Short description:

The book examines the unique challenges and opportunities that emerged because of the pandemic. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for healthcare institutions seeking to leverage digital solutions for improved patient care, public health, and crisis response. It offers a balanced blend of theoretical insights and practical applications.

Long description:

?This book is essential reading for those in healthcare informatics, as well as healthcare administrators, clinicians, and regulators, as they navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare post-pandemic.??Dr. Steven D. Berkshire, professor and director of the Doctor of Health Administration Program, Central Michigan University

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems, revealing vulnerabilities and pushing the boundaries of healthcare informatics. In response, the rapid adoption of digital tools and innovative technologies reshaped the way healthcare is delivered, managed, and analyzed. This transformation has not only revolutionized patient care but also underscored the importance of adopting new strategies to ensure data security, interoperability, and equitable access to healthcare services.

Healthcare Informatics Innovation Post-COVID-19 Pandemic explores the lasting impact of these innovations on the healthcare sector. The book examines the key lessons learned from the pandemic, as well as the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in its wake. It covers a broad range of topics, including telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity, and examines the critical role each plays in transforming healthcare delivery.

Highlights include:

• Bridging the digital divide with telehealth


• AI in post-pandemic healthcare


• Navigating post-pandemic mental health challenges with AI


• Genomics and personalized medicine


• Ethics, privacy, and security in healthcare informatics

The book?s chapters were written by authors from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Together, they share their expertise in healthcare, information technology, and policy. Through their insights, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of healthcare informatics and offers a roadmap for future advancements. This book was written to address the growing recognition that healthcare systems worldwide must be resilient, adaptable, and equipped with cutting-edge tools to navigate future public health crises. As healthcare professionals, academics, policymakers, and technologists work together, it is crucial to share knowledge and collaborate on innovative solutions that can sustain the progress made during the pandemic.

Table of Contents:

1. Healthcare Informatics Innovation Post-COVID-19: Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities 2. Lessons Learned: COVID-19 and the Future of Healthcare Informatics 3. Telehealth Revolution: Bridging the Digital Divide 4. Artificial Intelligence in Post-Pandemic Healthcare 5. Navigating Post-Pandemic Mental Health Challenges: Unleashing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence 6. Leveraging Digital Health Technologies in Healthcare Teams: A Discussion of Policy and Practice in Canada 7. How Data-Driven Insights Can Improve Patient Outcomes, Public Health Strategies, and Decision-Making 8. Genomics and Personalized Medicine: An Insight from The Healthcare Perspective 9. Preferences and Selection of Vaccines by Health Consumers 10. Innovation Management Practices in Kazakhstan's Healthcare Sector 11. Advancing Healthcare Informatics in Fluorescence Microscopy Using Computational Imaging Techniques 12. Global Healthcare Informatics ? Structural Considerations and Workforce Training Challenges and Solutions 13. Ethics, Privacy, and Security in Healthcare Informatics 14. Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare Informatics 15. Impact of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Operations 16. Healthcare Cyberattacks Over the 2014-2023 Period: Trends, Lessons Learned, and Potential Paths Forward 17. Intelligent Transportation System for Healthcare Improvement 18. COVID-19: Predicting Daily Caseload and Mortality during Multiple Waves of the Epidemic in Different Countries