The actuality of eHealth introduction in Georgian healthcare

The actuality of eHealth for Georgia (as the realization of distance medical service) is stipulated by the following basic moments:
- Population localization in the capital
- Centralization of healthcare
- Country geo-climatic features
- High level of treatment cost expenses.
The introduction of eHealth will ensure:
- Realization of qualified and specialized medical service in regions and rural areas;
- Shortening of time between beginning of disease and starting of treatment;
- Improvement of population health indices through reliable diagnostic and correct treatment strategy;
- Application of regional specialists’ potential;
- Realization of economic efficiency.