New Report Reveals Forces Driving Digital Health Market’s Continued Strength, Examines the Growing Role of AI and Blockchain in Healthcare

In mid-2017, I launched a quarterly report series, digihealth impact trac. This research initiative is designed to complement and expand upon reports produced by StartUp Health, Rock Health and other organizations focusing on U.S. and global digital health investment activity.

It provides information about how digital technologies are being implemented and impacting health and medical care on a quarter-by-quarter basis.

Key highlights of this report include:

• The Global Digital Health Market is Growing in Strength: The market strengthened due to greater emphasis on improving interoperability and analytics capabilities, accelerating regional innovation diversity and other factors.
• Telemedicine is Surging: Telemedicine is having a far-reaching impact as adoption surges globally. Most importantly, telemedicine solutions are delivering economic benefits and re-shaping the patient-physician relationship, as clinicians learn what it means to have a good “Webside manner.”
• Companies That Can Deliver Digital Solutions in Multiple Markets Are Attracting Investment Dollars: As digital health becomes increasingly global, investors are paying attention to companies that can successfully deliver solutions in areas such as genomics, patient engagement and data analytics across borders and regions.
• Artificial Intelligence is Moving From Hype to Real-World Impact: AI and machine learning technologies are beginning to have a larger impact on the day-to-day diagnosis and management of diabetes, depression, cancer and aging.
• In 2018 Blockchain Will Be Tested: We will have a better understanding of where blockchain can really play a real role in healthcare

The report is embedded below.