The National Digital Health Mission rolled out UHI (Unified Health Interface) that provides the best hints on the government’s intention to stress the dependency on telemedicine in the battle against the pandemic. There is no denying that it’s the right move, but it’s crucial to protect the interests of medical professionals and patients.
As the world constantly fights one of the biggest health battles, the health sector of India is the main target of the government after Covid-19. There has been a huge sum of money allocated in the Union Budget 2021-22 for medical care and wellness. So, there is rise of 137 per cent compared to the previous year.
Teleconsultation has become the ideal platform to seek quality medical assistance especially after the lockdown was imposed during the second wave to avoid the spread of the virus. The guideline has provided some clarity required for digital healthcare and telemedicine. As a result, many telemedicine platforms like DocOnline and MedleyMed are leading the way.
The market of telemedicine in India has a higher potential as far as the eHealth section is concerned. By 2025, it may go up to $5,4 billion, and the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 31 per cent.
Telemedicine worked wonders especially during lockdown that was announced across nations. There was low contagion risk and it offered quicker access to healthcare. The time, cost and effort were reduced drastically on travelling for physical consultations. Thus, there is a brighter future for telemedicine even after COVID-19 as people find it most convenient.
