Going to the doctor is an age-old practice that has been rooted in the understanding that a medical practitioner needs to directly examine a patient to provide a proper diagnosis and prescribe the right treatment.  However, due to rising health care costs, a shortage of physicians and an aging population, there are big challenges that are currently being faced by the healthcare industry.  

Did you know that the United States could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030, impacting patient care across the nation? --Association of American Medical Colleges (April, 2018)

The healthcare industry is booming across every region and the recent spread of diseases has only augmented its growth. However, the requirements as well as the number of ill-persons has increased thanks to globalization and modern-day practices. This has consequently increased the dependence healthcare has on technology. Moreover, the necessity to provide better user experience has made healthcare institutions take a big technological leap.