In this modern era, Indonesia faces various challenges and opportunities in the health sector. With the industrial revolution 4.0 and era 5.0, digital technology has become an integral part of everyday life, including health services. This article will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the health sector in Indonesia, starting from digital transformation to the role of technology in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Takeaways
- Digital transformation in healthcare presents new challenges such as digital literacy and patient data security.
- Technology plays an important role in the 3T (Testing, Tracing, Treatment) strategy and vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The competency of health workers in the 5.0 era does not only include technical expertise but also moral and moral qualities.
- Technology-based health ecosystems such as e-Health and AI are increasingly developing and providing various innovations in health services.
- Collaboration between the health sector and other sectors is very important in facing public health challenges in the era of industrial revolution 4.0.
Health Challenges in the Digital Era
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Digital transformation in health services in Indonesia faces various challenges. One of the main challenges is effective and secure technology integration. The technology used must be able to increase the efficiency and safety of health services. Apart from that, Pafikabjombang, the digital technology ecosystem in handling the pandemic has also experienced digitalization in all aspects of the COVID-19 response based on the 3T strategy (testing, tracing, treatment) and vaccination.
Digital Literacy of Health Workers
Digital literacy among health workers still needs to be improved. According to Daniel Oscar Baskoro, COO of the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, low digital literacy can hinder the acceleration of digital transformation in health services. Therefore, training and education regarding digital technology is very important.
Patient Data Security and Privacy
The security and privacy of patient data is a crucial issue in the digital transformation of health services. The use of technology must ensure that patient data is protected from unauthorized access. WHO defines e-Health as the effective and safe use of technology, so the technology used must meet these standards.
These challenges show that although technology offers many opportunities, its implementation must be carried out carefully and planned in order to provide maximum benefits for health services in Indonesia.
The Role of Technology in Handling the Pandemic
3T Strategy (Testing, Tracing, Treatment)
The 3T (Testing, Tracing, Treatment) strategy is one of the main pillars in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Digitalization in implementing this strategy allows early detection and rapid handling of positive cases. By utilizing information technology, close contact tracing can be carried out more efficiently and accurately, and treatment can be immediately given to patients who are confirmed positive.
Digitalization of Vaccination
The digitalization of vaccination has accelerated the distribution and administration of vaccines to the public. The online registration system and vaccination monitoring application on the Pafi Kabjombang website helps ensure each individual gets the right dose at the right time. In addition, integrated vaccination data makes it easier for the government to monitor vaccination coverage and identify areas that require further intervention.
Technological Innovation in Handling COVID-19
Technological innovation has played an important role in handling COVID-19. Some of these innovations include:
- Use of mobile applications for contact tracing and symptom monitoring.
- Development of technology-based rapid diagnostic tools.
- Implementation of telemedicine for remote medical consultations.
Technology not only helps in medical treatment, but also in education and disseminating accurate information to the public. Thus, technology has become a vital tool in overcoming the challenges of pandemics in the modern era.
Competency of Health Workers in Era 5.0
Health worker education in the 5.0 era must start from college. The Faculty of Medicine has a big responsibility in implementing education to achieve the competencies needed by graduates. Students need to train and hone their abilities so that they can survive in this era of revolution.
In the 5.0 era, challenges for health workers do not only come from globalization, but also from within the country. Emphasis on moral qualities and morality is very important. This era is the era of human civilization and digital technology without losing one’s identity.
Technological advances in the 5.0 era have brought many changes, including in the world of health. Many physical and manual jobs are starting to be replaced by artificial intelligence. Therefore, health workers must be able to adapt to this new technology.
In the 5.0 era, the ability to adapt to technology is one of the main competencies that health workers must have. Without this capability, they will find it difficult to compete and provide the best service.
Technology-Based Health Ecosystem
E-Health and Health Services
E-Health is the use of information and communication technology in health services. The use of e-Health aims to increase the efficiency and safety of health services. WHO defines e-Health as the cost-effective and safe use of technology in health services. This technology covers various aspects such as electronic medical records, telemedicine, and mobile health applications.
Technological Innovation in Health Facilities
Technological innovation in health facilities includes the development of a big data system based on integrated electronic medical records. The Ministry of Health has prioritized this development in its health transformation and digitalization roadmap. In addition, existing information and communication technology must be optimized to create health services that are in line with the development of the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Technology was created to humanize humans, not to exclude humans from the progress of civilization.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Health
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has an important role in the technology-based health ecosystem. AI can be used to analyze patient data, aid diagnosis, and design more effective treatment plans. In addition, AI can also be used in drug development and medical research, thereby accelerating innovation in the health sector.
Public Health Challenges in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0
Treatment of Biohealth Determinants
Industrial Revolution 4.0 brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including public health. One of the main challenges is handling increasingly complex biohealth determinants. Technological advances allow the identification of biological determinants of health more quickly and accurately, but also require adjustments in treatment methods.
The Role of Public Health Scholars
Public health graduates must have a high ability to adapt to technological changes. They are required to have skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, and problem solving. Apart from that, the ability to adapt to new technology is also an important key in facing this challenge.
Facing the industrial revolution 4.0, public health graduates must be ready to continue learning and adapting to rapid technological developments.
Collaboration with Other Sectors
Collaboration between sectors is very important in this era. The health sector cannot run alone without support from other sectors such as information technology, education and the private sector. This collaboration can create innovative solutions to a variety of complex public health problems.
- Increased collaboration between the health sector and information technology for the development of digital health systems.
- Collaboration with the education sector to increase public health literacy.
- Partnership with the private sector for funding and development of health innovation.
Innovation and Opportunities in the Health Sector
The health sector as an institution that provides direct services to the community must also follow developments in technology and information. This is to answer demands for fast, effective and efficient service. Various technology-based innovations in the health sector continue to be developed. Services in health facilities require speed, accuracy and thoroughness. Online/internet-based health services from the community health center, hospital and clinic levels make it easier for people to get health services.
Technological developments and innovations in the health sector will certainly make it easier for people to obtain health services. For example, the ease with which people can obtain services at health facilities, a fast patient referral system, and how the public can get information about the availability of treatment rooms in hospitals. This is the desire of all people. BPJS Health through an Android-based online application makes it easier for people to access health services.
The development of a health technology ecosystem, in order to create collaboration and a digital health innovation ecosystem between government, industry and society, will be the main focus in 2022.
Furthermore, the development of a health technology ecosystem, in order to create collaboration and a digital health innovation ecosystem between government, industry and society. As for 2022, the Ministry of Health has a number of priority activities on the health transformation and digitalization road map. First, in terms of integration and development of health data systems, is the development of a big data system based on integrated electronic health records.
On the integration and development side of the health application system is the development of an integrated health service facility (fasyankes) system platform. In developing the health technology ecosystem, this year the Ministry of Health wants to expand telemedicine and implement a regulatory sandbox specifically for biotech innovation. The focus in 2022 is system development from the architectural design that was created in 2021.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s health profile in the modern era faces various complex challenges and opportunities. Internal challenges such as improving the quality of morals, morality and competence of health workers are the main focus in the 5.0 era. In addition, digital transformation in health services, which includes the 3T strategy (testing, tracing, treatment) and vaccination, shows significant progress but still requires increasing digital literacy among health workers.
The industrial revolution 4.0 and 5.0 brought major changes to the health ecosystem, with technology such as e-Health becoming an integral part of health services. To face this challenge, collaboration is needed between the government, educational institutions and health workers to create a more responsive, effective and efficient health system. In this way, Indonesia can take advantage of existing opportunities to improve the quality of health services for the entire community.
