Trends of Research in Hospital Financing and Health Industry 4.0/5.0: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Introduction: The convergence of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 within the health sector heralds a transformative era, leveraging advanced technologies and human intelligence to redefine healthcare delivery. This evolution not only revolutionizes patient care and outcomes but also revolutionizes hospital financing, enabling cost reduction, improved efficiency, and enhanced revenue streams through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies.

Aim: Through a bibliometric analysis, this paper seeks to unravel the evolving trends in research within hospital financial and Health Industry 4.0/5.0.

Materials & Methods: Bibliometric analysis was performed using the search results from Scopus database, Bibliometrix package in R Studio, and Vosviewer.

Result & Discussion: 178 studies were eligible for analysis from the search on Scopus database. Cooccurrence analysis revealed 5 clusters of keywords in the topic of hospital financing and Health Industry 4.0/5.0. The overlay cooccurrence map showed a shift of the main research topic from focusing on cost analysis and reduction to applying more advanced technologies and addressing privacy concerns.

Conclusions: The increasing impact of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 on hospital financing is indicated by an increasing scholarly focus towards applying more sophisticated technology in hospital financing.