Responsibility and sustainability go hand in hand

The third edition of Healthcare Senate witnessed a lot of thought leaders and game changers take the stage to share their ideas and vision. Dr K M Cherian, Chairman and CEO of Frontier Lifeline Hospital, the renowned cardiologist was one of them. In a very insightful keynote address which brought to light various crucial issues in Indian healthcare,  he spoke on the rising incidence of heart diseases in India and the need for integrated treatment protocols to tackle this challenge. He elaborated on the various measures undertaken in his hospital and the different initiatives taken by the Kerala government on this front.

Emphasizing that India’s healthcare landscape is undergoing tremendous change, he also spoke on how technological disruptions are transforming healthcare delivery. He also highlighted the role of medical technology, emergence of ICT, expanding network of World Wide Web, social media etc, in transforming healthcare delivery. Digital medicine is the future as devices get interconnected. With internet of things (IOT) we will see a connected home, a connected workplace and a connected city.  He also pointed out how teamwork is very crucial when it comes to delivering quality healthcare.

He also addressed the need for healthcare businesses to be more sustainable. He said, “Sustainability has become the common and greatest responsibility of the individual, the society and the planet as a whole.”

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