The Rising Potential Of E-Healthcare

[An article published in Channel Times, May 05, 2014]

The concept of e-services is multi-dimensional, and with technology growing across different areas of services, it is benefiting stakeholders at all levels. When compared to other essential services, healthcare is delicate in terms of privacy, risk factors, and involves federal regulations worldwide. Despite all these factors, we are seeing a robust adoption of e-services in the healthcare industry.

 

Internet usage has also seen a tremendous growth over the last few years. From a healthcare perspective, more and more Indians are using the internet for seeking health-related info: researching illnesses, symptoms, and suggested cures, checking availability of doctors/hospitals /diagnostics labs and alternative healthcare practices such as ‘ayurveda’ and naturopathy and understanding more about treatment and medication procedures. 

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