESE CONVENIENT,DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES…

Source: PriceWaterhouseCooper

Sources: PriceWaterhouseCooper | Becker’s Health IT Review

Would prescribe an app to patients

with chronic diseases.

Use a mobile device for professional purposes

for at least 30 minutes per shift.

65%

Increasing use of technology BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

75%

PHYSICIANS: NURSES:

Even patients are using DIGITAL TOOLS FOR HEALTH PURPOSES.

Of Americans expressed an interest in mobile health solutions.

Source: Health IT Consultant

78%

- Implement new technologies- Make work more convenient- Maintain patient privacy

By switching to a virtual fax solution, like eFax.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS CAN:

With eFax®, you can

VIEW, EDIT, SIGN AND SEND FAXES.All by email or from your smartphone.

Help your practice:

- Save time and money- Increase the security of your patient's data- Add convenience to your business

With eFax®, you can

TRULY FAX FROM ANYWHERE.

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