New Delhi, India – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today unveiled the India findings of its 15-country Future Health Index (FHI) 2019 report: ‘Transforming healthcare experiences: Exploring the impact of digital health technology on healthcare professionals and patients’. The study reveals that India is a forerunner in the adoption of digital health technology with 76% of healthcare professionals in the country already using digital health records (DHRs) in their practice. Interestingly, India meets the 15-country average when it comes to the usage of AI within healthcare at 46%.
Philips’ Future Health Index 2019 report confirms that digital health technology is a pivotal pillar in delivering value-based care across the healthcare continuum in India. Tools including telehealth and adaptive intelligence (AI) solutions can help lower the barriers between hospitals and patients, thereby improving access to care and enhancing overall patient satisfaction, particularity in tier II & III cities in India. We hope that the insights from this report will assist key stakeholders in designing and implementing robust and sustainable health systems in the country
Rohit Sathe
President – Philips Healthcare, Indian Subcontinent
For some of the key technologies examined, India is on par with the 15-country average – particularly digital health record (DHR) adoption and use of AI technologies
o staffing and patient scheduling, 76% vs. 64% of healthcare professionals in the 15-country average o patient monitoring, 74% vs. 63% of healthcare professionals in the 15-country average o recommending treatment plans, 63% vs. 47% of healthcare professionals in the 15-country average o diagnosis, 67% vs. 47% of healthcare professionals in the 15-country average
The report reflects independent research, commissioned by Philips in 15 countries, in which India was included. It is based on the assessment of care delivery against the Quadruple Aim (better patient outcomes, improved patient experience, improved staff satisfaction, and a lower cost of care) with a focus to build sustainable healthcare systems.
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