Global Trends in Healthcare IT: EMR’s Central Role and Google Trends Insights

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Purpose: This study examines global trends and interdependencies in healthcare IT from 2011 to 2024, focusing on Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Health Information Systems (HIS), Patient Data, Data Security, and Interoperability. The aim is to identify temporal patterns, correlations, and future trends while integrating public sentiment analysis. EMRs and interoperability received predominantly positive sentiment, while patient data and data security raised concerns related to privacy and cybersecurity threats. Research Design and Methods: Using Google Trends data, this study analyzed temporal trends, Pearson correlations, and time-series forecasting. Sentiment analysis assessed public perception of healthcare IT concepts. Data was processed using Python-based statistical, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) tools. A quantitative, exploratory approach was used to examine the evolution of search interest and sentiment. Research Results: "Patient Data" showed the highest interest, reflecting its central role in healthcare IT. Sentiment analysis revealed negative perceptions of data security, highlighting privacy concerns. Data Security (0.91) and Interoperability (0.77) strongly correlated, indicating security’s role in data exchange. EMRs and interoperability were viewed positively, emphasizing their efficiency in patient care and workflow integration. Predictive modeling suggests increasing interest in healthcare IT, particularly in security and interoperability improvements. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for secure and interoperable healthcare IT systems. Policymakers should strengthen security protocols, enhance interoperability, and improve public trust to facilitate a more secure, efficient, and patient-centered digital transformation.