Chandigarh: The Telemedicine Society of India (TSI) and PGIMER‘s Department of Telemedicine, Chandigarh, jointly launched TELEMEDICON 2024 with the theme “Virtual Healthcare and the Role of AI,” a press release stated. The conference, held on Friday, attracted healthcare and technology experts from across India. Dr Biman Saikia, chairperson of the event, opened the first session … Read more
By Kamesh Shekhar and Kazimi Rizvi Technology has greatly transformed the socio-economic dynamics in India, with significant adoption across various fields such as financial inclusion and healthcare. India’s rising digital footprint has transformed it from an adopter of technology to creating scalable technology that complements the ecosystem. It encompasses various technologies and concepts such as … Read more
By Vikram Thaploo Telehealth has become a prevalent part of healthcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one area that has seen significant progress is remote patient monitoring (RPM). RPM had been beneficial during the pandemic by allowing hospitals to monitor and treat patients at home, which helped reduce the risk of transmission of the … Read more
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing employee safety and healthcare, Apollo Telehealth announced the inauguration of their TeleEmergency and TeleICU services at nine plants operated across India by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). The NTPC plants benefitting from these innovative services are located at Ramagundam, Kaniha, Korba, Vindhyachal, Dadri, Barh, Solapur, North … Read more
By Siddharth Mala New Delhi: Over the past few years, online doctor consultations have gained significant popularity in India. The advent of technology and increased internet penetration has made it more convenient for people to seek medical advice remotely. According to a study conducted by Lybrate last year, there was a substantial increase of 87 … Read more
By Vikram Thaploo New Delhi: India has recognized the importance of primary healthcare early on, but fully implementing it has posed challenges, particularly in rural and remote areas. Despite 86 per cent of medical visits being from rural populations, the majority must travel more than 100 km to access health care and public health facilities. … Read more
Bengaluru: Practo announced that it has earned the prestigious Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) accreditation for the high medical quality of its telehealth services becoming the first digital healthcare company in India to receive this recognition. QAI is the only accreditation body in India that offers this International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) … Read more
New Delhi: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to assess mental health status and suicidal tendencies through apps and telehealth consultation is the new frontier in the battle against mental health disorders. They can also act as the crucial bridge between India’s high population and the corresponding number of psychiatrists. At … Read more
New Delhi: India is leading in Health care with its world-class hospital infrastructure, highly advanced Medical technology, Expert skills, Compliance with international quality standards, and reduced cost compared to many countries. With USD 5-6 billion size of Medical value travel (MVT) and 500000 International patients annually, India is among the global leader destinations for international … Read more
Washington: The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis. The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth … Read more