Trends in Smart Healthcare for Super-Aged Societies: AI, Robots, and Data Standardization

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Taiwan has entered a super-aged society this year, leading to a rapid increase in demand for smart healthcare. In response, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) is pursuing the vision of building a comprehensive Taiwan Medical Operating System. To achieve this, they are adopting technologies such as the FHIR international standard, CQL Clinical Quality Language, and the SMART development framework. These efforts aim to standardize medical data and ensure system interoperability. By establishing this foundational infrastructure, barriers in data exchange between hospitals can be eliminated, accelerating the widespread use of smart healthcare applications. Furthermore, these trends suggest potential for new forms of smart medical application, such as home care or subscription-based services. The article highlights that data management and AI form the foundation for smart healthcare development, and that AI technology is accelerating the development of medical robots, potentially leading to novel service models like at-home use and subscription services. This reflects Taiwan's proactive efforts in modernizing its healthcare IT infrastructure.