This course explores the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of global healthcare. Learners will gain understanding of how Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain, and Robotics are transforming the way health services are delivered and experienced. Through examples, you’ll discover how digital innovations are improving patient outcomes, enhancing system efficiency, and expanding access to care. Whether you are a student, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about technology’s role in improving lives, this course will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to navigate and contribute to the digital health revolution.
Innovations in Digital Health
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Innovations in Digital Health
This course is part of Technological advancement in Healthcare Specialization
Instructor: Prof. Paul S. Lalvani
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6 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Discover how AI is shaping healthcare through automation, evolving trends and key applications.
Learn how big data transforms healthcare delivery, improves patient outcomes and addresses key adoption challenges.
Explore how blockchain enables secure, transparent health data sharing and drives innovation.
Understand the role of robotics in healthcare, its applications, future potential, and key implementation challenges.
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November 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
This chapter introduces the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing significance in healthcare. It explores the evolution of AI, its key branches such as machine learning and deep learning, and how these technologies are transforming medical diagnosis, treatment, and administration. It also discusses the future trends of AI-driven healthcare systems.
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4 videos1 reading2 assignments
This chapter explains the concept of big data and its transformative role in healthcare. It covers applications of large datasets are used in healthcare for enhancing patient health outcomes. The chapter also delves into technologies and tools used for data analytics, along with challenges faced in its adoption.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
This chapter explores blockchain technology and its applications in healthcare. It explains how blockchain ensures secure and transparent sharing of patient data across systems. The chapter also discusses data integrity, patient centered data control, public health surveillance and more, while also addressing implementation challenges and global trends in blockchain adoption.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
This chapter introduces robotics technology and its expanding use in healthcare. It explains different applications of robotics, from surgical and rehabilitation robots to service and assistive robots. The chapter discusses their benefits in improving precision and efficiency and challenges in large-scale integration, and insights into market trends and future potential.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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