Carethics

While the benefits of IT in health care industry are apparent, yet its adoption in India is far below that in banking, commerce, travel, or any other industry. However the picture is not as bleak as it may appear. Many hospitals are working towards the use of innovative technology for better patient and health care.

According to the source, Apollo Hospitals is one such hospital. Apollo Hospitals is working on a project with Tata Consultancy Services that will give each of its patients a Universal Hospital Identification Number (UHIN). The number will provide any doctor anywhere across the globe, the patient’s entire medical history and records.

HealthHiway is another Apollo Hospital’s and industry initiative, which you should know about. As per the source, it will build and provide a comprehensive National Health Data Network, ensuring best global practices in healthcare processes and solutions. This will bring about an improvement in the key performance indicators—patient services, clinical outcome and financial health of user companies and result in satisfied patients.