With the pandemic forcing people to stay home, Telemedicine has evolved from clunky Skype calls to a mature, state-of-the-art platform. For diabetic patients, Oscar has partnered with Livongo, which sends out a free diagnostic glucometer and an unlimited supply of strips for life. When the patient is ready for a virtual care appointment, a tap on the Oscar app shows a list of providers. Telemedicine makes it possible to provide patients with high-quality, affordable, safe, and accessible care. With its technological prowess, India should step up embracing an advanced telemedicine model as an alternate delivery platform for preventative medicine and interventions aimed at maximizing a person’s quality of life.

Source: The Hindu November 23, 2021 15:56 UTC