
How Smart City can Help Overcome the Challenges Faced by the Healthcare Sector
The ever increasing population growth, inefficient patient flow, limited staffing, lengthy hospital stays, high re-admission rates, and subpar communication methods are rampant.
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CIO Applications Europe | Friday, August 28, 2020

The ever increasing population growth, inefficient patient flow, limited staffing, lengthy hospital stays, high re-admission rates, and subpar communication methods are rampant. These issues often give rise to problems along with growing threats of climate change, diminishing natural resources, and increased life expectancies.
Fremont, CA: A study by the United Nations revealed that by 2050, 68 percent of the world’s population is projected to live in an urban setting. Currently, the United States has over 6,000 hospitals and records over 36.5 million admissions every year. Health organizations are continually challenged with new challenges and are under high pressure to come up with innovative solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic is just one example of the same. Recent developments in technology have led to some significant breakthroughs in the field of medicine. New disruptive technologies are playing an integral part in shaping the future of healthcare. Upcoming smart cities have shown great potential to solve the challenges faced by the healthcare sector.
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The ever increasing population growth, inefficient patient flow, limited staffing, lengthy hospital stays, high re-admission rates, and subpar communication methods are rampant. These issues often give rise to problems along with growing threats of climate change, diminishing natural resources, and increased life expectancies. However, all these issues provide an overwhelming opportunity to develop new ideas and create a more efficient and sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
Technology has transformed transportation and infrastructure in cities around the world. The potential for these technologies is unlimited in terms of infrastructure development; it can bring to the healthcare industry. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, 5G, and smart cameras, along with innovative strategies and designs, are just a few ways in which smart cities can address healthcare problems. Smart cities rely heavily on sensors to perceive parameters such as temperature, humidity, allergens, pollution, and power grid status. These values can provide a context that helps a system understand the state of a citizen at any given time.
The impact of data in today’s world is immeasurable. It allows city services to respond promptly to urgent health needs and make informed decisions to avoid unhealthy situations. As a result, analyzing data from smart technology can lead to a better quality of life. Simultaneously, several practical applications of smart cities are being used to improve patient care and help individuals live healthier lives.
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