The healthcare industry continues to face unprecedented challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Procedural backlogs, exacerbated by staffing shortages and strained healthcare resources, have left hospitals and clinics struggling to provide timely care. As identified in our QUICK PULSE study and discussed in our pre-conference post leading up to The MedTech Conference, general practitioners (GPs) and nurses are dealing with the pressure of delayed diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries.
At The Medtech Conference, we heard from leading healthcare practitioners on the impact of these issues – particularly resulting in frustrations for the patient and healthcare staff, and ultimately creating a culture of animosity in some hospitals. However, the conference also showcased promising advancements in AI and robotics that offer hope for alleviating these burdens.
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