Digital Health
Improving healthcare is one of the biggest priority areas for all countries across the world including India. It is recognized that the availability of high-quality actionable information at the point of care and clinical decision support (including analytics, AI/ML) to healthcare professionals has a profound impact on the quality of care and efficiency of healthcare delivery. Consequently, there is substantial focus globally on enhancing Digital Health and informatics – resulting in massive investments and innovation at an unprecedented scale.
In India too, technology platforms like Aadhar & UPI have made financial services and banking cheaper and more accessible to all Indians. Similarly, digital tools in healthcare will play a significant role in improving access, quality and cost of healthcare. Government of India recognizes the importance of Digital Health and is rolling out a large digital health initiative nationwide – Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Creating a digital health ecosystem requires strong focus and collaboration across key stakeholders – government, doctors, hospitals, labs, pharmacies, health insurance companies, educational establishments, and technology companies, etc.
Koita Foundation mission is to accelerate digital health adoption in India. Our three focus areas in Digital Health are - India-centric digital innovation, training / capacity building, development of regulations / financial incentives for Digital Health.
Koita Foundation has partnered with IIT Bombay - India’s #1 academic institution - to set up the Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) at IIT Bombay. It is a first-of-its-kind centre in India, focused on driving academic programs, research, and industry collaborations in Digital Health.
KCDH focus areas include - Healthcare Applications, Healthcare Data Management, Healthcare Analytics and AI/ML, Consumer Health & Tele-medicine, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Population Health & Public Health Policy.
The National Cancer Grid (NCG) has established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) to promote use of digital technologies and tools to improve cancer care across India. NCG is a network of over 270 hospitals treating close to 70% of all cancer patients in India.
KCDO will support NCG and NCG hospitals in defining their digital health roadmap, sharing best practices and driving key digital initiatives across NCG hospitals. Key focus areas of KCDO include EMR adoption in NCG hospitals, data sharing, patient engagement and driving adoption of new technologies. KCDO will also partner with academic and research organizations to promote research and development in cancer care.
To learn more about Koita Centre for Digital Oncology,
please visit www.kcdo.in
Introducing the KCDO at the NCG - Watch Video
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) is the largest association of physicians dedicated to the care of people with diabetes in Asia, with over 11,500 members across 23 states in India. RSSDI - Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (KCDD) is established to support RSSDI and RSSDI members to leverage digital technologies to improve diabetes care in India.
The key focus areas of RSSDI-KCDD include improving the quality of treatment & patient experience, making care more affordable & accessible, facilitating training & capacity building, and fostering research, & development in diabetes.
National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) is the leading accreditation and certification body in India serving over 13,000 hospitals.
Koita Foundation is collaborating with the National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) to support the development of digital health standards for NABH which can provide a structured roadmap to hospitals in India in adopting ABDM platform and other digital health tools and technologies. Our Foundation is also helping NABH leverage technology to enhance its core operations and end-user experience.
The Koita Centre for Digital Health – Ashoka University (KCDH-A), has been formed in partnership with Ashoka University (www.ashoka.edu.in) to help foster a culture of research and innovation critical to driving and accelerating Digital Health in India.
Part of the Trivedi School of Biosciences and the Department of Computer Science as Ashoka University, KCDH-A offers world-class academic programs, pioneering cutting-edge research, strong industry partnerships and collaboration with global experts, to develop the next generation of Digital Health professionals in India.
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and Koita Foundation have signed an MoU in April 2023 to enhance the overall healthcare education and research initiatives at MUHS and align them with emerging Digital Health opportunities.
MUHS initiatives have the potential for large impact, as MUHS covers 450+ Health Science colleges and 50,000+ medical students across Maharashtra.
Koita Foundation with support from Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) and nationally renowned subject matter experts has developed India's first Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC).
DHFC’s open-source course is designed to enable national healthcare organisations train medical students and healthcare professionals with the core knowledge and skills needed to use digital health applications – covering foundational topics like Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), clinical standards, data security, and data privacy, to advanced topics like clinical analytics, AI/ML in healthcare, and public health reporting.
Koita Foundation, in collaboration with PwC and NATHEALTH, has developed the Digital Health Master Class (DHMC) for hospital owners and leaders of small and mid-sized hospitals in India.
Effective use of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) can significantly enhance operational efficiency, improve financial outcomes, boost patient satisfaction, and foster business growth. This course helps hospital leaders recognize the strong business case for becoming future-ready in the evolving digital landscape. It equips them with the necessary tools and knowledge to leverage digital technology effectively.
Koita Foundation has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority (NHA) to collaborate in the areas of capacity building, content development and dissemination of information on health sector. NHA is responsible for driving many healthcare programs across India including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), national COVID-19 platform (COWIN) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) digital health platform.
As part of the partnership, Koita Foundation is supporting NHA in the roll-out of the ABDM Platform. Our Foundation is also helping NHA in developing training and capacity building programs for state health officials and frontline healthcare entities – doctors, nurses, hospitals, labs and pharmacies.
Partner with leading academic institutions to establish strong programs in Digital Health and Healthcare Informatics.
Drive collaboration across research institutions, healthcare organizations and digital heath cos. to accelerate innovation.
Standardize procurement and implementation of Digital Health solutions
e.g., EMRs, physician portals, ABDM.
Create financial models to support funding of Digital Health programs
e.g., Government, Corporate CSR.
Develop world-class Digital Health training for doctors and front-line healthcare professionals.
Develop Digital Health programs for CEO/CXOs of healthcare organizations.
Support development of Digital Health guidelines, standards and financial incentives for Digital Health adoption.
Partner with healthcare industry groups to create and drive Digital Health Initiatives.
September 2024 - The first 100 hospitals were awarded the NABH Digital Health Accreditation, based on the NABH Digital Health Standards launched in September 2023. The standards help hospitals define their digital health roadmap and, empower and encourage hospitals leverage digital health for enhanced patient care. The standards also help hospitals adopt ABDM platform for healthcare interoperability. Koita Foundation is proud to support NABH in the development and roll-out of these standards.
Click here to read the NABH Digital Health Standards
September 2024 - Koita Foundation supported NABH in releasing 1st Edition of NABH certification Standards for HIS and EMR Systems on the 17th of September 2024. Aligned with NABH Core Hospital Standards as well as global best practices, these standards create consistent and interoperable digital health infrastructure in India. With these standards in place, digital health solutions will become more standardised, reliable, leading to a stronger, more connected healthcare system across the country.
View the NABH Standards for HIS/EMR Systems here
August 2024 - Nationwide roll out of the DHFC through a partnership between National Health Authority and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. The course was originally created by MUHS with Koita Foundation. The Union Health Minister, Shri J. P. Nadda, commended MUHS for coming forward and designing a 'need-based' course to ensure the capacity-building of the health workers.
April 2024 - The Research Society for the Study of Diabetes In India (RSSDI) & Koita Foundation established the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (KCDD). The centre will support RSSDI and its members in defining their digital health roadmap, sharing best practices, and driving key digital initiatives in diabetes management and research.
March 2024 - Transforming Healthcare Through DHMC
The Digital Health Master Class (DHMC) by Koita Foundation, alongside PWC and NATHEALTH, marks a significant leap towards digital excellence in healthcare. By enabling smaller hospitals to integrate advanced HMIS and EMR systems, DHMC catalyses operational efficiency and patient care improvements, setting a stepping stone for digital health adoption in India.
February 2024 - Koita Foundation in collaboration with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) launched India's first Foundation Course for Digital Health.
The Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC) has been developed by the Foundation with support from MUHS and with the help of subject matter experts - many of whom are nationally renowned in their fields. MUHS will introduce the DHFC across more than 450 health science colleges, reaching over 40,000 medical students in Maharashtra. This course also features a virtual Digital Health Lab (DHL), offering students hands-on experience with real-world applications (including HMIS, EMR, and Telemedicine).
To learn more about the DHFC,
please visit -
https://lnkd.in/dBeEiyBS
January 2024 - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and Koita Foundation signed an MoU to mark commitment towards advancing Digital Health initiatives in India. The collaboration aims to champion Digital Health education across the nation. The foundation will extend our expertise by providing an opensource Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC) accessible to GGSIPU students.
November 2023 - Prestigious PM’s Research Fellowship awarded to four research scholars at Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH).
Four PhD scholars of Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) Ambuj K Upadhyay, Keerthana Vinod Kumar, Shayantan Banerjee, and Surja Racha were honored with the prestigious Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) in recognition of their outstanding dedication to groundbreaking research in the dynamic field of digital health at KCDH. Read more
November 2023 - Koita Foundation supports NHA on the development and roll out of the ABDM WhatsApp Chatbot. The ABDM WhatsApp Chatbot will serve as a valuable resource for doctors, hospitals and labs understand ABDM and how to get started on their digital health and ABDM journey.
Scan the QR code to start WhatsApp conversation or just send a ‘Namaste’ or ‘Hi’ to 99683 14477.
September 2023 - NCG-KCDO empanelled six prominent EMR vendors to implement ABDM compliant oncology-specific EMR systems across the NCG network of 300+ member centres.
September 2023 - National Accreditation Board of Hospitals & Healthcare (NABH) released the first ever Digital health Standards for Hospitals in India on 17th September 2023 in New Delhi. Koita Foundation supported NABH in the development of these standards over the past 2 years.
August 2023 - Koita Foundation partnered with Ashoka University to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Health - Ashoka (KCDH-A) to drive academic programs, research, collaboration, and professional development in Digital Health. The UG courses and PhD Programme in Digital Health will be launched from 2024.
June 2023 - Koita Foundation supported NABH in the design, development and successful launch of NABH's first ever WhatsApp and Web Chatbot, ASHA. The bots were designed specifically for the HOPE (Healthcare Organization Platform for Entry level certification) program.
April 2023 - Koita Foundation entered into an MOU with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) to collaborate on the development of a Digital Healthcare Foundation Course (DHFC) tailored for medical students and practicing physicians.
April 2023 - The Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) at IIT-Bombay was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor of MUHS, Lt. General Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar. KCDH conducted the 1st Digital Health Symposium at IIT Bombay and was attended by over 300 senior participants.
February 2023 - NCG-KCDO Published a Comprehensive EMR Requirements document with 200+ features (NER 2.0) for Cancer Care. A committee of experts and practitioners from cancer care and health technology worked tirelessly over a few months to develop the requirements.
January 2023 - National Cancer Grid-Koita Centre for Digital Oncology and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals signed an MOU for cooperation and collaboration on Digital Health initiatives for the cancer care ecosystem.
January 2023 - NCG-KCDO organised a successful Industry Consultation with leading EMR/HMIS vendors and health tech companies at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. The event was attended by over 100 participants and the NCG EMR Requirements 1.0 was launched.
November 2022 - The National Disease Modelling Consortium (NDMC), established in 2022 focuses on developing India-specific disease models. Its goal is to provide comprehensive disease burden estimates and assess the impact of various treatment strategies, including vaccination. Koita Centre for Digital Health is housed at IIT Bombay, renowned for its excellence and recognized as an Institution of Eminence. The Centre was established to further academic and research endeavours in Digital Health and has thus been entrusted with being the nodal body for the disease modelling consortium.
For more detailes, please visit NDMC's website. Click here
September 2022 - Rizwan Koita was invited as a speaker at the Arogya Manthan 2022, organized by the National Health Authority (NHA), on the adoption of Digital Health in India and the importance of aligning all stakeholders.
August 2022 - Tata Memorial Centre & NCG established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO), supported by Koita Foundation to accelerate the adoption of digital tools in cancer care.
August 2022 - National Health Authority and Koita Centre for Digital Health (IITB-KCDH) organized the second phase of the ABDM Orientation Workshop for Joint Directors / Directors from different states and union territories across India.
May 2022 - Koita Foundation signed an MOU with National Health Authority to collaborate in the areas of ABDM training, capacity building, and supporting nation roll-out of ABDM.
August 2021 - Rizwan Koita joined NABH Board with focus on supporting NABH's Digital Health initiatives. (NABH) is a constituent board of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organisations.
July 2021 - KF signed MOU with IIT Bombay to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Health. KCDH will be the first of its kind in India, focused on driving academic programs, research and industry collaboration in Digital Health.
