{"id":54005,"date":"2023-01-30T09:14:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T17:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=54005"},"modified":"2023-11-03T20:38:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T03:38:04","slug":"healthcare-trends-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/healthcare-trends-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"6 healthcare trends to watch in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Tis the season to look ahead at healthcare trends for the year! As you know, t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he healthcare sector has gone through massive evolution in the last few years. The global pandemic provided a catalyst for the transformation, but the industry has continued to adapt to new trends and technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why key healthcare trends in 2023 center on efforts to streamline communication and other processes in response to health worker shortages and other factors. Let&#8217;s look at six of these trends today:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">Continued growth of telehealth services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">More focus on patient experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Escalation of mental health treatments\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">More employee-friendly work environments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#six\">Blending the cloud with advanced security<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-53981\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-27-at-1.58.10-PM-e1674846025828.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"222\" \/>\u2705 <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Free download:<\/span> CMS Call Recording Compliance Checklist<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-widget enterprise-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/assets.ringcentral.com\/us\/checklist\/cms-call-recording-compliance-checklist.pdf\" data-id=\"69d4ec9346c92\" id=\"69d4ec9346c92\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d4ec9346c92.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">Get the checklist<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">Make sure your payer organization is up to code \u2705 Get the CMS Call Recording Compliance Checklist<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form ENTERPRISE\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"enterprise download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"enterprise download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog Enterprise\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"enterprise download form\" data-dl-name=\"Read it now\">Read it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d4ec9346c92.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\"> Enjoy!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\">6 important healthcare trends to watch in 2023<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a>1. Continued growth in telehealth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42983 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/telehealth-drivers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s hard to believe that pre-COVID, few payers supported telehealth. Now, health plans and providers actively promote this method of care for routine appointments and continuous care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth in <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/the-rise-of-voice-only-telehealth-what-providers-should-know\/\">telehealth<\/a> is expected to continue in 2023. This delivery mode is more cost-effective for everyone involved in the health system. It is more convenient and flexible for patients and greatly reduces the number of patient no-shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a>2. More focus on patient experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta rc-post-content-cta_green\">\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-columns\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GettyImages-1309070054-scaled.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"headline-copy\" style=\"text-align:left;\">Better patient satisfaction: How these healthcare companies did it<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-footer\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo-container\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"154\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 154 34\" fill=\"#000\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-ring-logo-1840895569\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<title 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and clinics have closed in the last few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a sustainable, thriving practice, it is essential to prioritize the patient experience to maintain satisfaction. Competition is especially high in large cities where patients have many choices in facilities and providers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors that contribute to a strong patient experience, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalization. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When patients have choices, they choose providers that show genuine interest in their welfare. The best way to do this is with personalized service both in-person and via digital platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenience and accessibility.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People want access to convenient locations and alternative methods of accessing health services. Integrating <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/in-the-shift-to-virtual-healthcare-ringcentral-customers-report-key-advantages\/\">virtual care<\/a> with your in-office experiences is vital.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communication and information.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Effective communication and availability of information are critical to patients who have concerns about their health. In a modern healthcare practice, meeting high standards for communication dictates an <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/4-ways-cloud-communications-drive-value-for-healthcare-payers\/\">omnichannel approach<\/a> that improves patient-to-provide access via web chate, messaging, and other non-traditional touch points. .<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tech tools and features.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A modern website that offers web chat for patients or a secure\u00a0 mobile app are among the essential tech tools patients expect from health providers. A comprehensive patient portal and flexible, self-service options also help address new healthcare consumerism expectations..<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a>3. Expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53980 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blade-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1136\" height=\"1402\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare sector has experienced rapid digital progression. Much of the digitization centers on meeting the needs of a remote workforce and patients with restricted mobility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to patient and employee-centered functions, digitization is being used for research. Artificial intelligence, which has been embedded in many processes, is driving more intuitive patient research. It enables more<a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/conversational-ai-conversation-intelligence\/\"> intelligent analysis of patient interactions<\/a> across all platforms. It is also being used to capture and share data from clinical trials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"heading h4\">More personal tracking of healthcare via wearable devices<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic spawned greater enthusiasm for remote patient management and supportive\u00a0 self-monitoring of chronic health conditions. Rather than waiting for illness to react, people are more proactive with preventative health measures and self-care adherence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearable devices allow for virtual 24\/7 tracking of a variety of data metrics, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pulse and blood pressure.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tracking basic heart-related data during fitness has long been a popular use of wearable devices. Software applications sync with the device to enable tracking of these metrics throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep effectiveness.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Measuring sleep quality is a relatively new phenomenon. People that struggle with insomnia, restlessness, or fatigue monitor sleep patterns to identify potential problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress management.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mental health has attracted a lot of attention in the wearable device arena. 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Escalation of <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/5-ways-healthcare-providers-can-promote-mental-and-behavioral-health\/\">mental health<\/a> treatments\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47304 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Mental-Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearable devices aren\u2019t the only platform for increased mental health focus. As we enter 2023, preventative and therapeutic treatments for mental health continue to rise and have made their way onto our healthcare trends list for good reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In March 2022, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization indicated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that COVID-19 triggered a 25-percent spike in anxiety and depression around the world. The sustained trappings of the pandemic left indelible mental and emotional scars for many people. Use of counseling and prescription medications have been among key medical responses, along with various home therapies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"five\"><\/a>5. More employee-friendly work environments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47737 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Different-types-of-hybrid-work.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/6-ways-healthcare-providers-can-handle-the-great-resignation\/\">\u201cGreat Resignation\u201d<\/a> put a great strain on many healthcare employers. The scramble for talent is one of the factors contributing to competition in the sector. To attract staff, healthcare organizations are developing more<a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/what-is-workplace-flexibility-and-why-is-it-important-for-employees\/\"> flexible work environments<\/a> for both non-clinical and certain clinical roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to various strategies for improving on-site culture, hybrid and remote work opportunities have been maintained. These <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-collaboration-how-to-improve-remote-work\/\">remote work<\/a> structures were a response to COVID, but they are desirable for both employees seeking flexibility and employers wanting a larger talent pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"six\"><\/a>6. Blending the cloud with <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentrals-approach-to-cloud-communications-security\/\">advanced security<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-51432\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/End-to-end-encryption.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliance on public cloud-based technology has grown the last few years as well. It offers the innovation, flexibility, and security that health organizations need. Digital communications solutions are foundational to internal, cross-organization, and patient-centered communications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to enabling seamless, cross-channel interactions, robust cloud-based healthcare communications solutions provide multi-factor authentication and <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-update-e2ee-2022\/\">end-to-end encryption<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral for Healthcare: A cutting-edge solution<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reviewing these key 2023 healthcare trends, a common theme is a blend of innovation, communications, and systematic approaches to patient care. To meet this convergence head on, a cloud-based communications solution is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral is an all-in-one, cloud-based communications platform optimized with seamless, cross-channel capabilities and the most advanced cloud-based security protocols available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how cloud communications can transform your healthcare organization. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/industry-solutions\/healthcare-communications-cloud-phone-systems.html#SFForm?__mscta=2470_94981_3444\"><strong>Request a demo.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Tis the season to look ahead at healthcare trends for the year! As you know, the healthcare sector has gone through massive evolution in the last few years. The global pandemic provided a catalyst for the transformation, but the industry has continued to adapt to new trends and technologies. 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