Digital transformation is reshaping every industry and the health care industry is no exception, according to an infographic by global IT services provider Estuate. The infographic examines five key digital transformation trends—telemedicine, personalized treatments, artificial intelligence, wearable devices, mobility and cloud access—that are altering the way health care is delivered.

Here are some key points to consider:
  • The telemedicine market is on a constant rise. Estuate estimates that 7 billion patients are expected to access telehealth services by the end of 2018.

  • Geonomics and advanced analytics are paving the way to fight unique diseases with personalized medicine.

  • Artificial Intelligence is reshaping health care, enabling 24-7 patient interaction that improves access to emergency health care.

  • Wearables are the new face of modern health care and the market is expected to reach $95.3 billion in 2021, according to Estuate.

  • Mobility and cloud enablement is improving patient engagement and maintaining patient records systematically.