Since 2002, the usage of digital twins, or virtual representations of actual objects, has been widespread in business to improve production and product life cycles. The term “health digital twins” (HDT) has, however, only recently been used in the field of medicine.
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Different tasks require different computing tools in the healthcare industry. Medical technology is advancing at a quick speed in today’s world, with the need of offering remote care and make-shift hospitals, medical technology must take on a different form to keep up with the changing environment.
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The health equity gap is not a new issue, nor is it a fresh topic of conversation in our society. Attempts have been made to address it, but many of these efforts have been hindered by a general lack of commitment. In fact, several billion dollars have been spent by payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies in recent decades on social impact investing to address determinants of health, yet inequities still exist.
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Most recently, the pandemic has brought on many new policies and procedure changes for the healthcare industry to cope with the overwhelm on medical facilities. In the previous year alone, healthcare has altered more than in any other period in modern history due to the issues that have needed to be overcome. To accommodate and protect patients and providers alike, the healthcare industry was forced to rapidly adapt and evolve, resulting in stark changes that will influence the field for years to come.
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Equitable access to medical treatment is important for everyone, whether it is delivered over the phone, in person, or during a telemedicine consultation. Despite the advantages of telehealth and internet platforms, the pandemic has highlighted privacy and access restrictions that hinder some people from getting the care they require. This obstacle has forced health systems to reconsider how to deal with disparities in the healthcare system and create equity in the field of digital health.
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