Kerala set to host ‘Global Digital Summit’ to explore digital avenues for benefit of healthcare system
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21: Kerala set to host 2 day ‘Global Digital Summit’ with an aim to converse upon the likelihood of digital technology in global healthcare system. The ‘Global Digital Summit’ is being organized by Kerala government, will be held on 22nd and 23rd March.
A 2-day Global Digital Summit would discuss the likelihood of digital technology making greater penetration in the global healthcare system to enhance its quality, improve diagnostics and reduce costs.
"The Digital Future of Health and Sustainability" is the topic for panel discussion' where experts would brainstorm on some relevant issues like whether the change in the healthcare industry is driven by corporates or by consumers and the impact digital disruptions are making on medical tourism industry in developing countries like India, the organizers said in a release.
The panelists including Ajith J Thomas, Azad Moopen, Anuradha Acharya, Bhagvan Chougule and Prashath Warrier will talk about the changes or disruptions that could impact the future of health and sustainability, specifically addressing issues like differences in business likely to be witnessed in the next 5-10 years and how such changes will impact the consumer in planning, purchasing, fulfilment and experience.
In particular, the speakers would offer their insights on issues like the ability of healthcare industry to keep up with the changing patient expectations, and the role of digital innovations in improving transparency and making it more affordable, they said.
"Digital innovation is going to revolutionize the industry in the next 5-10 years. I foresee a significant number of patients seeking primary consultation via telemedicine and more and more people seeking home monitoring of chronic diseases. The development of a variety of wearables will make this monitoring easy," Moopen is quoted as saying the release. "We could also see remote surgeries using robots become more widespread," he said.
The panelists will deliberate on the need to reboot healthcare delivery by using big data to customize and personalize care programmes, transform patient engagement models, and inject greater efficacy in diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring.