How technology is boosting healthcare in India

 20-Jan-16, Dataquest 

Just a few years back, India’s healthcare sector was under-penetrated in terms of technology adoption and was lagging behind other industry verticals. However, the scenario is changing gradually. Gartner says that healthcare providers in India are expected to spend $1.2 bn on IT products and services in 2015, an increase of 7% over 2014.

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The key reason for increased IT investment is that the sector is viewing technology as an antidote to address a number of its issues. By streamlining processes and addressing traditional challenges, technology is bringing a sea change across sectors.

And healthcare is no different. From using tablets and iPads to access patients’ records to using telemedicine to expand reach to rural communities, technology is making inroads into every aspect of healthcare and addressing major challenges.

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