In
Vitro Diagnostics, A Key Contributor to Medical
Devices Sector
Diagnostic services in the rural
geographies need to enormous focus to achieve the
objective of healthy India. The existing imported
technologies for these markets are expensive and hence
makes healthcare unaffordable.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has
created a huge world of possibilities in medicine:
when connected to the internet, ordinary medical
devices can collect invaluable additional data, give
extra insight into symptoms and trends, enable remote
care, and generally give patients more control over
their lives and treatment.
An important solution to address
access of healthcare is through digital technology
linked to Point of Care Devices. Thus, Point of Care
Technology is one of the fastest growing segments in
the laboratory testing.
IoT opened doors for remote medical
care which facilitates the care delivery outside the
traditional setup linking Point of Care Devices. IoT-enabled
medical devices are changing remote care and how it
works along with its components. In a country like
India where 70% population is rural area and 70% of
infrastructure is in the urban area, IoT enabled
medical devices have a huge role to play in terms of
accessibility of healthcare.

Innovation in diagnosis and medical
treatment ranging from digital pathology, robotic
surgeries to genome sequencing. This would be the most
powerful force shaping the healthcare market. Thus, no
other sector saves lives, creates jobs, and makes the
country part of a global manufacturing ecosystem as
the healthcare sector, in general and medical devices
sector, more specifically.
In summary, Indian Healthcare sector
will experience a major shift in many aspects and
moving towards digital solutions, preventive care,
enhanced awareness, utilization of advanced
technologies such as robotic surgery, digital
pathology, and molecular diagnostics, shift from
doctor centric to patient centric care in an
environment where there is an enhanced awareness about
health. It is important to note that accessible,
accurate and affordable care will reach to a larger
segment of the Indian population. The key stakeholders
including government, healthcare providers and the
industry must play a crucial role.
Dr. P. Siva Kumar is an
Independent Medical Technology Professional. With
over 35 years in the Healthcare Industry, the
primary objective is to bring the latest
technologies in Med Tech Devices to India or
facilitate the Inventors to take the technology to
Healthcare Service Providers.
His interests include Building Strategic
Relationships and Collaborations between the
Innovators, Healthcare Service Providers and
Organizations that deliver the solutions to
Hospitals and Laboratories across the country. One
of the important areas of focus will be
facilitation in commercialization of innovations.
Siva Kumar is widely known in the Healthcare,
Clinical Diagnostics and Analytical
Instrumentation circles and his main thrust has
been to establish customer focused service support
system and provide right solutions to the
customers. He is passionate about working with
Industry, Academic Institutions and Government and
work towards bridging the gap between Academia and
Industry.
Dr. Siva Kumar held leadership positions at
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Dade Behring,
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Agilent
Technologies & Trivitron Healthcare. Siva Kumar
holds a doctorate degree in Biochemistry from
Osmania University, Hyderabad. |
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