National Law Review October 18, 2021
Digital health technologies are revolutionizing the global health environment by advancing healthcare services, Big Data analytics and medical device development and innovation, expanding the reach, accessibility and effectiveness of healthcare beyond traditional models.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized that digital health solutions, through increased use and scale, can revolutionize how people worldwide achieve higher standards of health by providing greater access to services in a more convenient, efficient and cost-effective manner.1 In particular, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the ability of digital health technologies to bridge the gap between patients and traditional healthcare settings, catalyzing a wide-scale adoption of innovative digital platforms and remote care models.
Smartphones, wearable devices, telemedicine platforms, artificial intelligence software, internet applications and other digital...