Technology has the potential to have a major effect on the trajectory of healthcare in 2024.
James Chen, MD, orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center in Newport Beach, Calif., connected with Becker's to answer, "What trend do you think will define healthcare in 2024?"
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Dr. James Chen: In 2024 and beyond, we are going to continue to see the integration of enabling technologies in healthcare to improve efficiencies. For my subspecialty in total joint replacement surgery, robotic-assisted surgery will continue to grow, and we will continue to refine the use of these enabling technologies to further personalize the procedure and entire episode of care.