Launch of Telecommand Center and Digital Health Facility by Aster DM Healthcare in Bengaluru

The digital health technologies of teleradiology, teleconsultations, and teleICU will be housed in the new telecommand center.

The Telecommand Centre and Digital Health facility of Aster DM Healthcare, a GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and India-based healthcare provider, has opened in Bengaluru, India. All telehealth services, including teleradiology, teleconsultations, teleICU, and remote monitoring, are offered under one roof at the new center, which makes use of cutting-edge technology. The facility employs a skilled medical staff that is able to remotely monitor and treat patients in real time, offering expert guidance and care from a distance.

'œThe Aster Telecommand and Digital Health center is a testament to our commitment to leverage technology to improve the accessibility of quality healthcare across geographies.' - Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare

In addition, the new centre will provide virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, teleICU, teleradiology, and telemedicine-enabled interventions, and therefore will act as the backbone of all telehealth operations in India, according to Dr. Nitish Shetty, CEO of Aster DM Healthcare (India).

According to Digital Health CEO Brandon Rowberry, this is an important step toward keeping their promise to make high-quality healthcare more accessible to many millions of people. In the meantime, Dr. Harsha Rajaram, COO of Aster Digital Health, stated that launching a first-of-its-kind command centre that will revolutionize patient care is indeed a proud moment.

Aster DM Healthcare has 30 hospitals, 125 clinics, 496 pharmacies, 20 labs, and 157 patient experience centers in seven countries, including India. These facilities have a strong presence in primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare. With over 29,108 dedicated employees, the company promises to provide differentiated healthcare services under the Aster, Medcare, and Access brands to all economic classes in the GCC states.