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“ Many pharmaceutical options may help mute pain , yet few options get to the root cause of persistent pain ”

Q . DO YOU THINK DIGITAL HEALTHCARE PLATFORMS WILL BECOME MORE WIDELY ADOPTED FOR MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN THE FUTURE ?

» Yes , and we ’ re already seeing tremendous traction . Everything is mobile nowadays , so having a platform that individuals can use any time meshes more with their busy lifestyles . Individuals also don ’ t want unnecessary surgeries with high risk and high failure rates .

Many pharmaceutical options may help mute pain , yet few options get to the root cause of persistent pain . People want effective solutions that will relieve pain for the long-term and are accessible at any time . Telehealth and digital health platforms can address these issues .
A potential obstacle would be the fact that many people are not ready to let go of the face-to-face visits they are accustomed to . Luckily , millions of people were able to try virtual care for the first time during the pandemic , and we feel that experience will only benefit us . healthcareglobal . com 23