The Top 5 Healthcare Tech Devices of 2023

In 2023, the world of healthcare tech will be vastly different today. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 10 devices that are expected to make big waves in the industry in five years. We’ll also discuss what these changes mean for hospitals and patients alike!

1. Bots will be your doctor’s right arm

The idea of a robot diagnosing patients may seem dystopian, but it’s already happening in some hospitals. In Santa Barbara, Calif., the SBR Health System uses a device called Vya to help clinicians make decisions about how to treat their high-risk patients. The built-in virtual assistant interacts with patients to answer their questions and receive pertinent information, allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to administering care.

2. 3D printed devices will save lives

3D printing is already widely used in product design, but it’s making its way into the medical world as well. One of the reasons why? It allows for custom prosthetics that are perfectly fitted to patients. Another benefit? The ability to print medical devices for lower costs allows people who wouldn’t otherwise afford them access. And if you need any more proof of how far 3D printing is coming in five years, look no further than the fact that NASA is currently working on a 3D printer for long-term space missions.

3. Wearables will monitor chronic diseases in real-time

Right now, many people with chronic diseases have to regularly go in for check-ups or lab work to ensure their conditions are being properly treated. As technology advances, though, that may no longer be necessary. Gadgets like AliveCor’s EKG heart rate monitor, for example, will allow patients to track their heart rates in real-time at home, medicine bottles equipped with NFC chips will send reminders when it’s time to take the next dose, and apps that sync up with smart bands can alert doctors if vital signs or symptoms suddenly change.

4. Oral care tech will help keep us healthy

Many chronic conditions result from patient neglect, which is why so many medical professionals continue to stress the importance of oral health. To that end, new technologies are being developed to make caring for your teeth easier than ever before including miniature cameras on toothbrushes that allow patients to record small moments of improvement as they brush and monitor plaque, and Xbox Kinect-like tools for dental hygienists that help keep track of whether they’re brushing long enough.

5. Tablets will become superpowered

Tablets are already incredibly popular in hospitals for their ability to store and transfer patient information at the touch of a button, but they’re about to get even more useful. New devices like the iPad Pro will come with more storage capacity and processing power than ever before, allowing doctors to perform medical imaging, diagnosis, and other tasks on the go.