What's New In Digital Health

Big data is an increasingly common term referring to the collection and analysis of large amounts of data to draw patterns of predictability for disease prevention and management. The potential of big data in dermatology can contribute to the early detection of skin cancer for higher survival rates.

Teledermatology market is expected to grow to USD 8.6 billion by 2024, with North America being the main geographical player worldwide. As modern dermatology software apply new technologies to support this practice, a broader range of patients are able to access life-saving services.

The upcoming decade will mark a drastic change in the primary demographic in need of healthcare; by 2025 ~25% of the population will be over the age of 65. With such large changes already beginning to take effect, how will this alter the dermatology industry?

The utilization of modern dermatology software is allowing to optimize practice workflows like that of pathology services. Given the real-time connectivity of these systems, access gained to crucial patient data can increase the precision of procedures for higher diagnosis accuracy.

Dermatology EMRs have brought many positive changes to data management and operative workflows. However, challenges about their ultimate efficacy still remain. Newly developed intelligent software are breaking barriers to achieve expected performance levels.

Time-sensitive diseases like skin cancer and shortage in active dermatologists urge for doctors’ full involvement in patient care. Intelligent dermatology software offers a solution by allowing trained non-medical staff to focus on administrative tasks, leaving patient management to physicians.