Apollo Hospitals has created the largest and oldest multi-specialty telemedicine network in South Asia. Being one of the global pioneers of telemedicine, Apollo serves both the urban and rural communities by enhancing the accessibility of quality healthcare. This article tells two stories in India of how telehealth helped curing sever infections and a coronary disease through an effective communication service and information sharing.
Impact / Outcome
In one of the examples, a 39-year-old male came to the TeleEmergency unit at Dhamra, Odishawith general weakness and chest pain. The patient received cardiac care before undergoing a Coronary angiogram, which revealed Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease. He underwent an angioplasty where stents were deployed to ease the blockages leading to his heart. In over a week, TeleEmergency practices saved his life.
Funding sources
Private
Key Metrics
Improving telehealth systems to effectevily treat several deseases
Operating model
Fully privateYear published
01 January 2022