Daniel Prieto, from Doc24, talks about the importance of joining forces and the crucial role of an entity responsible for bringing the sector together, as well as the prospects for using technology as a tool to increase patient well-being
Telehealth has been gaining increasing importance, especially after the last few years of the pandemic, driving the adoption of new technologies for healthcare.
Saúde Digital Brasil (SDB) spoke with Daniel Prieto, Director of New Business at DOC24, a leading digital healthtech company operating in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. Developing customized solutions for each stage of healthcare, the company supports public and private organizations on the path to digital transformation. Like SDB, the company's purpose is to democratize access to healthcare by breaking down the physical barriers of traditional medical care and improving access to healthcare through technological innovation. This demonstrates the synergy between the organizations.
“We are rapidly evolving towards an increasingly technological future, with healthcare increasingly connected. Advances in digital healthcare allow us to support people in their healthcare in a comprehensive and preventive way, promoting a better quality of life,” emphasizes the executive.
Check out Daniel Prieto's full interview for SDB.
SDB: How do you see the Digital Health scenario in Brazil today?
DP: Telemedicine, digital medical records and the possibility of having clinical history in a single system allow for a closer relationship between doctors and patients. In addition, it allows people to manage their health and well-being in an agile and efficient way. In addition, the regulation of telehealth in Brazil has helped to increase the safety and quality of services, protecting the health and privacy of remote medical care.
SDB: In your opinion, how has SDB contributed to the sustainability and evolution of this sector?
DP: SDB brings together the country's leading digital solutions providers and disseminates technological innovation for the sector, contributing to expanding access to healthcare for Brazilians. It generates valuable content to promote the adoption of digital health solutions by communicating their benefits, usage statistics and results on the impact they have on the sector.
SDB: What is the main advantage of being part of this ecosystem of companies that operate across the entire digital health chain?
DP: Boost digital health throughout Brazil, achieving greater excellence to promote accessibility.
SDB: What can we expect for the future of telehealth in the coming years?
DP: Telehealth will continue to expand, driven by technological advances and changes in healthcare practices around the world. We will increasingly see the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Healthcare will become increasingly accessible and personalized, with digital health solutions tailored to individual needs, with a greater focus on disease prevention and long-term health care.
SDB: And how will SDB be inserted in this context and can it help solve the challenges?
DP: SDB, together with digital health technology organizations, healthcare institutions, and regulatory bodies, can ensure that telehealth is used effectively and ethically, prioritizing accessibility and patient well-being.
