Technology has significantly enhanced the health sector by providing solutions to the improvement of healthcare services at an affordable cost [1]. This includes the development of new biomedical, bioengineering, and digital technologies.
One notable example is the creation of the automatic blood counter by NIH-supported researchers in the 1950s, which is still widely used in hospitals and labs around the world today [4].
In recent years, digital health technologies have opened up a new frontier in mental health care and data collection [5]. Mobile devices such as cell phones, smartphones, and tablets have provided new ways for the public, health care providers, and researchers to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being.
Additionally, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act has incentivized the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), with 80% of office-based physicians and 96% of non-federal acute care hospitals adopting certified EHRs by 2017 [2] [3].
Other digital health innovations include the use of artificial intelligence, "big data," telemedicine, and block-chain technologies, as well as smart devices for solving real problems in healthcare and medical education [6].
Health technology innovations are also transforming the discovery, development, and delivery of health products and services, significantly changing the way health conditions are diagnosed [8].
Overall, technology has played a crucial role in enhancing healthcare services, improving population health, and reducing the rising cost of care [7].