Now in its sixth year, the Future Health Index 2021 report is based on proprietary research across 14 countries, including
Feedback from healthcare leaders - including executive officers, financial officers, technology and information officers, operating officers and more - explores the challenges they have faced since the onset of the pandemic, and where their current and future priorities lie, revealing a new vision for the future of healthcare. With a focus on patient-centred healthcare enabled by smart technology, their vision is shaped by a fresh emphasis on partnerships, sustainability, and new models of care delivery, both inside and outside the hospital.
From an Indian perspective, the report highlights that there is an imminent shift towards prioritizing remote care, adopting digital health technologies, and implementing sustainable healthcare practices. According to the report, Indian healthcare leaders almost unanimously (99%) believe that the country's healthcare policies and plans, such as
The Covid19 pandemic posed a significant challenge on the Indian healthcare system given the rapid surge in patient volumes. At the same time, it also provided impetus to the adoption of virtual care delivery in the country, thereby enhancing accessibility to care. The Philips Future Health Index India 2021 report explores how Indian healthcare leaders are meeting the demands of today as they prepare for a VUCA world. We realize that not only is digital the future for healthcare in
Remote or virtual care emerges as a top priority
In the second wave of the pandemic, the reported number of Covid19 cases grew significantly in
Majority of healthcare leaders in
Three-step approach to digital transformation of healthcare
Indian healthcare leaders appear to be adopting a three-step approach to achieve digital transformation in healthcare. The pillars of this approach include investing in telehealth in the short term to ensure access to care, future investment in AI to drive operational efficiencies and partnerships with other hospitals or healthcare facilities to facilitate the use of these technologies.
79% of healthcare leaders in
To drive forward digital transformation, 41% of Indian healthcare leaders express a desire to collaborate with other hospitals and healthcare facilities from the private sector against the 14-country average of 29%.
Difficulties with data management (65%) and lack of interoperability across technological systems (55%) are seen as top barriers to the adoption of digital technologies. These challenges risk delaying the adoption of digital healthcare technologies that could alleviate pressure on healthcare professionals' workloads and improve access to care.
Push towards sustainability
The report also highlights that while implementing sustainability practices is not a current concern for many, it is set to become one of the top priorities for Indian healthcare leaders (78%) three years from now. Indian healthcare leaders are increasingly recognizing the role healthcare plays in improving environmental sustainability and are set to make implementing sustainable practices a top priority for the future.
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