Previously submitted to: Medicine 2.0 (no longer under consideration since Sep 10, 2021)
Date Submitted: May 12, 2021
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From vertical to Horizontal Healthcare: The Next-Generation Medicine
ABSTRACT
Approach: This is a theorical reflection about Next-Generation Medicine, which is the first step to begin with an exponential medical healthcare and break with past models. Findings: In the past, the medical healthcare relied on an evidence-based practice to provide the best treatment options for patients, however, since 2010 a strong economic wave has shaped the perspective into a value-based medicine framework. We are facing new social dynamics and megatrends in our society. The emergence of 4.0 technologies is leading us to a pathway where a next-generation medicine will create an exponential value for the overall healthcare ecosystem. Originality: Next-Generation Medicine (NGM) integrates healthcare into digital ecosystems linked by innovative interfaces, advanced analytics, centric customer models and digital epidemiology surrounding a new concept of health and disease management. NGM is based in four core capabilities of physicians: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical thinking added to advanced digital operations that creates a systemic risk management. This integration is developed using bidirectional and integrative digital platforms operated by AI/ML connected to IoT and data collection in the cloud or in the edge computing. It is time for healthcare visionaries to set prejudice aside and start contemplating the amazing landscape that Next-Generation Medicine could offer.
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