How Data is Driving Patient-First, Empathetic Approaches to Healthcare

This year, June 9 is host to World Empathy Day; on this day, the promotion of empathetic practices and attitudes is encouraged, and because empathy is a skill that can be taught, days like this that highlight the importance of learning how to be more empathetic hold significant value.

In the healthcare industry, empathy is needed now more than ever. As technology continues to advance with the development of telehealth and artificial intelligence, medical professionals must utilize the data at their fingertips and actively practice empathy when engaging with their patients.

Heightening Digital Empathy in Professionals

Traditionally, empathy is considered to be a