Technology Has The Power To Transform Healthcare In India

RIDING HIGH ON the rapid stride of digital transformation in the health sector in India, Royal Philips, a Netherlands based healthcare player believes this change will bring strong opportunities for the global player. The company is looking to bring in a major shift in the way it operates in India so far and make the business processes simpler and seamless

- Sandhya Michu

Technology has the power to transform healthcare,both inside and outside the hospital. It’s a huge shift for Philips. “We are 125-year-old Europe’s largest electronics maker with an established connect as a consumer electronics brand, but now we are leveraging this strength in the field of health tech so we could drive better outcomes for patients. If you see most of our products revolve around healthcare, lifestyle, and wellness. Our life-saving health equipment are used in hospitals worldwide,” explains Royal Philips’ Group Chief Information Officer Alpna J Doshi.

Doshi steers the technology initiatives at Royal Philips and manages 17 countries including India. As part of digital initiatives, the company is taking a big step to implement 'One ERP' platform where India market will be connected to rest of the world. This step aims to simplify the access to the market for the goods, while the supply chain will be more transparent and robust. Another area for the company is to be part of various Government of India led projects like Digital India, Smart Cities, as consumers and healthcare providers are looking for connected devices.