IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS ON HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN US: MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AS FACILITATORS

Abstract

The feats brought to place by information and communication technology (ICT) in various facets of the 21st century society are evident in the healthcare sector too. This study examines the impact of technological innovations (TIs) on the healthcare systems of the US, focusing on the role played by Medicare and Medicaid in fostering healthcare service delivery in the US. Drawing evidence from extant studies, the paper demonstrates that TIs have been significantly impacting healthcare service delivery in the US. It also shows that Medicare and Medicaid have been playing a crucial role in fostering and sustaining adoption and implementation of TIs in healthcare service delivery in the US. The study concludes that TIs have been revolutionizing healthcare service delivery in the country. Stakeholders in the sector are charged to increase technology adoption and educate the masses on best practices and how to access and utilize available digital healthcare services.