Here is a follow up to my earlier blog discussing the readiness of wireless infrastructure & applications to support a complete telehealth implementation. In the last blog we discussed around 2 facets of a telehealth implementation – Interaction and Interoperability. Here we will be discussing the remaining key facets – Integration and Regulations.
Across globe, Healthcare sector is witnessing major attention due to emphasize on improving healthcare coverage, controlling costs of healthcare and increasing patient satisfaction. And this has resulted in a major transformation of the healthcare sector.
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That wireless applications & infrastructure can have tremendous impact on the telehealth landscape is now well accepted. However, it is important to realize that wireless technologies alone cannot deliver the promised benefits and many challenges still exist before these promises turn to reality. In a telehealth scenario there are 4 facets that need to work together effectively to create maximum value. In this series of blogs, we will look at each of these facets, the role of wireless technologies in each and the gaps that need to be filled before it can be put to use successfully.
Mobile banking, Mobile payment and Mobile commerce are the phenomenon roaring across the world. Banking industry has been constantly ahead of others in terms of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) investment to drive its businesses. On analyzing the typical characteristics of the banking and financial industry, it will be clear why this industry has been so progressive as far as ICT adoption goes.
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Information retrieval & timely communication is becoming the lifeline of hospitals where a staggering amount of information is exchanged each day. In a healthcare setup where miscommunication or delay can have disastrous results, it is imperative that the quality and efficiency of communication be maintained at all times. Unfortunately, even the most modern hospitals continue to rely on outdated modes of communication, using a combination of pagers, paper records, walkie-talkies and public address systems.
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With the frequencies of pandemic diseases increasing, governments, world over should look at effective tools that can enable them manage the diseases more effectively. Mobile phones even the most basic ones can aid governments across key pandemic management activities. This is truer in developing countries where the mobile penetration has been more rapid than traditional telephony. For example over 40% of Indian population including people in the remote rural areas has access to mobile phones.
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