The rapid technological advancements in the ecosystem are creating a disruption in every sector and now its presence can also be felt in the healthcare industry. With newer technologies being incorporated in the sector, medical professionals and practitioners are redefining the way they approach medical treatment while trying to deliver a superior healthcare experience.

In India, there are a total of 4,892 healthcare startups who are trying hard to improve the accessibility and affordability of medical services. From virtual healthcare to the online pharmacy, these startups are trying to enable faster and efficient healthcare delivery to improve a patient’s quality of life.

As the country is getting more and more health-conscious, the healthcare landscape of India is flourishing. Many new startups are now coming forward and investing in this space to change the face of healthcare and better facilitate the delivery of medical services.

1.Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the process of delivering healthcare via a network of telecommunications. Telemedicine startups like Practo and mfine are

now making wellness program and services accessible even in the remote areas by providing doctor consultations virtually.

2.Online Pharmacy
On days when you are too sick to go out and get medicine for yourself, the e-pharmacy space comes to your rescue. The online pharmacy startup makes available a wide range of medicines online and delivers them right at your doorstep. Some of the startups working in this space are 1MG, Pharmeasy, and Netmeds.

3.Health Management
People today are well aware of health problems and fitness activities and this increased awareness has led to personal health management. Seeing it an opportune space, healthcare startups like MyUpchar, CureJoy, and Pregbuddy have come with their own health advisory content platforms online.

4.Faster Diagnosis
Many startups are working in the field of medical diagnostics to simplify the diagnosis process and develop tools that could assist in disease discovery, especially with chronic illness. Startups like SigTuple and NIRMAI Health Analytix are using deep tech for faster and effective diagnosis.

5.Home Healthcare
The biggest problem in our traditional healthcare system is the lack of accessibility. Startups like Portea Medical Group and CallHealth are trying to solve this problem by bringing healthcare services to a patient’s doorstep.

The healthcare industry continues to grow in the country and with the modern-age technology at our dispense, these startups are helping us resolve various medical issues and are providing us with a better understanding of other complex medical and psychological problems. The use of AI, AR/VR, robotics, 3D printing, and other automated tools is likely to have a major impact on the medical system and will transform the whole picture of health management.