Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (RSSDI-KCDD)

About RSSDI - Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (RSSDI-KCDD)

Diabetes care is changing rapidly worldwide, and the use of digital tools and technologies is key in driving this change such as improving quality, access, and cost of care. There are opportunities to use digital technologies through every stage of the patient's healthcare journey - from screening and diagnostics, evidence-based patient care, home care, and the prevention and management of complications.

To support RSSDI members on their digital journey and leverage digital technologies to improve Diabetes care in India, RSSDI has establish the RSSDI-Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (RSSDI-KCDD). RSSDI-KCDD will develop and execute Digital Health initiatives for enhanced prevention, management, and research for diabetes.

Vision of RSSDI-KCDD

At RSSDI-KCDD, our vision is to leverage the power of digital technologies to enhance the overall quality of care, expand access to care, and drive cost-effectiveness. Further, the centre will improve access to high-quality patient data at scale and digital tools to drive research & innovation and support public health & policies.

Partnership with Koita Foundation

RSSDI is honored to partner with the Koita Foundation (KF), a not-for-profit organization focused on accelerating digital health adoption in India. RSSDI signed an MOU with Koita Foundation in April 2024 to establish the RSSDI – Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (RSSDI-KCDD).

To know more about our partner visit www.koitafoundation.org.

RSSDI-KCDD Key Focus Areas

• Quality: Leverage digital technology to improve diabetes treatment workflows and patient experience; Including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), clinical quality measures, guideline adherence, patient engagement, AI/ML
• Affordability: Identify areas for cost reduction using digital health technology, data sharing, etc., to make diabetes care more affordable e.g., cost of care benchmarking
• Access: Leverage digital technology to improve access to high-quality diabetes care esp. in non-urban, rural areas e.g., telemedicine 
• Productivity: Leverage digital tools & automation to improve the clinical & administrative workflows, reducing manual and redundant activities
• Best Practices: Identify and share best practices in digital technology in Diabetes management 
• Training and Capacity Building: Use Digital Health tools for continuous learning/skill development in different user groups such as doctors, nurses, technicians
• Research and Development: Partner with Healthcare Startups, pharma/ healthcare companies, and other organizations to drive R&D in diabetes

RSSDI-KCDD Near-Term Priority Areas

• Establish a strong RSSDI-KCDD Digital Health team
• Partner with EMR companies to promote the use of Electronic Medical Records in Diabetes care
• Create a focused initiative for defining device standards, and empaneling approved devices such as glucose monitoring
• Develop a cost-effective patient-doctor toolkit including health devices, software, and EMR integration for integrated Diabetes management
• Build a Digital Health training program for doctors and patients, leveraging the RSSDI LMS platform
• Create real-time national Diabetes Registries by facilitating the integration of empaneled EMRs
• Support the roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
• Learn and document best practices for using Digital Health in Diabetes care 
• Conduct knowledge sessions, webinars, and other events to spread awareness of Digital Health
• Partner with leading research and technology team in India to drive innovation and use of the latest tech including AI, ML, LLMs