Abstract

Being a terrain of prosperous and diverse cultural heritage, India is known as one of the renowned destinations for tourism. Besides general tourism, medical tourism has taken off to a new level and gained colossal popularity in India. This act is a massive boon for the entire tourism industry. In India, the grouping of cost-effective treatments, enhanced quality standards, and excellent medical technology attract patients beyond borders. The significant role of technology in medical tourism is undeniable. Technology has added innovation and the best facilities for foreign patients. The upsurge of digital technologies has strengthened communication, sharing of data, and security to explore the streamlined and convenient traveling experience. Major digital technologies ambit have helped medical tourism to be a more credible and feasible option for patients abroad. Cloud computing, data mining, and information technology are pivotal factors in medical tourism. It aids in making Electronic Medical Records available overseas to smoothen the services and helps to avoid second-time diagnoses. External factors (Government Schemes) are strengthening medical tourism related to infrastructure. India’s technological advancement from consultation and laboratory tests to surgery and even discharge process adopted technological interventions and it is evident as a catalyst in the healthcare industry. In a nutshell, the role of technology has seeped into the ambit of Indian healthcare, helping India to become a global leader so far as medical tourism and healthcare go hand in hand.