Guest : Neil Kinsley | CEO at Medici South Africa |

It is no secret that ‘things have changed’ thanks to the onset of COVID-19 and
subsequent living and working restrictions. For many, this has been a time of great
reflection and innovation, for others it has brought fear as they face radical change and
are pushed from their comfort zone.
Change comes in all different guises and the approaching 4th Industrial Revolution
(4IR) is one that has seen many businesses and industry sectors switch to embrace the
realm of digital. An industry ripe for this change, is healthcare.
For a variety of reasons, there is a greater need for healthcare intervention than ever
before. Additionally, doctors and healthcare practitioners (HCPs) are themselves falling
ill as a result of being over-burdened by the demand on their time and services. Enter
technology to save the day – and many a life too.
Technology can help address the supply and demand on a number of levels. Right now,
it can assist practitioners with their admin, streamlining the running of their practice to
free them up to spend quality time treating and consulting with their patients. Already
in existence prior to lockdown, telehealth has been given a huge boost by the need for
patients to still see their practitioners.

Guest :&nbsp;Neil Kinsley | CEO at Medici South Africa | It is no secret that &lsquo;things have changed&rsquo; thanks to the onset of COVID-19 and subsequent living and working restrictions. For many, this has been a time of great reflection and innovation, for others it has brought fear as they face radical change and are pushed from their comfort zone. Change comes in all different guises and the approaching 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is one that has seen many businesses and industry sectors switch to embrace the realm of digital. An industry ripe for this change, is healthcare. For a variety of reasons, there is a greater need for healthcare intervention than ever before. Additionally, doctors and healthcare practitioners (HCPs) are themselves falling ill as a result of being over-burdened by the demand on their time and services. Enter technology to save the day &ndash; and many a life too. Technology can help address the supply and demand on a number of levels. Right now, it can assist practitioners with their admin, streamlining the running of their practice to free them up to spend quality time treating and consulting with their patients. Already in existence prior to lockdown, telehealth has been given a huge boost by the need for patients to still see their practitioners.

Get the best of both worlds with Lester Kiewit, a writer for the Mail & Guardian by day and presenter by night. Rather than looking back at the news of the day, explore new subjects and new perspectives.

Get the best of both worlds with Lester Kiewit, a writer for the Mail &amp; Guardian by day and presenter by night. Rather than looking back at the news of the day, explore new subjects and new perspectives.

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