The Way to Smart Healthcare

Digitalization of healthcare is not a new concept; however, nowadays the need for change has become obvious. The rapid increases in technological advancements in health and information technologies enable them to converge and develop in harmony with each other. Digital technologies are ubiquitous and aim to improve healthcare systems and allow new business models. From this point of view, selection and prioritization of them in order to keep up with the technological developments become vital. However, the allocation of resources to meet increasing demands is a multifaceted problem. In this framework, this study aims to analyze the way to smart healthcare. Therefore, initially, current technological implementations in health are reviewed. Afterward, the structure of health technology assessment models used in the selection of technology is detailed. Finally, the managerial strategies for administrative levels are presented in order to form the basis for further studies in this field.