The Faculty Research Spotlight series is an initiative designed to highlight the accomplishments of AUBG faculty and make their work more visible. Through regular posts on our website, we will showcase recent research and publications from our academic community.
Panitza Library is pleased to announce a new publication by Prof. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala:
Eappen, P., & Vajjhala, N. R. (Eds.). (2025). Healthcare Informatics Innovation Post-COVID-19 Pandemic (1st ed.). Auerbach Publications (Taylor and Francis Imprint). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003485629. ISBN: 9781003485629.
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the global healthcare landscape, exposing critical vulnerabilities while catalyzing the rapid adoption of digital health technologies. Healthcare Informatics Innovation Post-COVID-19 Pandemic provides a comprehensive exploration of how healthcare informatics has evolved in response to this disruption and the lessons learned for the future. Covering a broad spectrum of topics—including telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), mental health support, genomics, personalized medicine, and cybersecurity—the volume examines the enduring impact of digital transformation on healthcare delivery, decision-making, and patient outcomes. Contributors from diverse academic and professional backgrounds present insights into bridging the digital divide, addressing mental health challenges through AI, strengthening policy and workforce training, safeguarding ethics and privacy, and enhancing system resilience through innovation management. Through case studies and analyses, the book highlights both opportunities and challenges in sustaining innovation and ensuring equitable access in a post-pandemic world. Intended for healthcare administrators, clinicians, policymakers, regulators, and informatics professionals, this book offers a roadmap for building adaptable, secure, and patient-centered healthcare systems equipped to navigate future public health crises.
