The 2020s mark the transition to digital-first healthcare. By 2023, 

65% of patients worldwide will have accessed care through a 

digital front door as healthcare providers look for better ways to 

improve access, engagement, and experiences across all 

services. As such, the rapid adoption of virtual reality, 3D print, telehealth, 

artificial intelligence (AI), microfluidics and other innovative 

technologies are enabling healthcare providers and patients to 

access their information conveniently and in real time. Such digital 

enabled technologies are supporting care coordination across the 

care continuum, connecting providers and patients, and bringing 

care to patients when and where it is needed. However, this rapid 

march to digital transformation has also shone a harsh spotlight on 

the digital divide in healthcare. According to the Pew Research 

Center, nearly 1 in 8 Americans lives in poverty, with low-income 

individuals having lower rates of smartphone ownership (71%), 

home broadband access (59%), Internet use (82%), and basic 

digital literacy (53%).

Listen in as Fran Ayalasomayajula, HP’s Head of Digital Strategies 

and Daniel Colling, Global Head of Healthcare Solutions and 

Practice talk about patient-first technology innovations ranging from 

VR, 3D Print and AI to Hospital at Home, Point-of-Care Diagnostics 

and Intelligent Care Coordination. In this episode, we’ll explore 

what happens when such technologies are developed and 

intentionally implemented with these communities in mind. This will 

be an engaging discussion on the new frontier of care delivery, one 

that brings all providers and patients together and has a positive 

impact on patient outcomes.