The expansion of telemedicine is bringing about a healthcare revolution. The events that took place in Yerevan, Armenia, last October marked the first annual Armenian International Congress and were a testament to the growing movement to use technology to bring superior healthcare to rural or isolated areas around the world. The response to natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes are good examples of telemedicine’s potential effectiveness. Armenia, itself in an earthquake zone, has benefited directly from telemedical practices during its own recent history.

1. Dr. Peter Killcommons on
the First Annual
Armenian International
Congress

2. The Advent of Telemedicine
The expansion of telemedicine is bringing about a healthcare
revolution. The events that took place in Yerevan, Armenia, last
October marked the first annual Armenian International
Congress and were a testament to the growing movement to
use technology to bring superior healthcare to rural or isolated
areas around the world. The response to natural disasters such
as earthquakes and hurricanes are good examples of
telemedicine’s potential effectiveness. Armenia, itself in an
earthquake zone, has benefited directly from telemedical
practices during its own recent history.

3. First Annual Armenian
International Congress
The congress brought together researchers, innovators, doctors,
and government policy makers to discuss new developments in
the field and to provide networking opportunities for officials,
students, and academics in Armenia. The event welcomed 297
participants from 20 different countries and, over its two-day
schedule, offered visitors a total of 33 presentations and
exhibitions on topics ranging from the general state of the
development of global healthcare systems to the
implementation of telemedicine programs in the developing
world and more.

4. About the Author
Dr. Peter Killcommons is the CEO of Medweb and an expert in
teleradiology and telemedicine.