Digital Health Services: Revolutionizing Healthcare in 2025
A wide range of digital health services are available for diagnosis, treatment, medical record management, and fitness tracking:
E-Health
Remote digital services in the healthcare sector.
3. E-Pharmacy (Online Pharmacy & Medicine Delivery)
What is it? To order medicines online and get them delivered to your door.
Platforms: 1mg, Netmeds, PharmEasy, Apollo Pharmacy (India), CVS Pharmacy (US), Boots (UK).
4. AI & IoT-enabled healthcare services
What is it? Monitoring health using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things).
Examples: AI Diagnosis: IBM Watson Health, Google DeepMind Health.
Smart Devices: Apple Watch (ECG feature), Fitbit (Heart rate monitoring).
5. EHR & EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
A system for digitally storing a patient’s health data.
Platforms: Practo, Cerner, Epic Systems, eClinicalWorks.
6. Home Health Monitoring Devices
What are they? Devices to check blood pressure, body temperature, oxygen levels, etc. from home.
Examples: Blood pressure monitor: Omron, Dr. Morepen.
Pulse oximeter: Beurer, Contec.
7. Online health insurance & fintech (Digital Health Insurance).
Platforms: Policybazaar, Coverfox, Star Health. United Healthcare, Aetna.
Mobile apps: Google Play Store, Apple App Store.
World-class digital services in the healthcare sector.
1. Telemedicine & Virtual Care
- Teladoc Health (US) – World’s largest telemedicine platform.
- Amwell (US) – AI-supported virtual consultations.
- Babylon Health (UK) – AI doctor chatbot, global partnerships.
2. Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR)
- Epic Systems (US) – Software used by 250+ hospitals worldwide.
- Cerner (US, acquired by Oracle) – Interoperable EHR solutions.
- Allscripts – Cloud-based health IT services.
3. AI & Data Analytics
- IBM Watson Health – Cancer and neurodisease diagnosis using AI.
- Google Health/DeepMind – AI for medical imaging (retinal screening, X-ray analysis).
- NVIDIA Clara – AI-based medical imaging platform.
- Apple Health (US) – ECG, Blood Oxygen Monitoring (Apple Watch).
- Fitbit/Google (US) – Heart Rate, Sleep Tracking.
- Philips Healthcare – Smart Medical Devices (eICU, Home Care).
5. Cloud & IoT Based Solutions
- Siemens Healthineers (Germany) – Digital Twins, Remote Monitoring.
- Medtronic – IoT-enabled Diabetes Management (CGM Devices).
6. Indian Leaders
- Practo – Telemedicine, Doctor Booking.
- Apollo 24|7 – Virtual Consultation, Medicine Delivery.
- MFine – AI-based Symptom Checker, Doctor Connection.
7. Global Health Insurance Tech
- Oscar Health (US) – AI-driven insurance platform.
- Bupa (UK) – Digital health coverage solutions.
The main digital tools and technologies for health monitoring are:
1. Wearable Devices
- Smartwatches (e.g. Apple Watch, Fitbit) — You can track heart rate, sleep, and calories with this watch.
- Fitness trackers (e.g. Garmin, Mi Band) — Track steps, runs, and exercise.
- Medical-grade devices (e.g. ECG monitors, blood pressure monitors).
2. Home medical devices
- Blood glucose monitors — Measure blood sugar for diabetics.
- Digital blood pressure machines — Monitor high blood pressure.
- Pulse oximeters — Measure oxygen saturation (SpO2). Its importance has increased since Covid-19.
- Smart thermometers — Link body temperature to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
3. Telemedicine tools
- Video consultation tools (e.g. Zoom, Specialist Apps) — to connect with doctors online.
- Smartphone apps (e.g. Practo, 1mg) — for medication ordering, lab report analysis.
4. Smart Health Apps
- Fitness apps (e.g. MyFitnessPal, Strava) — to track food, exercise, and goals.
- Mental Health Apps (e.g. Headspace, Calm) — for stress management, meditation.
- Chronic Disease Management Apps (e.g. SugarMD, BP Journal).
5. Smart Home Health Devices
- Air Purifiers (Smart Connection) — to improve air quality.
- Smart Scales — to track weight and BMI.
6. Advanced Devices
- Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy — for pain and mental health management.
- Nanotechnology devices— for targeted drug delivery.
Special attention.
These devices help you monitor your health and share data with your doctors, but they are never a substitute for official medical advice.