CAGR of 27.41 percent to INR 485.43 billion by 2024 . Many hospitals in India still operate on monolithic architecture where the patient data landscape is largely fragmented . There is a need for the IT infrastructure to be upgraded . Healthcare providers need to adapt to innovative technologies that transform the way the industry operates in the country .
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Many hospitals in India still operate on monolithic architecture where the patient data landscape is largely fragmented ”
Moreover , the country still faces a significant challenge in bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility between urban and rural areas . There is a lack of qualified professionals and staff , such as pathologists , technicians , or other medical practitioners in the country . Data also suggests that over 75 % of the healthcare infrastructure is concentrated in metro cities , where only 27 % of the total population resides — the rest 73 % of the Indian population lack even basic medical facilities .
The Internet of Medical Things ( IoMT ) devices and technology can help to bridge this gap by enabling remote patient monitoring and telemedicine . This can help to connect patients in remote areas with healthcare professionals remotely , which can improve the availability of healthcare services in these areas . Deeper adoption of smartphones and mobile apps , pervasive last mile connection , more affordable data plans , and the Digital India Mission are key developments that can boost technology use in healthcare .
As we move ahead , organizations will have to
provide comprehensive digital diagnostic solutions across healthcare systems in India which will serve the needs of laboratories of any size for today and the future . The Government of India will also need to take several measures to advance the healthcare information technology industry . They need to put a major focus on factors like significant research and development ( R & D ) activities and strategic collaborations for the development of cutting-edge medical diagnostic technologies .
With advances being made to increase the effectiveness of the healthcare system , there is cause for optimism regarding the future of telehealth . Further technical advancements , such as the incorporation of robotics or artificial intelligence , can easily open previously unimaginable opportunities for healthcare . Despite being relatively new , IoMT will act as a means of advancing healthcare efficiency and accessibility in the future .
Dr Rishi Mohan Bhatnagar is an established Thought Leader in ‘ IoT and Digital Space ’. He is credited to have continually delivered sustainable revenue growth in the Internet of Things ( IoT ) & Smart City initiatives among other digital transformation programs . Dr Bhatnagar has co-authored the book titled ' Enterprise IoT '. He is the member of NASSCOM Smart Cities Task Force and member of Confederation of Indian Industry ( CII ) Core Group on Internet of Things .
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BioVoiceNews | March 2023