Caution Advised In China’s Digital Dash Into Healthcare’s Future
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
China’s digital healthcare market is set to expand massively and reach $110bn by 2020, disrupting the industry, creating fresh opportunities and casting aside those who don’t keep up with the times. However, experts caution that digital solutions are no panacea unless they have real patient-centered value.
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