The digital transformation of healthcare

Tbtech looks at how technology has restructured the relationship between patients, healthcare providers, and the health system. Click here to listen to the podcast'The digital transformation of healthcare' While many industries worldwide have discussed digitization for many years, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the healthcare system to change rapidly. As mentioned by Satpal Biant, Head of Public Sector, UK & Ireland SAP, "the transformation that has taken place since the start of the pandemic has ingrained digitization into the fabric of our society for both business and pleasure." Within the UK, the NHS has changed quickly over the last few years by introducing various digital systems, which have provided patients with a modern experience and a centralized place where doctors can see all patient information. Telemedicine, artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices, and blockchain electronic health records are just a few concrete examples of digital transformation in healthcare.