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For decades, medical research in India and elsewhere, has largely been associated with laboratories, academic institutions, and government-funded research centres. While these institutions remain essential to scientific discovery, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining what research means and where it can happen.

Patient Data – the New Goldmine

Today, one of the most valuable research assets in healthcare is not found in a laboratory-it is found in hospital data.

Every day, hospitals generate enormous volumes of information: patient histories, laboratory reports, imaging studies, prescriptions, surgical records, intensive care data, billing information, follow-up outcomes, and patient-reported experiences. Historically, much of this information remained fragmented, difficult to analyse, and underutilized. AI is changing that reality.

For Indian hospitals, particularly in the private sector, this represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

The Rise of Data-Driven Research

India’s private healthcare sector has grown rapidly over the past three to four decades. Private hospitals now deliver the majority of healthcare services in the country and manage millions of patient encounters every year. Yet, despite this vast clinical experience, only a fraction of the knowledge generated within hospitals is systematically captured, analysed, and converted into research.

Traditionally, research has been viewed as a cost centre. Establishing laboratories, funding investigators, conducting clinical trials, and maintaining research infrastructure require substantial investment. As a result, many hospitals have focused primarily on service delivery.

AI changes this equation.

With the right digital infrastructure, research can emerge directly from routine clinical practice. Every patient interaction becomes a potential learning opportunity. Every outcome contributes to a growing body of evidence. Every hospital can become a learning health system.

Why Hospital Information Systems Matter More Than Ever

The foundation of AI-driven research is high-quality data.

Hospitals that continue to rely on fragmented records, isolated departmental software, or incomplete electronic health records may find themselves at a disadvantage in the coming decade. Conversely, hospitals that invest in robust Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS) capable of integrating clinical, laboratory, pharmacy, imaging, administrative, and financial data will create an invaluable institutional asset.

In the AI era, data is becoming a strategic resource.

A well-designed digital ecosystem allows hospitals to answer questions such as:

• Which treatment protocols produce the best outcomes for specific patient groups?

• What factors predict complications after surgery?

• Which patients are at highest risk of readmission?

• How can intensive care resources be optimized?

• What interventions improve long-term transplant outcomes?

• Which therapies provide the best value for money?

These questions have traditionally required dedicated research projects. Increasingly, AI can help uncover answers from routinely collected clinical data.

Moving Beyond Descriptive Research

Many hospital-based studies today remain descriptive in nature-reporting patient characteristics, disease prevalence, or treatment outcomes.

AI enables a shift toward predictive and prescriptive research.

Instead of merely describing what happened, AI can help identify why it happened and what is likely to happen next.

For example:

• Predicting sepsis before clinical deterioration becomes evident.

• Identifying patients at risk of graft rejection after transplantation.

• Forecasting ICU bed requirements.

• Predicting medication adherence.

• Identifying patients who would benefit from targeted interventions.

Such insights can directly influence patient care while simultaneously generating publishable research.

The Big Indian Advantage

India possesses several advantages that few countries can match.

First, the sheer scale of patient volumes provides access to large and diverse datasets.

Second, India’s disease burden encompasses both communicable and non-communicable diseases, creating opportunities for globally relevant research.

Third, healthcare costs remain relatively lower than in many developed countries, making large-scale data collection economically feasible.

Most importantly, Indian hospitals manage patient populations that are often underrepresented in global medical literature. Research generated from Indian data can help answer questions that Western datasets cannot adequately address for the developing countries like India. AI provides the tools to unlock these insights.

Research as a Strategic Asset

Hospital leadership often faces difficult choices regarding investments. New equipment, infrastructure expansion, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives all compete for limited resources.

Research has traditionally struggled to demonstrate immediate returns.

However, AI-driven research offers benefits that extend beyond publications:

• Improved patient outcomes

• Better quality indicators

• Enhanced operational efficiency

• Reduced complications

• Stronger reputation and brand value

• Increased attractiveness to clinicians and researchers

• Opportunities for industry collaboration

• Potential intellectual property generation

In this environment, research should no longer be viewed solely as an academic exercise. It is becoming a strategic capability.

Challenges That Must Be Addressed

The promise of AI must be balanced with responsibility.

Data quality remains a major challenge. AI systems are only as good as the information they receive. Poor documentation, inconsistent coding, and incomplete records can undermine research efforts.

Hospitals must also address issues related to patient privacy, cybersecurity, ethical governance, and regulatory compliance. Transparent policies regarding data use and informed consent will be essential to maintaining public trust.

Equally important is building multidisciplinary teams that bring together clinicians, data scientists, statisticians, informaticians, and healthcare administrators.

AI is not a replacement for clinical expertise; it is a tool that amplifies it.

A New Vision for Indian Hospitals

The future hospital will not merely diagnose and treat disease. It will continuously learn from every patient encounter.

Every admission, procedure, prescription, and outcome will contribute to a growing knowledge base that helps improve care for future patients.

In this model, research is no longer confined to academic departments. It becomes embedded in everyday clinical practice.

For India, where investment in traditional biomedical research remains modest compared to countries such as China and the United States, AI offers an opportunity to leapfrog conventional research models. Rather than relying solely on expensive laboratory infrastructure, hospitals can leverage the vast data generated through routine care to produce meaningful evidence, develop locally relevant protocols, and contribute to global medical knowledge.

The hospitals that recognize this shift today will not only improve patient care but also position themselves as leaders in the next era of healthcare innovation.

The future of research in India may not be found only in laboratories. It may be hidden in the millions of patient records already sitting within our hospitals, waiting for AI to transform data into discovery.

“Is your hospital treating patients, or is it also learning from every patient it treats?”

#AIinHealthcare #ClinicalResearch #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #IndianHealthcare

India’s healthcare system may be on the verge of a major transformation following the recent Supreme Court order on ICU infrastructure and critical care preparedness. While the judgment primarily addresses deficiencies in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities, its larger significance lies in the Court’s strong endorsement of tele-ICU systems, digital coordination, GPS-enabled healthcare networking, and technology-driven emergency care.

For the digital health ecosystem, this is perhaps one of the clearest judicial recognitions that technology is no longer optional in healthcare delivery — it is essential. Beyond Bricks and Mortar: The Need for Digital Critical Care

India faces a severe shortage of intensivists, trained critical care personnel, and advanced ICU facilities, especially outside metropolitan cities. Building physical ICUs alone will not solve the problem. Even if infrastructure expands rapidly, specialist expertise cannot be distributed evenly across thousands of hospitals overnight.

This is where tele-ICU systems become transformative.

Tele-ICU models enable specialists located in tertiary centres to remotely monitor, guide, and support healthcare teams in peripheral hospitals through audio-video links, real-time patient monitoring, and digital data sharing. A critically ill patient in a district hospital can effectively receive expert input from a specialist located hundreds of kilometres away.

The Supreme Court’s explicit endorsement of tele-consultation and tele-ICU systems is therefore highly significant. The Court recognized that such systems can reduce unnecessary patient transfers, improve stabilization of critically ill patients, and provide immediate access to specialist advice during emergencies.

A National GPS-Enabled Healthcare Grid

One of the most forward-looking aspects of the order is the direction to explore a nationwide GPS-based digital platform mapping healthcare facilities and ICU availability across India.

Such a system could fundamentally change emergency healthcare delivery.

Today, families often spend precious hours searching for available ICU beds, ventilators, or specialist facilities. Ambulances move from one hospital to another without centralized coordination. Information gaps frequently delay treatment during the “golden hour” of emergency care.

A real-time digital health grid could address these inefficiencies by:

• Mapping ICU bed availability

• Identifying hospitals with ventilator support

• Displaying facility levels and specialist services

• Enabling inter-hospital referrals

• Coordinating emergency patient transfers

• Supporting tele-consultation between institutions

Importantly, the Court emphasized that hospital coordination should happen institutionally and digitally, rather than leaving distressed family members to navigate the system themselves.

Digital Health Infrastructure is Public Health Infrastructure

The order reflects an important shift in thinking. Digital infrastructure is increasingly being recognized as core healthcare infrastructure.

Over the last decade, India has made significant progress in digital public infrastructure through initiatives such as Aadhaar, UPI, CoWIN, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and eSanjeevani telemedicine services. However, critical care integration has remained fragmented.

The Supreme Court’s observations could accelerate:

• National interoperability standards

• ICU data integration

• Real-time bed management systems

• Emergency response dashboards

• Telemedicine integration into routine hospital workflows

• AI-supported triaging and monitoring systems

Such integration could become especially valuable during pandemics, disasters, road traffic emergencies, and mass casualty events.

Telemedicine Must Move from Pilot to Policy

India already has successful examples of telemedicine and tele-ICU programmes in government and private sectors. Yet most initiatives remain isolated pilots rather than integrated national systems.

The Court’s endorsement provides an opportunity to move tele-ICU from experimentation to mainstream policy implementation.

For this to succeed, several areas require attention:

• Reliable broadband connectivity for hospitals

• Standardized tele-ICU protocols

• Cybersecurity and patient data protection

• Workforce training

• Reimbursement and funding mechanisms

• Integration with ABDM digital health records

Importantly, tele-ICU systems should complement — not replace — physical critical care infrastructure.

A Vision for Connected Critical Care

The Supreme Court order is more than a healthcare directive; it is a blueprint for connected critical care in India.

The future ICU may no longer be confined within the walls of a single hospital. Instead, India could move towards a digitally networked ecosystem where expertise travels faster than patients, where ambulances become mobile critical care units, and where technology helps bridge the vast urban-rural healthcare divide.

For the digital health community, this order is both a validation and a call to action. The challenge now lies not in recognizing the importance of telemedicine and digital coordination, but in implementing them at scale with urgency, equity, and sustainability.

A recent report from West Health–Gallup (2026) study showed the rapidly changing patient behaviour when it comes to consulting technology platforms before visiting a doctor. The Gallup showed that 1 in 4 Americans—about 66 million people—now use AI tools for health advice, often before or after seeing a doctor, and sometimes instead of one.

This marks a decisive shift: patients are no longer just searching for information—they are consulting AI.

The New Patient Journey

The traditional pathway:

Symptom → Doctor

is rapidly becoming:

Symptom → (Dr.Google – previously) → Now – Dr.AI → Doctor →Dr.AI → Decision

• 59% use AI before a consultation

• 56% use it after

• 14% have skipped a doctor visit based on AI advice

AI is now the first touchpoint in healthcare.

What’s Changing in Patient Behaviour?

Patients today arrive:

• More informed—with possible diagnoses and treatment options

• More confident—46% say AI helps them engage better with doctors

• More selective—weighing whether a visit is needed at all

But this confidence is not always accurate. Trust in AI remains mixed, and concerns about unsafe advice persist.

Where Does This Leave “Dr. Me”?

The doctor’s role is not diminishing—but it is transforming:

• From information provider → interpreter of AI insights

• From authority → collaborator with informed patients

• From gatekeeper → guide ensuring safe, contextual care

In a world where answers are abundant, clinical judgment and trust become the true differentiators.

What About Hospital Visits?

AI is quietly reshaping healthcare utilization:

• Potential reduction in minor, low-acuity visits

• More complex consultations with pre-informed patients

• Risk of delayed care when AI replaces timely medical advice

The “front door” of healthcare is no longer the clinic—it is increasingly digital and AI-driven.

The Takeaway

The rise of Dr. AI is not a threat—it is a signal.

A signal that:

• Patients want faster, accessible, and understandable care

• Healthcare systems must adapt to a new first point of contact

• Doctors must evolve from being the first source of information to the most trusted source of truth

Final Word

The future is not Doctor vs AI.

It is:

Doctor + AI + Patient

And in that equation, the success of Dr. Me will depend on one thing:

Staying the most trusted voice in an AI-first world.

(This article is summary of the article – After Dr. Google, It Is Dr. AI — Where Does It Leave Dr. Me? from www.medindia.net by the same author)

(This article was published in the March 2026 issue of Medical Buyer and is reprinted with-permission)

Surgery of the unborn and robotic telesurgery is thrilling but a digitally enabled Public Health medical doctor working with policy makers and civil servants can do greater wonders What does India need? Digital Public Health or helicopter ambulances & intra operative MRI?Digital Public Health can radically transform Healthcare. No longer do we leap frog – after all how far can a frog leap – we have already started pole vaulting!

It was in 1998 that I first encountered the term “Telemedicine”. At the peak of my neurosurgical career, I got bitten by the IT bug. I realised that as a neurosurgeon I could at best contribute to the care of several thousand individuals. However technology enabled remote health care could make distance meaningless and Geography History! The urban rural health divide then was striking. In 2015, in a now oft quoted publication I had shown that 935 million Indians lived in areas where there was not a single neurologist or neurosurgeon. In this milieu it has been amazing to see the phenomenal transitioning to DIGITAL PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) an entity which does not exist even today in scores of countries.

Introduction to DPH

India is now regarded as a global leader in DPH, especially among LMIC. India influence strategies even in high‑income settings. India is distinctive not just for scale, but for using open, interoperable (DPI) Digital Public Infrastructure (ABDM, CoWIN, UPI, Aadhaar) as a health “railway” rather than a collection of isolated IT projects. India’s ABDM is explicitly framed as a DPI – open APIs, federated data, consent-driven exchange, and a unique health ID (ABHA) that can work across public and private providers. It cannot be denied that a strand of RNA acted as a Global CTO (Chief Transformation Officer). Ensuring vaccination 2 billion times seamlessly making available digital certificates, demonstrated that India no longer leap frogs. We pole vault!

DPH Illustrations

Ayushman Bharath Digital Mission has a laudable goal of having an interoperable digital infrastructure for all health actors. This citizen-centric, consent‑based health data exchange could provide a digital documentation, never achieved. eSanjeevani the Govt of India Telemedicine platform is used about 400,000 times a day. 430 million teleconsultations have already been documented. As a guestimate probably 200,000 teleconsults occur daily using other platforms. 875 million ABHA numbers have been created. 350 million digital health records have been linked. 285,000 professionals and 400,000 institutions have been onboarded in ADHM. 5,000 + Real-time outbreak detections have been documented. Queue Time has been reduced from 35 minutes to 5-10 min in 75% of instances. Claim Processing became 85-90% faster- from 30 days to 4 days.

Success of DPH

Built on national DPI, Digital Health (DH) was treated as a public good, not a product. India has demonstrated that population‑scale DH platforms can be implemented at very low per‑capita cost, using cloud, open APIs, and a modular DPI stack. India built health on top of existing national rails: Aadhaar (ID), UPI (payments), Digi Locker (secure document storage), and India Stack APIs. ABDM was then added as a health‑specific DPI. Steps preceding the implementation of DPH is critical. Early foundational work (digital ID, payments, visible, high‑impact success eg. Cowin’s 2 billion doses, real‑time dashboards helped create political and public confidence which is vital. Prior investment in governance, change management, allocating specific budgets for digital infrastructure, workforce training and maintenance was as important as software and hardware.

Challenges and how they are addressed

These include large rural and older populations, reduced device access, urban-rural digital divide, digital illiteracy, variable connectivity, privacy, cybersecurity, interoperability governance in a rapidly scaling system, increasing workload for health workers and institutions and workflow disruption. Building DH systems on top of robust national DPI, addresses many issues. Attention to Change Management, designing explicitly for equity, assisted access, multilingual interfaces, offline capability and federated, consent‑based data sharing is essential. Collaborating with private sector and tech companies to co-develop, maintain, and scale digital solutions ensure sustainability and innovation. Designs for the majority, not just the digitally literate is essential as is ensuring interoperability with other sectors and Digital competency among health professionals.

Deployment of AI in DPH

The enormous backing, to deployment of AI in the private and surprisingly the public sector, in all areas of healthcare will soon yield tangible measurable dividends. In DPH, AI is being used in management of TB, vector‑borne diseases, maternal health, radiology and predictive analytics.

Conclusion

India aims for near‑universal DH coverage, with AI‑enabled predictive public health, integrated chronic disease management and digitally competent health workforces. Healthcare should not become digital care. Healthcare will no longer depend on where one lives, but how well one is digitally connected. Technology is a means to achieve an end, not an end by itself. A fool with a tool is still a fool!! Digital should be the foundation, so healthcare can focus on human dimensions that no algorithm can ever replace.

AIIMS Rishikesh – Spending 5 days @ an AIIMS institute giving lectures, ward rounds, attending Clinico pathological conferences ( the CPC was virtually made available in real time to several medical colleges including PGI Chandigarh ) , interacting with faculty and students was indeed an “awesome” experience! It is gratifying that faculty and students still accept ANI (Augmented Native Intelligence ) acquired over 58 years ( I belong to the Jurassic Park era compared to infrastructure now available @ AIIMS R !) Doing detailed 3D virtual dissection with fingertips, witnessing a virtual autopsy ( total body post mortem CT scanning including angiography) , seeing an examination room with 150 computer enabled cubicles , a Simulation department where bleeding is simulated, sophisticated multi modal personalised pre operative surgical planning etc – 4 walkalators longer than in airports !!

The Telemedicine dept is also the Regional Resource Center . The telemedicine network has established multiple spokes, extending expert consultation to underserved regions. Workshops and CME programmes are held regularly in the well staffed centerHelicopter-ambulance and drone-based healthcare services, ensure that timely and life-saving interventions reach even the most remote areas of Uttarakhand.

Future-ready infrastructure deployed by NEET exam toppers – only 2200 out of 2.3 million get admission in the 23 AIIMS . I left with mixed emotions . A remark made by an overseas speaker at a conference held 2 weeks ago was still resounding “ Every admission in a hospital bed is a failure of the healthcare system”. During my first surgical posting in 1971, I had seen malignant transformation of huge multi nodular goitres. Patients ignored growths growing for 12 years. It was shocking to see a similar patient 55 years later. I also see 3mm “incidentalomas” in unindicated MRI scans. In 2026, 840 medical colleges should adopt 25 villages each within a 25km radius A house to house survey ( even virtual !! ) using the hundreds of medical , nursing and para medic students available should not be impossible. How long more will be treating conditions 12 years after its onset. A solution is not a solution unless it is available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. PINCODE should not determine quality of healthcare. Geography has become History and distance meaningless.

Thank the ED & CEO Prof Meenu Singh who is also a Past President of the TSI for facilitating the visit.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru | 27–30 November 2025
Theme: Digital Health for a Sustainable Future

Day 2 | 29 November 2025
Scientific Session were scheduled in 4 parallel sessions ( Main hall, Hall A , B and C)
Scientific Session 6
Time: 09:00 AM – 09:40 AM
Topic: Digital Trends in Critical Care
Session Chair:
Session Co-Chair : Dr.Shyam Bhandari
Panel Members:Dr. Vivek Nambiar, Dr. Sachin Verma, Dr. Pradeep Thomas, Dr. R. Krishnakumar
Topic: Stroke Medicine
Speaker : Dr. Vivek Nambiar

The session commenced with an in-depth discussion on stroke medicine by Dr. Vivek Nambiar, focusing on the transformative role of teleconsultation in acute stroke management, particularly within rural and underserved regions. Emphasis was placed on rapid stroke assessment, time-sensitive therapeutic interventions, and structured clinical decision-making pathways. Evidence from established tele-stroke models demonstrated notable improvements in timely intervention and overall patient outcomes.

Topic : The role of Tele-EM(Tele – Emergency Medicine) In Modern Healthcare
Speaker : Dr. Pradeep Thomas

The session further explored the expanding role of Tele-Emergency Medicine (Tele-EM) by Dr. Pradeep Thomas., in strengthening modern emergency care systems. Various Tele-EM service delivery models were presented, highlighting optimized emergency workflows and the integration of remote specialist expertise. These approaches have significantly enhanced emergency response capabilities, especially in geographically remote and resource-limited settings.

Topic: Affordable Intelligent Critical Care (AICC): AI as the New Operating System of Critical Care
Speaker : Dr. Sachin Verma

A key segment of the session by Dr. Sachin Verma focused on Affordable Intelligent Critical Care (AICC), where artificial intelligence is increasingly positioned as a foundational “operating system” for critical care delivery. Discussions addressed critical workforce shortages and underscored the role of AI-enabled monitoring and automation in reducing clinician cognitive load, improving operational efficiency, and supporting high-quality decision-making in intensive care units.

Topic: Telehealth to Overcome Challenges in Resource – Limited Environments
Speaker : Dr. R Krishna Kumar
The session concluded with an examination of telehealth solutions designed for resource-constrained environments by Dr. R Krishna Kumar. Scalable digital care models, remote patient monitoring systems, and cost-effective critical care strategies were highlighted as essential components for improving healthcare access, equity, and outcomes in underserved populations.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru | 27–30 November 2025
Theme: Digital Health for a Sustainable Future

Telemedicon 2025, the 21st International Conference of the Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), was held from 27–30 November 2025 at the prestigious J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Organised by the TSI Karnataka Chapter, the conference marked a historic dual milestone — celebrating 25 years of telemedicine in India while setting new directions for the future of digital health.

Anchored in the theme “Digital Health for a Sustainable Future,” Telemedicon 2025 brought together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, technologists, startups, and global experts to explore how digital innovations can build resilient, equitable, and climate-responsive healthcare systems.

A Platform for Knowledge, Innovation and Collaboration

The four-day conference featured a rich and diverse academic and innovation agenda, including:

• Pre-conference workshops on AI in Healthcare.

• Scientific paper and poster presentations showcasing evidence-based research and real-world implementations

• Plenary lectures and panel discussions on telemedicine, AI, digital public health, governance, ethics, and policy

• A dynamic Digital Health & Telemedicine Expo highlighting cutting-edge technologies and solutions

• Hackathon and Startup Pitch Arena fostering co-creation and entrepreneurship

• Digital Health Quiz and industry visits, engaging participants beyond traditional formats

• Workshops on HL 7 and FHIR, Lactation and child health

The scientific program covered a wide range of tracks, from AI and next-generation technologies to digital health equity, green health systems, space medicine, workforce training, and global digital health strategy.

Pre Conference Workshop

The Telemedicon 2025 started with the Preconference Workshop on AI in Healthcare conducted by the AI for Digital Readiness and Advancement (ADiRA) Powered by and ARTPARK, and TSI on 27th Dec 2025. The sessions were conducted by

The AI for Digital Readiness and Advancement (ADiRA) – Synopsis (Speaker Dr Ravinandan B B)

The session explored how healthcare systems can strengthen their foundational preparedness to safely and effectively adopt artificial intelligence at scale. The discussion highlighted the essential components of digital readiness, including interoperable data systems, workforce skilling, governance structures, and alignment with national digital health standards. Speakers emphasized that AI maturity evolves in stages, from exploratory pilots to fully integrated clinical and operational tools, requiring high quality datasets, robust validation processes, and human in the loop oversight. The session showcased examples of AI enabled diagnostics, operational optimization, and remote care expansion, while underscoring the importance of ethical guardrails, transparency, and continuous monitoring to prevent bias and ensure safety. ADiRA was positioned as a strategic framework to help institutions move from fragmented digital initiatives toward cohesive, resilient, and scalable AI enabled healthcare ecosystems.

AI in Healthcare from Idea to FDA cleared device, what healthcare professionals need to know – Synopsis (Speaker Dr. Shahir)

The session on AI in Healthcare from Idea to FDA Cleared Device provided a structured overview of how an artificial intelligence concept progresses into a clinically validated and regulator approved medical product. Speakers explained the complete development pathway, beginning with problem identification, data selection, and model design, followed by clinical relevance testing, bias reduction strategies, and real world evidence generation. The discussion highlighted the essential requirements for safety, accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility that healthcare professionals must understand when engaging with AI tools. Participants gained insight into documentation standards, performance benchmarks, risk categorisation, and the regulatory submission process that leads to clearance by the Food and Drug Administration. The session reinforced that clinical users play a central role in shaping reliable AI solutions through domain expertise, continuous feedback, ethical vigilance, and responsible deployment in patient care.

AI prompting for Health research – Synopsis (Speaker Dr. Arti Pawaria)

The session on AI Prompting for Health Research explored how structured prompting techniques can enhance the quality, speed, and depth of scientific inquiry in the health domain. Speakers discussed the fundamentals of crafting precise prompts that guide artificial intelligence systems to generate more reliable literature scans, research summaries, study designs, data interpretations, and grant concepts. The session highlighted the importance of domain context, incremental refinement, and verification strategies to ensure that AI assisted outputs remain accurate and aligned with scientific standards. Participants were introduced to practical examples where effective prompting improved research productivity, supported observational and clinical study planning, and accelerated systematic review preparation. The session emphasized that while AI can significantly augment research capacity, thoughtful prompting and rigorous human oversight remain essential to ensure validity, reproducibility, and ethical integrity in health research.

Day 1 | 28 November 2025

Scientific Session were scheduled in 4 parallel sessions ( Main hall, Hall A , B and C)

Scientific Session 1

Time: 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Topic: Telemedicine in India: 25 Years of Innovation — The Idea, Efforts, Impact, Lessons, and Challenges

Session Chair: Dr. Meenu Singh

Session Co-Chair / Moderator: Dr. Murthy Remilla

Panel Members: Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Dr. Meenu Singh, Prof. K. Ganapathy, Mr. L. S. Satyamurthy, Prof. Biswa N. Mohanty, Prof. K. Selvakumar, Mr. A. Bhaskaranarayana

Session Highlights and Key Takeaways

The inaugural scientific session of TELEMEDICON 2025 provided a reflective and forward-looking overview of India’s 25-year journey in telemedicine, tracing its evolution from conceptual innovation to a nationally embedded healthcare delivery mechanism.

The session opened with reflections on India’s rapid digital transformation, emphasizing how deliberations and knowledge exchange at successive Telemedicon conferences have played a pivotal role in shaping national telehealth priorities and policy directions.

Panellists revisited the early years of telemedicine in India, marked by technological curiosity, institutional experimentation, and visionary leadership. The discussion highlighted the gradual expansion of telemedicine applications, the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, and the growing involvement of young professionals who are now driving innovation in digital health.

A significant focus was placed on the multi-institutional collaborations that laid the foundation for India’s telemedicine infrastructure. These partnerships enabled early connectivity, remote consultations, and technology-enabled care delivery across challenging geographies.

The COVID-19 pandemic was acknowledged as a watershed moment that dramatically accelerated the acceptance, adoption, and scaling of telemedicine services across the country, transforming telehealth from an alternative model into a mainstream component of healthcare delivery.

National initiatives such as e-Sanjeevani, drone-enabled medical logistics, and satellite-supported connectivity were discussed as examples of how digital health solutions are extending care to underserved and remote populations, with panelists noting the relatively low incidence of medico-legal challenges to date.

The foundational role of ISRO in enabling telemedicine systems was strongly emphasized, along with discussions on the need for cost-effective service models, robotics integration, and continuous strengthening of digital health infrastructure to support future growth.

Improvements in rural–urban connectivity, long-standing ISRO–Telemedicon collaborations, and successful remote healthcare and supply chain operations in geographically isolated regions were presented as tangible evidence of telemedicine’s sustained national impact.

The session concluded with a forward-looking vision, calling for structured telemedicine education and training, greater institutional investment, AI-supported diagnostics, and insurance-linked sustainability models to ensure that digital healthcare in India remains equitable, scalable, and resilient.

Scientific Session 2

Time: 10:35 AM – 11:35 AM

Tele-ICU

Session Chair: Dr. Raj Raval

Panel Members:
Mr. R. G. Ajay Prakash, Mr. Atul

Session Highlights and Key Takeaways

The second scientific session of Day 1 focused on Tele-ICU as a critical pillar of India’s evolving digital health ecosystem, particularly in the context of increasing critical-care demand and uneven distribution of specialist resources.

The discussion began by assessing Tele-ICU within India’s expanding digital critical-care landscape, emphasizing how centralized command centres are redefining intensive care delivery. Panelists highlighted the relevance of Tele-ICU models in high-burden and resource-constrained settings, where access to intensivists and advanced monitoring remains limited.

Early implementation experiences were shared, outlining challenges such as technical instability, network reliability issues, and operational complexities in scaling remote ICU services. These early hurdles were presented as valuable learning points that have since contributed to the development of more robust, resilient, and standardized Tele-ICU infrastructures.

The Command Centre model was described as an integrated digital ecosystem, where consolidated clinical dashboards enable real-time access to ECG streams, radiology reports, ventilator parameters, and vital signs. This integration supports timely clinical decision-making, continuous remote supervision, and proactive intervention by specialist teams. Panelists emphasized the growing national demand for digital healthcare infrastructure across hospitals, academic institutions, and public health systems, particularly as healthcare facilities face rising patient loads, workforce constraints, and operational pressures.

Tele-ICU was presented as a scalable response to system-wide challenges, including clinician burnout, rapid expansion of medical knowledge, and projected shortages in the critical-care workforce. Real-world examples of Tele-ICU deployment demonstrated improvements in patient outcomes, faster escalation of care, and optimized utilization of critical resources.

The discussion also explored rural Tele-ICU models and the role of public–private partnerships in extending advanced critical-care monitoring and specialist support to underserved and remote regions.

The session concluded with forward-looking insights on the future of Tele-ICU in India, highlighting the need for government-aligned implementation models, standardized data and interoperability practices, strengthened cybersecurity frameworks, structured workforce training—particularly for nursing and allied health professionals—and evolving medico-legal guidelines to support documentation, accountability, and quality assurance in remote critical care.

Inaugural Session

Time: 11:35 AM – 01:30 PM

Inaugural Ceremony – TELEMEDICON 2025

The Inaugural Ceremony of TELEMEDICON 2025 was conducted with dignity and a strong sense of purpose, setting the tone for the conference’s academic and societal vision.

The programme commenced with a Welcome followed by the Karnataka State Anthem, symbolizing regional pride and cultural grounding. This was followed by the Welcome Address delivered by the Organizing Chair, Dr. Uma Nambiar, who outlined the vision, objectives, and thematic focus of TELEMEDICON 2025.

The ceremonial Lamp Lighting by the dignitaries marked the formal inauguration of the conference, signifying knowledge, enlightenment, and collective commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health.

The Chief Guest Address was delivered by Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, who highlighted the critical role of digital health and telemedicine in strengthening healthcare systems, improving access, and supporting public health governance in India.

This was followed by the Presentation of the Annual Report by Dr. Umashankar S, providing an overview of the Society’s activities, milestones, and achievements over the past year.

The Presidential Address by Dr. Prem Nair reflected on the strategic direction of the Telemedicine Society of India, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the evolving digital health ecosystem.

A special moment of recognition followed with the Honouring of the Past President, Dr. Meenu Singh, acknowledging her leadership, contributions, and enduring impact on the Society and the field of telemedicine.

The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Bhaskar Rajkumar, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, speakers, organizers, partners, and participants for their support and presence.

The National Anthem marked the formal closure of the inaugural session, after which delegates proceeded for Lunch.

Symbolism of the Ceremonial Plant Watering

The ceremonial watering of plants by the dignitaries symbolized TELEMEDICON’s commitment to sustainability as a living practice rather than a symbolic gesture. It reflected the collective responsibility of policymakers, clinicians, technologists, and institutions to nurture innovation with care, ensuring that digital health solutions grow in harmony with environmental stewardship, ethical governance, and social responsibility.

Just as a plant requires continuous attention to thrive, the act represented the belief that sustainable healthcare systems must be patiently cultivated, protected, and strengthened over time—through collaboration, foresight, and accountability. This moment embodied TELEMEDICON’s vision of planting ideas today that will grow into resilient, patient-centric digital healthcare for future generations.

Keynote Address

Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS

In his keynote address, Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, articulated a clear strategic vision for digital health as a foundational enabler of equitable, efficient, and resilient healthcare systems. He emphasized the critical role of technology in strengthening health governance, enhancing last-mile service delivery, and enabling data-driven decision-making across public health programmes.

Highlighting national initiatives in telemedicine, digital health platforms, and system integration, Dr. Barnwal stressed the importance of interoperability, scalability, and ethical deployment of digital tools. He concluded by underscoring the need for sustained and meaningful collaboration among government, clinicians, technologists, and innovators to ensure that digital health solutions translate into measurable population-level impact and long-term system strengthening.

Session 3 Timing: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Topic: Democratization Using AI – First Strategy

Session Chair : Dr. Sanjay Sharma

Session Co-Chair / Moderator: Dr. Karthik Ramesh

Panel Members : Mr. Praveen, Mr. Srini, Dr. Gaurav Raina, Mr. Kiran

Proceedings & Key Takeaways

The session examined how AI-first strategies have the potential to democratize healthcare delivery at scale, drawing on practical models emerging from the Sri Sathya Sai healthcare ecosystem. The discussion opened by positioning artificial intelligence as a critical enabler of equity, efficiency, and system-wide scalability, particularly in complex, high-demand clinical domains.

Panelists explored the integration of AI across the entire surgical continuum—from pre-operative risk stratification and planning, to intra-operative decision support, and post-operative monitoring. Applications of predictive analytics, real-time data interpretation, and workflow automation were highlighted as key contributors to improved clinical outcomes and optimized cardiac surgical pathways.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on regulatory and governance challenges within India’s evolving AI healthcare landscape. The panel emphasized the urgent need for standardized regulatory frameworks, enforceable compliance mechanisms, and alignment with national digital health guidelines to ensure safety, transparency, accountability, and ethical deployment of AI-driven solutions.

Innovations in healthcare software and digital platforms were showcased, including systems that enable real-time surgery streaming for medical education, remote intra-operative assistance, and structured skill transfer. These tools were described as powerful enablers for expanding access to specialist expertise beyond traditional geographical and institutional boundaries.

The panel also highlighted TRANIC, a digital-first initiative aimed at democratizing access to quality healthcare through scalable AI-driven clinical decision-support systems. The model was presented as a viable approach for standardizing care delivery in remote, underserved, and low-resource settings, while maintaining quality and consistency.

In addition, the session showcased next-generation indigenous medical technologies, notably the IIT Madras–developed heart–lung machine. Its affordability, locally optimized design, and suitability for widespread deployment were underscored as strong examples of how homegrown innovation can enhance surgical capacity, reduce dependency on expensive imports, and strengthen national health systems.

Session 4 Timing: 3:05PM to 4:05 PM

Topics:
AI in Action and Decision Making:
– AI in Gastro
– AI Transforming Transplant Medicine: From Matching to Monitoring
– AI in Nephrology
– Click when possible, brick when required – Telehealth in Orthopaedics

Session Chair : Dr Sundar Swaminathan

Session Co-Chair / Moderator : Dr. Arvind Ranganathan

Panel Members: Dr GV Rao, Dr Shyam Vasudev Rao, Dr Sunil Shroff, Dr. P Srinivas

Proceedings
3P Model of Patient Care & Telehealth in Orthopaedics

Speaker: Dr. P. Srinivas

Dr. P. Srinivas presented the 3P Model of patient care—Preventive Care, Precision Medicine, and Personalised Therapy—as the emerging framework for future-ready orthopaedic practice. He emphasized how telehealth and digital tools are enabling a shift from episodic treatment to continuous, data-driven musculoskeletal care.

Drawing parallels from the PM National Dialysis Programme implemented under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model, Dr. Srinivas highlighted how centralized digital systems can significantly reduce treatment costs and patient travel burden, while improving access and standardization of care.

Within orthopaedics, he showcased recent advancements including AI-based gait analysis, digital posture assessment systems, and range-of-motion (ROM) evaluation tools, demonstrating how objective digital assessments can enhance clinical decision-making. The session concluded by underscoring the growing potential of protocol-driven remote assessments, AI-assisted musculoskeletal diagnostics, and digitally supported rehabilitation pathways, positioning telehealth as an essential and complementary component of modern orthopaedic care.

AI in Organ Donation & Transplant Decision Support

Speaker: Dr. Sunil Shroff

Dr. Sunil Shroff addressed the expanding scope of organ donation and transplantation in India, highlighting the increasing complexity of donor–recipient coordination and long-term post-transplant care. He emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence in streamlining transplant workflows and supporting clinical decision-making.

Key insights included the use of AI for predicting transplant outcomes, improving donor–recipient matching accuracy, and enhancing long-term graft survival monitoring. He also discussed AI-enabled early detection of renal diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and IgA nephropathy, supported by FDA-approved biomarkers, along with applications in renal pathology analytics and dialysis data interpretation.

A major highlight was the AI-PREDICT project (2008–2022), implemented across healthcare systems in the United States and the United Kingdom, which demonstrated strong predictive capabilities for transplant outcomes and contributed to improved patient stratification, follow-up planning, and overall transplant management.

AI in Nephrology – Renalyx Platform & Digital Kidney Care

Speaker: Dr. Shyam Vasudev Rao

Dr. Shyam Vasudev Rao presented the Renalyx digital nephrology platform, illustrating how AI-enabled systems are supporting the full continuum of kidney care—from prevention and early detection to remote monitoring and long-term disease management.

Key components of the platform include home-based early detection kits, mobile app–enabled data uploads for remote nephrologist review, and smart dialysis machines transmitting real-time vital parameters via Bluetooth. The system enables instant alerts to nephrologists, particularly during dialysis sessions when rapid blood pressure fluctuations or other critical events occur.

The Renalyx platform integrates remote patient monitoring, EMR interoperability, teleconsultation modules, third-party medical device connectivity, cloud-based clinical decision support, dialysis centre automation, and real-time clinician dashboards. Dr. Shyam emphasized that the platform is designed to deliver continuous, data-driven kidney care, bridging access gaps and ensuring consistent clinical oversight across multiple dialysis centres and care settings.

Accessibility and low cost may be the two factors why people are opting for AI chatbots and wellness apps for emotional support, particularly teen mental health users.

However, American psychological association (APA) warns that AI tools and technological apps could offer a temporary support for mental health and not a direct replace. The health advisory found that wellness apps lack scientific evidence and user safety to cure mental health conditions.

Hence, there is a need for enacting strong data privacy laws, a ban on AI posing as pros, and renovating regulatory policies.

“We are in the midst of a major mental health crisis that requires systemic solutions, not just technological stopgaps,” said APA CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD.

Beyond the App: Prioritizing Mental Health Care Systems
“While chatbots seem readily available to offer users support and validation, the ability of these tools to safely guide someone experiencing crisis is limited and unpredictable.” The advisory emphasizes that while technology has immense potential to help psychologists address the mental health crisis it must not distract from the urgent need to fix the foundations of America’s mental health care system.

The report offers recommendations for the public, policymakers, tech companies, researchers, clinicians, parents, caregivers and other stakeholders to help them understand their role in a rapidly changing technology landscape so that the burden of navigating untested and unregulated digital spaces does not fall solely on users.

Protecting Vulnerable Users from Life-Threatening Harm
Due to the unpredictable nature of these technologies, do not use chatbots and wellness apps as a substitute for care from a qualified mental health professional.

Prevent unhealthy relationships or dependencies between users and these technologies.

Establish specific safeguards for children, teens and other vulnerable populations.

“The development of AI technologies has outpaced our ability to fully understand their effects and capabilities. As a result, we are seeing reports of significant harm done to adolescents and other vulnerable populations,” Evans said.

“For some, this can be life-threatening, underscoring the need for psychologists and psychological science to be involved at every stage of the development process.”

Why AI Requires Scientific Validation
Even generative AI tools that have been developed with high-quality psychological science and using best practices do not have enough evidence to show that they are effective or safe to use in mental health care, according to the advisory.

Researchers must evaluate generative AI chatbots and wellness apps using randomized clinical trials and longitudinal studies that track outcomes over time. But in order to do so, tech companies and policymakers must commit to transparency on how these technologies are being created and used.

Calling the current regulatory frameworks inadequate to address the reality of AI in mental health care, the advisory calls for policymakers, particularly at the federal level, to:

• Modernize regulations

• Create evidence-based standards for each category of digital tool

• Address gaps in Food and Drug Administration oversight

• Promote legislation that prohibits AI chatbots from posing as licensed professionals

• Enact comprehensive data privacy legislations and “safe-by-default” settings

Role of AI: Supporting Human Professionals, Not Replacing Them
The advisory notes many clinicians lack expertise in AI and urges professional groups and health systems to train them on AI, bias, data privacy, and responsible use of AI tools in practice.

Clinicians themselves should also follow the ethical guidance available and proactively ask patients about their use of AI chatbots and wellness apps.

“Artificial intelligence will play a critical role in the future of health care, but it cannot fulfill that promise unless we also confront the long-standing challenges in mental health,” said Evans.

“We must push for systemic reform to make care more affordable, accessible, and timely-and to ensure that human professionals are supported, not replaced, by AI.”

Patients undergoing coronary angiography—a procedure often performed while the patient is awake—frequently experience anxiety, typically managed with anti-anxiety medications.

VR in Cardiology
However, a new analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Middle East 2025, together with the 16th Emirates Cardiac Society Conference, found that virtual reality (VR) can effectively reduce anxiety and stabilize vital signs during the procedure, offering a promising alternative to traditional approaches.

“Virtual reality offers an innovative solution to manage and reduce the anxiety of patients undergoing an interventional cardiovascular procedure, like coronary angiography,” said Yousef Radwan Alnomani, a clinical researcher at Benha University in Egypt and lead author of the study. Coronary angiography is a type of cardiac catheterization that uses catheters and X-rays to detect narrowed or blocked vessels and, if necessary, place stents in the heart’s arteries.

VR’s Effectiveness During Coronary Angiography to Stabilize Vitals
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials involving 451 patients, comparing VR to standard care. The VR interventions featured immersive 3D environments such as waterfalls, mountains, and valleys, designed to promote relaxation. The study found that VR during coronary angiography significantly reduced anxiety and minimized fluctuations in heart rate and blood pressure compared with standard care. In contrast, VR used only before the procedure reduced anxiety but did not significantly stabilize vital signs.

“Immersing patients in a 3D simulation offers better relaxation than simply watching a similar video on a screen,” Alnomani explained.

While the findings are promising, the study is limited by its retrospective nature, and the researchers emphasize the need for larger, randomized controlled trials to confirm VR’s effectiveness and explore its broader use in cardiovascular procedures.

This research underscores the potential of virtual reality to enhance patient experience, reduce procedural anxiety, and improve overall cardiovascular care.

The Telemedicine Society of India – Telangana Chapter conducted a half-day workshop on “Transforming Healthcare: From Ancient Insights to AI Innovations” in collaboration with ESIC Medical College as the venue partner on 20th September 2025.

The event was proudly sponsored by KIMS Sunshine, Maheswara Medical College, Rijuven, Augsidius Health Technologies, Diginerve, and Pleapoint Consulting, with Hybiz TV as the media partner providing live coverage streamed on YouTube.

Participation & Engagement
The workshop witnessed an overwhelming response with 390 registrations from a diverse audience, including medical students, biomedical engineers, practicing doctors, healthtech startups, NGOs, and faculty and administrators from medical institutes.

Adding further vibrancy, six healthcare startups and companies exhibited their innovations, gaining significant visibility, business leads, and stakeholder interest.

Institutional partners including KIMS-Sunshine, Rijuven, Diginerve, Medmokk, Maheswara Medical College, ESIC Medical College, Pleapoint Consulting, Augsidius Health Technologies, and Paras Medical Book Publishers extended their grand support with strong brand presence throughout the event.

Poster Presentation Competition
A highlight of the day was a poster presentation competition on “Utilisation of Digital Health in Modern Medicine”, which saw enthusiastic participation with 15 posters showcased. The top three presenters were recognized and awarded for their innovative contributions by the jury consisting of Professor Dr Dinaker – General Medicine, Professor Dr Nagaraju – Maheswara Medical College, Dr Srinivas – Consultant Orthopedics and Dr Shivani Kailashchand Jain – Telemedicine Physician and EC Member of TSI Telangana.

The program commenced with a warm welcome by Professor Dr. Rajiv – Professor of Medicine, ESIC Medical College, setting a collegial tone for the day.

This was followed by a video message from Shri Ramachandra Vishnubhatta, President of TSI Telangana, who joined virtually from the USA. In his message, he expressed his delight in seeing the chapter host such an important program and conveyed his wholehearted support for its initiatives.

Dr. B.V. Krishna Rao, Senior Director of Maheswara Medical College and Vice President of TSI Telangana, then introduced the vision of the society and the state chapter for the current term. He highlighted the benefits of membership, while emphasizing that this workshop was the first in a planned knowledge series under the chapter’s grand vision. He also extended a special invitation to students to establish student chapters, assuring them that the society would support their efforts in gaining knowledge and exposure beyond conventional boundaries.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Radhika, Medical Superintendent of ESIC, shared her practical experiences with Tele-Ophthalmology, drawing attention to both its promise and its challenges. She highlighted how the success of telemedicine often depends on operational factors at the tele-centers, such as the functionality and ease of use of the software, and equally on the patient side, where issues like internet connectivity and access to technology can significantly impact the quality of care. She further emphasized the importance of doctors in India focusing on curating India-specific healthcare datasets to train AI models that are more relevant and effective in the local context. Her reflections not only brought real-world nuances into the conversation but also provided an inspiring direction for the scientific sessions that followed, urging participants to think about solutions rooted in ground realities.

Scientific Sessions
The program featured insightful talks by seven eminent speakers, covering diverse perspectives:

• • Prof. Dr. Sadhna Sharma – Delivered a comprehensive overview of Telemedicine, tracing its growth, challenges, and potential to bridge healthcare access gaps. Her session covered the fundamentals of Telehealth and Telemedicine, ranging from online consultations to remote patient monitoring. What stood out was her ability to translate complex concepts into relatable insights, particularly around the practical implementation of telemedicine, setting the right expectations for patients, and structuring an effective tele- consultation. The session reflected her dual strength as both a seasoned telehealth physician and an experienced teacher, evident in the clarity and depth with which she engaged the audience.

• • Dr. Akhila Kosuru – Presented on “Demystifying AI in Healthcare”, offering a grounded perspective on how AI can serve as an augmenting intelligence to ease clinician workload and enhance decision-making. She highlighted the fundamentals of decision-support systems, the importance of a critical understanding of open-source LLMs – including their strengths and limitations and the pivotal role of doctors as early adopters, validators, and co-creators of AI rather than passive end-users. Drawing from her own journey in health-tech innovation, she shared how her team is designing solutions like AstraAI – an AI agent and thinking companion for doctors and medical students. Her talk left the audience with a promising outlook on how clinician-driven AI can reshape medical practice.

• • Ms. Ifrazunnisa Khan – Delivered an insightful session on India’s New Data Protection Law, outlining its far-reaching implications for healthcare data security and compliance. She contextualized the discussion within the evolving landscape of telemedicine and artificial intelligence, which naturally prompted numerous audience queries on patient privacy, secure digital practices, and legal responsibilities. As an advocate, she addressed these concerns with remarkable clarity and patience, explaining the rights, regulatory frameworks, and practical steps needed to navigate this space responsibly. Her session not only demystified the legal nuances but also reassured participants on how to align innovation with compliance.

• • Dr. Rahul Lakshminarayanan – Spoke on the relevance of AI in vascular imaging and intervention, highlighting its potential to enhance diagnosis and treatment precision. He noted that surgical fields remain relatively uncharted territory for AI, where adoption is still at an early stage. Drawing on global practices, he shared practical use cases that represent low-hanging opportunities for innovation in vascular care. His talk emphasized the enormous potential outcomes AI could unlock in this domain and the growing interest it is generating. By the end, his presentation served as a call to innovators to explore the fusion of AI with vascular surgery, opening avenues for impactful advancements.

• • Dr. Snigdha Mokkapati – Spoke on the impact of oral health on general health, emphasizing that the mouth often serves as a window to systemic health, with strong associations to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. She highlighted how oral health remains a relatively neglected area in preventive care and shared her vision of integrating oral health screening into general health screening programs. Introducing her innovation, the D-Oral device, she explained how it is being deployed in population screening to not only increase visibility of oral health issues but also provide better interpretation and early detection prospects. Her session underscored the importance of elevating oral health within the broader public health agenda.

  • Dr. Hima Bindu – Joined as a guest speaker, bringing her perspective as a clinician and entrepreneur. She is the Founder of Angel Eyes, an AI-driven platform that connects people with the right doctors, and Co-Founder & COO of Salubrity, an award-winning health-tech startup. In her talk, she introduced these innovations, speaking about how AI can be applied to areas such as nutrition, hair health, and digital care. Her session not only highlighted the recognition her ventures have received at forums like the Global AI Summit 2024 and T-Hub Hackathon but also inspired the audience to view the role of doctors as entrepreneurs and innovators in shaping the future of healthcare.

Program grandly ended with vote of thanks delivered by Mr Uma Mahesh Katta.

Organizing Committee
The successful execution of the workshop was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the Organising Committee:
– Mr. Uma Mahesh Katta – Vice President – Rijuven, Treasurer TSI Telangana
– Mr. Errabelli Ram Mohan – Program Coordinator
– Ms. Shivani Jain – Program Coordinator, EC Member Telemedicine Society of India – Telangana Chapter
– Dr. Srinivas – Associate Professor, Maheswara Medical College
– Professor Dr. Rajiv – Professor of Medicine, ESIC Medical College (Chair, Organising Committee)
Special thanks were also extended to the volunteers and ESIC team for their tireless support.

Acknowledgement
The Telemedicine Society of India – Telangana Chapter extends its heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors, speakers, institutional partners, participants, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions.

Their collective support and active involvement ensured the workshop’s success and reinforced the vision of advancing healthcare through technology, innovation, and collaboration.

The program concluded on a high note, leaving participants with renewed inspiration and a positive outlook on the transformative impact of digital innovations in medicine. The students, in particular, expressed great excitement about their participation, reflecting the enthusiasm of the next generation to engage in healthcare innovation and digital transformation.