HEALTHCARE
Creating solutions “ It ’ s ironic ,” Jauhari says , “ where you really need access and affordability you need technological presence , tolerance , and paying capacity , which are hard to find in rural India . That ’ s really the challenge ; there is a gap between the segments of the population where new technologies and innovation don ’ t have widespread adoption .” He cites that whilst cutting edge innovation only begun being adopted in urban areas , it shall take longer for changes like this to be deployed in rural India . “ If we ’ re able to come up with innovations that disrupt existing
healthcare models then we ’ d be able to make things more affordable . I hope remote healthcare can bridge that gap because there ’ s a huge shortage of good doctors , and 80 to 90 % of them reside in urban , not rural India . Technology is the only way we ’ ll be able to bridge this .”
Kamineni explains that the next wave in healthcare technology will be delivered through start-ups like these . “ Innovation in biotech , biomarkers , devices , IoT platforms and ecommerce are likely to change the landscape . Apollo is rapidly establishing a platform where clinicians are able to find solutions to real problems . This would create a hugely powerful ecosystem which could address real challenges around accessibility , affordability , and personalised healthcare .” www . apollohospitals . com 89