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Leveraging Satellite Communication for Digital Healthcare Provisioning in Australia

Leveraging Satellite Communication for Digital Healthcare Provisioning in Australia
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Author(s): Sasan Adibi (Deakin University, Australia)and Nilmini Wickramasinghe (La Trobe University, Australia)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 16
Source title: Digitalization and the Transformation of the Healthcare Sector
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Nilmini Wickramasinghe (La Trobe University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9641-4.ch015

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Abstract

Australia's vast remote areas create challenges in healthcare delivery. This chapter explores how satellite communication can bridge this gap. It analyzes its strengths (global reach, reliability) and weaknesses (cost, latency) and showcases its potential in chronic disease management, telehealth, and even smart car health services. A SWOT analysis highlights opportunities like telemedicine expansion and collaboration with government agencies. While facing competition and needing technological advancements, satellite communication offers a promising solution. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of partnerships, innovation, policy changes, and public perception management to solidify satellite communication as a key tool for equitable healthcare access across Australia.

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