The Future of Healthcare: How AI Will Revolutionize Home Care and Patient Support
- Bryan Saba
- Oct 18, 2024
- 2 min read
In recent years, healthcare settings have evolved, and payers, providers, and government have emphasized providing care in the comfort of patients' homes rather than in rehabilitation or other long term care facilities. With this transition, it has become more challenging remotely monitor and provide timely care to patients. However, with advancements in Healthcare AI and Healthtech, there is potential to improve home care without allocating more care team resources to home visits.
Early Tools Phase: Enhancing Remote Care with AI
Initially, AI for home care will utilize digital tools, SMS, and phone calls driven by AI agents. These serve as the first line of support in detecting potential risks by collecting patient-provided data on symptoms and care plan adherence, and combining that with each patient's unique case record for better insights. Furthermore, telehealth IoT devices play a vital role in painting a comprehensive picture of the patient's health status. Imagine receiving proactive notifications about your daily health plan and actions required, as well as follow ups based on discussions from previous days.
Transition to AI Avatars: Personalized and Engaging Care
As we progress, AI avatars will emerge as a more personalized and engaging option for care delivery. People will be more comfortable and find it easier to share information with these AI counterparts, which enhances patient engagement. The underlying technologies will be similar to phase one, but the delivery mechanism improves significantly. Waking up to a morning call from your AI "nurse" who is aware of your daily health needs becomes a seamless part of your routine.
The Final Phase: AI-enabled Care Directly at Home
The culmination of Healthcare AI and Healthtech in home care leads to the integration of IoT devices, AI avatars, and potentially physical robots to deliver care directly in patients' homes. Cameras and sensors embedded in these devices enable the AI care provider to identify health issues promptly and support patients effectively. This advanced telehealth approach ensures that human care teams are called upon only when necessary, allowing them to focus on high-risk patients, and optimizing care delivery.
As we progress through these phases, the convergence of AI and home care not only brings convenience to patients but also streamlines the healthcare system by distributing resources efficiently. Patient Adherence to care plans is enhanced through personalized interactions with AI agents, ensuring that patients are actively engaged in their health journey. Telehealth AI holds the promise of transforming patient support by seamlessly integrating technology into the caregiving process.
In conclusion, the future of Healthcare AI in home care is poised to revolutionize patient support by enabling proactive and personalized care delivery. Embracing these technological advancements opens up new possibilities for enhancing healthcare accessibility and outcomes, ultimately redefining the way we approach patient care in the comfort of their homes.
Stay tuned for more updates on how Healthtech innovations continue to shape the future of healthcare!