TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND TELEMEDICINE

Digital health and telemedicine are transforming the landscape of healthcare delivery by integrating technology into medical practice. Digital health encompasses the use of information and communication technologies, mobile health applications, wearable devices, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to enhance patient care, improve health outcomes, and streamline healthcare systems. As a crucial element of digital health, telemedicine makes it possible to deliver healthcare remotely via digital platforms, overcoming geographic limitations and offering prompt access to medical knowledge. Growing internet penetration, smartphone use, and the need for patient -centered treatment have all sped up the adoption of these technologies. Particularly successful uses of telemedicine include follow-up consultations, mental health services, chronic illness management, and rural healthcare delivery. Additionally, digital health solutions lessen the strain on conventional healthcare infrastructure by supporting personalised treatment, preventive care, and real-time health monitoring. Issues including data protection, digital literacy, legal frameworks, and fair access continue to be crucial factors despite its enormous potential. Telemedicine and digital health have the potential to increase care quality, accessibility, and efficiency as global healthcare systems undergo digital transformation. This could lead to universal health coverage and sustainable healthcare models.