COVID-19 was a catalyst for change in healthcare during 2020 – an accelerator for digital health.

2021 looks set to continue the revolution – exploiting ‘an explosion of interest, traction and scale’ in the potential for digital innovation to meet global healthcare needs.

In early 2020, as the virus spread exponentially, the world was forced to work virtually, where possible. Digital solutions were needed fast – not just to support remote-working, but to keep the very fabric of business, healthcare, education, and essential services in operation.

For Novartis and many …