Hirsch, Malena
(2021)
Technology In Healthcare: Evaluating Technological Innovation
In Musculoskeletal Care, Advancement In Delivery And Treatment Options.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal health has a widespread impact on patients and the public health sector as a whole. Musculoskeletal pathology is ubiquitous, affecting one in two adult Americans. As a result, it is one of the largest contributors to patient and payer burden, with estimated direct costs of over $50B in 2019. Healthcare technology innovation has been growing rapidly over the years. The integration of these new technologies can provide vast benefits to patients, payers, and research for the future of the field.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of technology integration in the field of musculoskeletal health and how this innovation will influence and advance the field’s delivery and treatment options in the years to come. This essay is supported through a literature review to examine the ideation of these integrations and progress to date along with interviews from industry experts and a program evaluation from an aspect of the author’s residency, Hospital for Special Surgery Innovation Institute.
The development of musculoskeletal innovation revolutionizes clinical integration, medical device, care delivery, patient accessibility, and more. By improving outcomes, providing better quality care at lower cost, and better diagnostics and prevention, musculoskeletal innovation drives improved efficiencies for patients and providers. Digital healthcare is proving to be pivotal for the advancement of patient experience and empowerment throughout the care continuum, also leading to improved clinical outcomes. For organizations in this space, best practices include emphasizing the impact on patients and on industry and highlighting the cross-collaborative synergies between field experts.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Cole, Evan | evancole@pitt.edu | evancole | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Hannah, Andrew | awhannah@pitt.edu | awhannah | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Bossi, Sandra | bossis@hss.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
10 May 2021 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Submission Date: |
12 April 2021 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
50 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MHA - Master of Health Administration |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Healthcare technology, technology integration, musculoskeletal healthcare |
| Date Deposited: |
10 May 2021 20:58 |
| Last Modified: |
10 May 2021 20:58 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/40843 |
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