Panel Discussion: Digital acceleration in hospitals: Opportunities, challenges and impact

Panelists in this video:
+ Dr Vishal Gunjal, President, IMA Nashik
+ Dr Chetan Patil, Operations head, Sahyadri Hospitals
+ Ashish Singh, AGM-Regional Operations, Medicover Hospital
+ Dr Ramakant Patil, President, Hospital Owner Association of Nashik (HOAN)
+ Dr Suresh R. Saravdekar, Honorary Consultant Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) (Moderator)

Key Highlights:
[1] Great connectivity, quality care at affordable prices and growing investments in healthcare has led to Nashik’s rise as a major healthcare centre.

[2] Digitalisation in Nashik’s healthcare sector is still at a nascent stage, but is witnessing growth. Hospitals investing in the right technologies and systems will gain a competitive edge.

[3] There is an urgent need for strong and effective regulations as use of digital technologies in healthcare grows.

[4] Effective strategies and systems to generate, procure, document, store, safeguard and analyse data will be pivotal in the age of digital healthcare.

[5] Strategic adoption of digital technologies can translate into significantly improved health outcomes.