Alexander Osterwalder’s “Business Model Canvas” consists of nine building blocks that are necessary for assessing a telemedicine system:
1.Customer segments- the organizations or individuals who are paying for the telemedicine service, this might differ from the entity who consumes the services.
2.Value proposition- the economic and social value that is provided to the customer and the consumer.
3.Channels- the primary interface between the customers and the provider, where the value is delivered (Internet, telephone infrastructure, or both).
4.Customer relationships- relationships that are generated and maintained with the customers.
5.Revenue streams- the sources of income generation.
6.Key sources- the vital technology, infrastructure, and human capital that sustain a venture.
7.Key activities- the activities are undertaken for the delivery of the value proposition.
8.Key partnerships- other relationships with entities besides the customer that capture and deliver value.
9.Cost structure- the cost of business operations for the venture.