Telemedicine in India- MBA module exam presentation

Analyzed the potential, current working and future scope of telemedicine practice in India.

1. Telemedicine in India
BRIDGING GAPS IN HEALTHCARE
DIVYA SHARMA

2. Introduction to Telemedicine
Diagnosis and treatment of patients
using telecommunication technology
Offering remote diagnosis, consultation,
and treatment through digital channels
Transcending geographical barriers in
medical care
Improved accessibility
Timely interventions

3. Types of services
Live video consultations
Remote self-monitoring devices and
technology
Store and forward
Mobile apps
Tele-ICU

4. Telemedicine in India
Traces back to late 20th century
In 2001, ISRO launched its pilot project, the
"Telemedicine Pilot Project," connecting
Chennai's Apollo Hospital with the Apollo
Rural Hospital in Aragonda, Andhra
Pradesh, using satellite technology.
Demonstrated the potential of
telecommunication technology to bridge
the healthcare gap between urban medical
facilities and remote rural areas.

5. Telemedicine in India
Following the success of these initial projects,
telemedicine gradually expanded in India.
Today, telemedicine continues to play a crucial
role in improving healthcare accessibility,
especially in remote and underserved areas of
India, offering convenience, cost-effectiveness, and
timely medical assistance to millions across the
country.

6. Contributing factors for growth
Government policies
Private healthcare institutions
Increasing availability of electricity and
internet
COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns
User friendly telehealth apps
Focus on rural healthcare
More investments

7. Current market
Globally-- 114.98 billion USD in 2023
India--- 2.5 billion USD in 2023
Expected to grow tremendously by 2030

8. MEDICAL
CARE
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
HELPLINE
SERVICES
FOLLOW UPS SELF MONITORING RESEARCH
CURRENT APPLICATIONS

9. Future Projections
With ongoing digitalization, the use of telemedicine is expected to rise
A pivotal role in improving healthcare access in rural areas
Changing consumer preferences
Technological innovations such as AI will enhance use of telemedicine
Healthcare professionals--- expansion of practice
Great applications in chronic disease management and palliative care models

10. Digital divide between rural and urban medical setups
Infrastructure and technology
Practice regulations
Ethical issues
Rising competition from other technologies such as artificial intelligence
Data privacy issues
Patient acceptance and comfort level
Healthcare professionals- comfort and ease of use
Challenges

11. Collaborations between the government, private healthcare institutions
and pharmaceutical bodies to improve services
Training for healthcare providers
Patient and caregiver counseling
Continuous technological and infrastructural innovation
Thorough documentation
Informed consents
Solutions

12. References
Chellaiyan VG, Nirupama AY, Taneja N.
Telemedicine in India: Where do we stand?. J
Family Med Prim Care 2019;8:1872-6
https://www.webmd.com/covid/how-does-
telemedicine-work

13. Thank you
very much!