Long-Term Care [INFOGRAPHIC]

A shift is taking place in long term care (LTC). This infographic visualizes this change with focus on the US.

Highlights are:

A shift is taking place in long term care (LTC). This infographic visualizes this change with focus on the US.

Highlights are:

• The number of people using LTC facilities will increase to 27 million in 2050;
• Tech spending is on the rise: budgets for 2014 grew and this budget will go toward new investments;
• 54% of the LTC organization respondents say technology decreases medical errors;
• 73% state that it improves productivity;
• A whopping 99% believe that technology helps them enhance overall care.

What is your opinion about technology in your healthcare organization? Tell us what you think. 

Author: Indy Kavelaars
Source: CDW Healthcare

Filed under: Ehealth, Home, Telemedicine Tagged: eHealth, infographic, long term care, technology, telehealth