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Bengaluru: Implementing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is more complex compared to fintech solutions like UPI, said Indu Bhushan, Former Chief Executive Officer of Ayushman Bharat/National Health Authority, on Thursday.
Speaking at a panel discussion on "Future of Care: Revolutionising Healthcare Through Digital Innovation & Collaboration" at Global Investors Meet, Bhushan said that a digital revolution in healthcare, similar to the success of fintech, could be achieved within the next five years.
“Acceptability of ABDM remains a challenge, especially for hospitals in smaller cities and non-corporate healthcare facilities. However, with advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, many of these issues will be resolved,” he said.
Adding to the discussion, Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director of Fortis Healthcare, stated that almost everything in healthcare can be digitised. "We are yet to fully understand the limitations of digital technology. The medical sector adopts technological advancements quickly, and public health policy will be a key driver of this digital revolution. This is just the beginning," he said.
Shashank ND, Co-Founder & CEO of Practo, highlighted three key benefits of technology in the healthcare sector—cost reduction, quality, and convenience.
"Unfortunately, while quality has improved, the other two aspects have not seen significant progress in the digital health revolution. To fully realise the potential of digital transformation in healthcare, we must address all three components," he noted.