NextGen Smart Healthcare Systems

Abstract

Citizens' health is a barometer of society's health, and thus healthcare is a primary focus of all governments/societies. Precaution is preferable to cure. It is critical to monitor patients on a regular basis and to treat them proactively. Despite being proactive, there is a possibility that patients will require reactive treatment. Over the last century, the healthcare industry has made tremendous strides. Technology has been critical to these advancements. This has aided doctors in diagnosing patients more accurately, resulting in more effective treatment. Healthcare costs have increased, as has the incidence of chronic lifestyle diseases and the ageing population. These factors are compelling healthcare stakeholders worldwide to pursue round-the-clock activity tracking and continuous monitoring of health parameters. Hospitals are critical for monitoring and treating patients. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss how hospitals are implementing newer technologies to monitor and treat their patients through the development of next generation affordable healthcare systems.