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their health services and care from one institution within the community in which they live ,” Dey says . “ I think we will start to see a prevalence of consumerism , where individuals as consumers of health and care are going to be more informed to make better personal decisions based on performance , convenience and access . To facilitate that , you ' ve really got to open things up , and Cerner is at the forefront of pushing for open standards and sharing data across all platforms , giving access to that data to clinician , patients , researcher and developers .”
This is illustrated in part by the rise in health apps for both the provider and for the consumer , as people take greater control over their health and care . In turn , this is creating a wealth of additional data to make more informed decisions . “ We are seeing additional data points - whether that ' s through wearables or devices at home , or social determinants of health – that are now forming a valuable factor
“Virtual consultations , a medication delivery service via WhatsApp , and drive-through testing facilities were set up “ at the speed of light ”
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