Challenges of Digital Transformation in Healthcare

This article addresses the challenges of introducing digitalization technologies in healthcare. Connected devices mean infinite patient data collection. One of the main issues is the issue of security of personal data. This is a huge problem for all technology industries but more so for health care, given the personal nature of the data. Most healthcare organizations are so cautious about the consequences that they do not decide on a digital immersion. The article details the problems of cybersecurity and cyber attacks. Personal data security issues are particularly tangible in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT). There is another reason that puts most digital conversion plans to a standstill; this is a cost factor. Data aggregation and interoperability is another critical issue for healthcare institutions. Integration and interfaces, in this case, are unnecessarily complicated and risky. The author notes the importance of digital transformation, which should not only revolutionize patient care but also allow healthcare organizations to reduce the amount of time spent on documenting and data entry. And the data itself should be reliably protected.