Imagine a world where your doctor is just a click away from you, and disease can be detected before symptoms appear. It is not just wild fantasies, this will be the reality of healthcare in 2025.
Read further to discover emerging trends in healthcare technology based on our 15-year experience in health tech solution development and insights from the MEDICA trade fair.
7 Key healthcare technology trends in 2025
In November 2024, our Lemberg Solutions team participated in MEDICA, one of the largest medical technology trade fairs, which gathers all the industry leaders together in Germany. After seeing the latest innovations in healthcare technologies up close and engaging with prominent health tech companies, we outlined key healthcare trends that will shape healthcare in 2025:
#1 Healthcare technology market and investments continue to grow
The health tech is booming, with many players actively launching their products on the market. This signals a growing interest in innovative approaches to healthcare services. The top reasons behind this growth are the increased investment in new technology advances in healthcare and the demand for more efficient medical care.
With the surge in investment, the healthcare market will see a huge rise in a variety of medical solutions ready to be customized for specific medical cases. As a result, medical innovations can be implemented more quickly and at lower cost.
#2 Telehealth will continue to change the patient experience
Telehealth emerged as a solution to provide safe and timely medical advice for patients during the Covid-19 lockdown. Online doctor consultations grew from 58 million users in 2019 to 81 million in 2020. In 2025, it will continue to be a major technology trend in healthcare, creating new opportunities for improved patient care.
Telehealth will ensure access to quick virtual check-ups without the need to visit the hospital. This innovation is especially beneficial for people living in rural areas and those with busy work schedules.
Using digital platforms for video calls or phone consultations, telehealth allows patients to receive proper medical advice from the comfort of their homes. Also, hospitals can streamline their in-person patient flow and decrease waiting times by managing non-emergency cases remotely.
#3 Remote patient monitoring will become the norm in healthcare
Remote patient monitoring is one of the most significant healthcare technology trends. It takes telemedicine further by allowing patients to track their vital signs on their own.
Using wearables, sensors, or special devices, people can continuously monitor their health metrics, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. If there is the slightest change in vital signs, caregivers will be immediately alerted to take preventive measures before the issue becomes a life threat.
We can also expect the emergence of specialized devices that allow individuals to perform common medical tests at home and send the results to their doctor via the app. This way, healthcare providers will receive real-time health data to make informed decisions on further treatment plans.
Remote monitoring of patients reduces the risk of hospitalization, enabling less stressful home treatment.
#4 Computer vision apps will become more widespread
In traditional diagnostics, healthcare providers interpret medical images manually. However, even experienced professionals can miss the subtle signs of a serious illness.
In 2025, one of the trends in healthcare technology will be a boom of emerging computer vision mobile apps, as they provide a more accurate way to diagnose diseases.
The algorithms can analyze medical images and precisely identify even the slightest abnormalities. Based on the computer vision app analysis, healthcare professionals can prescribe further medical tests and appropriate treatment, preventing the disease from progressing. This way, doctors will have a better idea of the patient's health status and will be able to prescribe more appropriate treatment to prevent the progression of the disease.
#5 Growing focus on digital mental health solutions
As the stigma around mental health declines, one of the future trends in healthcare will be digital solutions for cognitive and behavioral therapy. The most promising area for medtech advances is aimed at supporting children with developmental issues.
Using wearable devices, parents can monitor their child’s emotional state and behavior throughout the day to prevent potential meltdowns. Apart from that, the development of AR/VR apps will help children with developmental issues practice handling their emotions and navigating different social situations.
#6 Regulations will still be a burden
Healthcare remains one of the most regulated sectors, challenging medical device development. The process will become even more complicated with the recent rollout of the EU AI Act.
Now, every new medical technology with AI components must undergo time-consuming and costly trials before patients can use them. However, businesses can bypass the regulations using services of reliable tech vendors with proven industry certifications. As a result, healthcare companies can develop and test their medical devices more effectively as their vendors will cover all risks.
#7 Increasing attention to data and cybersecurity in healthcare
The healthcare sector generates vast amounts of sensitive data, from patient’s medical history to medical devices records. This makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. According to the World Economic Forum, data breaches cost the healthcare industry around $11 million annually.
In 2025, cybersecurity and data management will be the top priority in the healthcare sector. Medical facilities will rely on tech companies to establish security strategies that protect patient data and strengthen their internal systems.
Final thoughts
As technology advances, healthcare has the potential to improve the population's longevity with more personalized and innovative patient care. However, with all the benefits, there are significant challenges, like keeping the patient's data safe and dealing with regulations that slow down medical device development.
To maximize the benefits of these new healthcare technology trends, healthcare providers need to partner with trusted tech companies to build secure medical systems and devices. Lemberg Solutions has been helping to create medical devices that meet industry standards for over 15 years.
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