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Healthcare 4.0

Next Generation Processes with the Latest Technologies

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Authors:
  1. Janya Chanchaichujit

    1. School of Management, Walailak University, Thasala, Thailand

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  2. Albert Tan

    1. Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, Shah Alam, Malaysia

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  3. Fanwen Meng

    1. Department of Health Services & Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore

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  4. Sarayoot Eaimkhong

    1. National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand

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  • Provides an overview of the Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Optimization and Predictive Analytics at work in healthcare
  • Outlines a strategic framework to exploit new technologies to enable Healthcare 4.0
  • Illustrates examples of advanced implementation of new technologies in Healthcare 4.0
  • Provides an analysis of potential and risks in implementing such technologies

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. An Introduction to Healthcare 4.0

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 1-15

  3. Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data Analytics in Healthcare

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 17-36

  4. Blockchain Technology in Healthcare

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 37-62

  5. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 63-93

  6. Optimization, Simulation and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 95-121

  7. Innovative Health Technologies and Start-Ups Process in Healthcare Industry

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 123-159

  8. Transforming and Managing Healthcare Projects

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 161-194

  9. Conclusion

    • Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong
    Pages 195-197

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 199-202
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About this book

This book aims to demonstrate the benefits of implementing Industry 4.0 in healthcare services and to recommend a framework to support this implementation. Key topics in this book include: (1) Discovering emerging technologies and techniques to support Healthcare 4.0, this includes the Internet of Things (IOT) , Big data analytics, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Optimisation and Predictive Analytics; (2) Illustrating some examples of such advanced implementation in Healthcare 4.0; (3) Recommending a development process to develop health technology start-ups and entrepreneurial activities; and (4) Discuss the transformation methodology used to redesign healthcare processes in order to overcome the challenges of implementing a Healthcare 4.0 project.

Reviews

“This book describes how the fourth industrial revolution (i.e. Health 4.0), which is based on virtualisation and service aggregation can transform the healthcare sector with the aid of technologies such as Blockchain, AI, Big data analytics and so on.   It is very relevant for healthcare professionals.” (Chris Holt, Leader, Global Healthcare, Amazon Business, USA)

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Management, Walailak University, Thasala, Thailand

    Janya Chanchaichujit

  • Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, Shah Alam, Malaysia

    Albert Tan

  • Department of Health Services & Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore

    Fanwen Meng

  • National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand

    Sarayoot Eaimkhong

About the authors

Janya Chanchaichujit is an Assistant Professor in Logistics and Supply chain management in the School of Management at Walailak University in Thailand. Dr. Chanchaichujit holds a PhD in Logistics and Supply chain management from Curtin University in Australia, an MSc in Operational Research from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK, and a BSc in Mathematics from Mahidol University in Thailand.

Albert Tan is an adjunct professor in Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation.  He has worked as a consultant for the Center for Corporate Learning at the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa) and as Director in a government agency at Singapore. He has held teaching positions in Dubai, Vietnam and Indonesia as well as in Singapore.

Fanwen Meng is working as an operations research specialist at National Healthcare Group, Singapore. Dr Meng holds a PhD in operations research from National University of Singapore (NUS). He previously worked at NUS and University of Southampton in the UK. His research work has been published in leading journals including Operations Research.   

Sarayoot Eaimkhong received his PhD in chemistry focusing on bio-nanotechnology from UCLA. He has worked with two start-ups to develop novel biosensing platforms before joining a life-science consulting firm in California. He has worked closely with many large pharmaceutical and medical companies to develop business, market access and regulatory strategies. His current specialise in promoting healthcare innovation, commercialisation of health technology, increase the Thai industrial capability and R&D within Thailand and South East Asia.



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Healthcare 4.0

  • Book Subtitle: Next Generation Processes with the Latest Technologies

  • Authors: Janya Chanchaichujit, Albert Tan, Fanwen Meng, Sarayoot Eaimkhong

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8114-0

  • Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8113-3Published: 07 August 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8114-0Published: 23 July 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 202

  • Number of Illustrations: 47 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: R & D/Technology Policy, Health Care Management, Innovation/Technology Management

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