How Should Organizations Promote Equitable Distribution of Benefits from Technological Innovation in Health Care?

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Digital Health
• Health Equity

Background:

• Technological innovations in healthcare often benefit privileged socioeconomic groups due to unequal access and understanding.
• This disparity necessitates strategies to ensure equitable distribution of benefits from new health technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose policies and strategies for healthcare organizations to promote equitable distribution of benefits from technological innovations.
• To address the socioeconomic disparities in accessing and benefiting from digital health advancements.

Main Methods:

• The study draws on the concepts of co-creation and digitalization.
• It proposes a framework for healthcare organizations to ensure equitable benefit distribution.

Main Results:

• Co-creation and digitalization offer pathways to bridge the gap in technological benefits.
• Healthcare organizations can adopt specific policies to ensure inclusivity.

Conclusions:

• Implementing co-creation and digitalization strategies is crucial for equitable healthcare innovation.
• These approaches can help resource-poor communities and individuals benefit from technological advancements.