The advent of digital technologies has brought a paradigm shift in the healthcare sector worldwide, and India is no exception, as numerous initiatives have explored the transformative potential of digital healthcare in India. The convergence of technology and healthcare has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. The Indian digital health market is projected to reach US$25.64 billion by 2027, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of approximately 20.4%. Telemedicine, e-pharmacy, online consultation, and the use of mobile health applications are significantly contributing to this growth. Digital health technologies are bridging the gap in healthcare access and improve health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. These technologies enable remote consultations, diagnosis, and monitoring, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for medical care. This research investigates the deployment of digital health solutions that demonstrates the improvements in healthcare efficiency, cost reduction, and patient satisfaction. The research further highlights the promising trajectory of digital healthcare in India and elucidates the path to widespread adoption is fraught with multifaceted challenges; these challenges encompass the imperative to enhance digital literacy among both healthcare providers and patients, the need to fortify the underlying technological infrastructure, and the imperative to establish a robust regulatory framework that safeguards data privacy and security.

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Digital Healthcare in India: Transformation and Challenges

  • Shweta Puneet,
  • Nandini Sharma

摘要

The advent of digital technologies has brought a paradigm shift in the healthcare sector worldwide, and India is no exception, as numerous initiatives have explored the transformative potential of digital healthcare in India. The convergence of technology and healthcare has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. The Indian digital health market is projected to reach US$25.64 billion by 2027, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of approximately 20.4%. Telemedicine, e-pharmacy, online consultation, and the use of mobile health applications are significantly contributing to this growth. Digital health technologies are bridging the gap in healthcare access and improve health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. These technologies enable remote consultations, diagnosis, and monitoring, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for medical care. This research investigates the deployment of digital health solutions that demonstrates the improvements in healthcare efficiency, cost reduction, and patient satisfaction. The research further highlights the promising trajectory of digital healthcare in India and elucidates the path to widespread adoption is fraught with multifaceted challenges; these challenges encompass the imperative to enhance digital literacy among both healthcare providers and patients, the need to fortify the underlying technological infrastructure, and the imperative to establish a robust regulatory framework that safeguards data privacy and security.