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echnology is ripe for redefining the many aspects of traditional surgical
care models. There are novel sensors, apps, and more integrated ways to
track vital signs and outcomes. Robotics enable less invasive and more
precise interventions. Caregivers have the ability to engage patients via mobile
telemedicine before and after procedures. High-def imaging changes how sur-
geons see anatomy and 3D-printed implants have customized joint replacement
surgery. Applying many of these converging advancements has the potential to
reshape health care in significant ways, and even to deliver better care at a lower
cost. It's time for you to begin embracing and integrating many of the innovations
that are already revolutionizing health care in forward-thinking facilities across
the world.
Deep dive into data
Technology is disrupting the old way of doing things to create a new and better
On Point
Are You Ready to be Disrupted?
Technological advances are already reshaping the future of surgery.
• FUTURE RETURNS There are small steps we can all take to make health care smarter and more data-driven.
Daniel Kraft, MD
