The healthcare industry in India is currently experiencing a transformative period, largely driven by advancements in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics sectors. One of the significant reasons for the healthcare industry to become what it is today - more evidence-based and clinical investigations centric - is the tech advancements in the diagnostics industry. There has been a phenomenal rise in the use of technology, which

has become an integral part of the sector’s efforts to improve customer experience and support clinical decisions.

Ever since the catastrophe of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has faced immense pressure. However, the pandemic also catalyzed unprecedented innovation in vaccine research and development, leading to the rapid creation of COVID-19 vaccines. This period of intense challenge accelerated the adoption of numerous technologies and innovations that were previously only theoretical. Today, the biotech industry proactively considers future healthcare crises and enhances preparedness.

Today, diagnostics organizations have no room for anything less than world-class quality. This has inevitably polished out high-octane competitiveness among large diagnostic chains and startups alike. In the aftermath, there has been a phenomenal focus on patient experience, which has become an integral part of the sector’s efforts to offer better services. A case in point is the Direct-to-(Patient’s)Home healthcare model - taking diagnostics and therapies to the patient’s home is something the pharmaceutical industry has been talking about for quite some time. Presenting this yearly special issue, we are here with a few interesting stories from the healthcare domain.

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