5 Intelligent Health Technologies to Keep an Eye On
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Amidst the growing healthcare industry that comes along with the aging society, the shortage of medical personnel has come into sharp focus in recent years. Many healthcare organizations are therefore required to develop better and sustainable approaches in providing services by leveraging modern technologies, and these are five of them you need to look out for.
Smart Health Technology Trends for 2025
1. Generative AI
The 2024 Philips Future Health Index report found that 92% of healthcare executives believe automation technology is key to solving personnel shortage problems, with 85% planning to invest in Generative AI within 3 years.
Generative AI has helped healthcare providers manage large volumes of patient records, enabling medical teams to access patient insights more quickly and making complex diagnoses easier.
2. Modern Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is replacing traditional major operations, helping patients recover faster, reducing pain, and lowering complication risks.
Nowadays, integration of software systems and various tools has helped surgeons plan operations with confidence, such as Philips' Image-guided therapy innovation for treating cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Telehealth
Online treatment and health consultations have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, thus speeding up the rate of healthcare access in remote areas.
Remote vital sign monitoring devices and point-of-care ultrasound, combined with real-time video consultations, enable primary care physicians to treat up to 40% of patients when combined with consulting with specialists.
4. Innovation for Sustainability
The healthcare industry accounts for 4.4% of global carbon dioxide emissions. To limit this figure, AI can help analyze supply chains and reduce energy consumption.
However, increased AI usage may impact the environment, as it increases energy consumption by 26-36% annually, and Generative AI is expected to generate 2.5 million tons of electronic waste by 2030.
5. Information and Digital Health for Modern Parents
Modern parents use smart devices and applications to help care for their children. Research shows 80% of parents in the US and 79% in Europe use smart technology devices.
Wearable devices such as smart socks, pacifiers, and monitoring devices can provide real-time information about children's vital signs. Some AI-enabled devices can even interpret baby cries to help them communicate their needs.
While these technologies don't replace hands-on care, they help parents feel more confident in looking after their children.
In summary, the role of new technologies keep growing in today’s health care industry. Therefore, knowing how to leverage them will help promote health and well-being as well as reducing the need to visit the doctor and the need for other related expenses. Stay tuned for trendy news about health, beauty, and technology like this from the future issues of COSMEX Blogs, or come see examples of beauty and health-related devices at COSMEX 2025 during November 4-6, 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok.