My town.
1960 - Local Vaidhya
- Moat: The only available healer within a 20 km radius.
- Insight: Exclusivity based on access and trust in traditional knowledge.
1980 - First College-Educated Doctor (BAMS)
- Moat: Higher education credentials in Ayurveda, standing out as the first formally trained doctor in town.
- Insight: Early adopters of formal education create a new level of trust.
1980s - Public Health Center (PHC)
- Moat: Government-provided healthcare with free services.
- Insight: Accessibility to formal care is democratized, but only for basic treatments.
1990 - Occasional Visiting MBBS Doctor
- Moat: Limited competition, as visiting MBBS doctors are rare in small towns.
- Insight: Scarcity of modern medicine professionals retains exclusivity.
2000 - Local Mix of Doctors (BAMS, BHMS, MBBS)
- Moat: Relationships and trust-building become critical as the number of local doctors grows.
- Insight: Personal connections with patients ensure loyalty amid growing competition.
2010 - Introduction of Specialists
- Moat: Specialized care draws patients to cities with an increasing density of clinics offering niche treatments.
- Insight: Specialization and centralization begin to take hold, shifting focus away from generalists.
2020 - Patient Shift to City Centers
- Moat: Marketing, celebrity status, and referral commissions differentiate successful doctors in competitive urban environments.
- Insight: Patients opt for expertise over convenience, even battling to get appointments.
2025 - Arrival of Large Corporate Hospital Franchises
- Moat: Comprehensive care under one roof with standardized quality and reputation.
- Insight: Corporate setups cater to the patient’s need for assurance, convenience, and variety in one place.
2030 - Corporate Competition Intensifies
- Moat: Modular, process-based setups emphasize efficiency, insurance funding, marketing, and referral networks.
- Insight: Patient interaction with the system rather than specific doctors; process consistency becomes key.
2035 - AI and Automation in Healthcare
- Moat: Cost-cutting and speed via automation ensure higher patient flow without compromising care quality. Patients who desire more human interaction pay a premium for personal expertise.
- Insight: The system becomes highly efficient, but personalized care turns into a luxury, available only at a higher cost.
2040 - The Future of Healthcare
Let see how it develops in coming years
