Context: The rise of telemedicine has transformed healthcare delivery, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and post COVID for improving access to healthcare. This webinar aims to provide healthcare policymakers and professionals with an understanding of telemedicine, its global applications, and how different health systems are using it to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes.
Objectives: The goal is to familiarize healthcare leaders with the potential of telemedicine to address current challenges and opportunities within their own health systems.
Expected Outcomes: By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of telemedicine and its key components.
- Learn about successful case studies of national and sub-national public sector telemedicine implementations from various regions.
- Understand the key policy and regulatory considerations for integrating telemedicine into national health systems.
- Be equipped with practical insights to explore telemedicine solutions in their respective contexts.
This webinar will provide an opportunity for healthcare leaders to gain actionable insights into how telemedicine can be successfully integrated into their health systems, fostering improved access and quality of care for diverse populations.
Webinar Details:
Topic: What is Telemedicine and How Are Health Systems Using It Globally? A Primer for Health System Leaders
Date & Time: March 6th, 2025 - 02:00-03:00 PM IST
Agenda-
- Introduction by Dr Karthik Adapa (Regional Adviser for Digital Health- WHO-SEARO)
- Introduction by Dr Neha Verma (Co-founder – Intelehealth)
- Talk by Shri Madhukar Kumar Bhagat Ji (Joint secretary e Health in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
- Talk by Dr Gumindu Kulatunga (Consultant in Health Informatics at Health Information Unit at the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka)
- Talk by Dr Vinay Bothra (Health Policy Advisor (Universal Health Coverage)- WHO Country Office, Timor-Leste)
- Q&A session