The Problem
Implementations of comprehensive digital health systems, critical in improving healthcare, have been slow in vulnerable and underserved communities.
Critical Pain Points Experienced by Health Systems in Vulnerable and Underserved Communities when Implementing Digital Health
Capital-Intensive Cost of Implementation
Digital health systems are capital intensive due to the high cost of procurement and implementation making it unaffordable for most healthcare providers in vulnerable and underserved communities.
Limited IT Infrastructure
Digital health systems are costly to set-up due to limited or no hardware, and poor or lack of network infrastructure.
Lack of Human Resources
Barrier to successful adoption of digital health systems is the lack of human resources to train and support users. Without adequate training and support, healthcare staff lack comfort with digital health systems.
Costly Maintenance of Systems Long-Term
Due to ongoing physical infrastructure and software maintenance required after implementation, digital health systems are not only capital intensive, but also costly to maintain.