7 - Panel Discussion 2: Digital Health - What Works, What Fails and What Scales

AI in healthcare is advancing rapidly. But is it solving the problems that matter most? At India Health Forward 2047, Panel 2 on Digital Health brought together perspectives from healthcare technology, entrepreneurship, and investment. The discussion moved beyond the promise of AI to examine what it takes to deliver measurable improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and healthcare accessibility. Key takeaways from the discussion: 🔹 Impact over innovation: Successful AI adoption must improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, or eliminate unnecessary administrative work. 🔹 Scaling digital health: Technology must fit into existing clinical workflows, with clear value for healthcare providers and patients. 🔹 Interoperability and data: Connected systems are essential, but meaningful adoption requires better data availability and integration. 🔹 India's opportunity: Affordable diagnostics, AI-enabled rural healthcare, preventive care, and patient experience present significant opportunities for Indian innovators. 🔹 Responsible AI: Technology should support clinical judgment, not replace it. The central takeaway was that digital health isn't simply about digitizing healthcare. It's about reimagining how healthcare can be delivered more efficiently, affordably, and equitably. The discussion featured insights and practical experiences from Sampath P - Venture Partner, Kalaari Capital, Dhruv Mehra - Founder, Pype.ai and Siva Namasivayam - Founder, Cohere Health. The panel was moderated by Hari Gollamudi, Startup Advisor and Investor. CPR is working with hospitals and partners to strengthen critical care capacity across India — bringing essential infrastructure, equipment and resources closer to communities that need them. Learn more about CPR's projects: https://cpricucare.org Donate to our mission: https://www.zeffy.com/embed/donation-... #IndiaHealthForward2047 #CompassionatePatientResponse #DigitalHealth #HealthcareAI #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareTransformation