Democratising healthcare with tech
While tech has helped level the playing field for patients now than ever before, safety and accuracy are of paramount importance
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TECHNOLOGY has always been a driving force behind the evolution of healthcare. For decades, the medical technology (medtech) industry has been pioneering innovative solutions for patient diagnosis, monitoring and treatment, from developing life-changing artificial heart valves and prosthetic limbs to surgical lasers and MRI scanners. Despite what many people consider to be a slow-paced industry, healthcare is at the forefront of digital transformation.
What is unique about innovation in healthcare today, however, is the incredible pace of change, and the potential scale of impact for the entire value chain and future generations of patients.
The bold entry of global technology powerhouses such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and IBM has played some part in this shift. Bringing all the agility of the digital industry to the healthcare sector, they are introducing disruptive deep technologies such as virtual reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI). But the Asia-Pacific is also emerging as a hotbed for healthcare innovation, with startups producing cutting-edge technologies and competing with well-established healthcare and technology companies.
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