Telemedicine Demand Exists, But Does It Work?

BMI Core View: Demand for products to aid non-institutional chronic disease management and improve independence among elderly patients will increase. The expected growth of the world's ageing population over the next 50 years is to have an unprecedented effect on the provision of healthcare. The elderly require more medical check-ups and care than young people as the result of an increased prevalence of chronic disease with age, and therefore consume a disproportionately large share of healthcare services. Traditional healthcare channels, such as hospitals and clinics, will not be able to meet demand, shifting the administration of medical service to homes

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