The magazine of the Air Liquide Group | Healthcare

The healthcare industry is experiencing some major shifts, including aging populations, accelerated urban growth, technological progress, sedentary lifestyles, and the increase of chronic illnesses. Healthcare systems, which are often organized around hospitals, do not always encourage support for chronic diseases that require regular, long ­ term monitoring.

In 2014, while he was conducting research on cardio pulmonary ventilation, Jean-Christophe Richard, a professor of resuscitation, joined Air Liquide Medical Systems (ALMS) as Medical Director with one foot still squarely planted in the world of research. This is where he developed CPV, an innovative automated ventilation system used in resuscitation during cardiac arrest.

Healthcare is experiencing a revolution. Digital technologies have become an integral part of healthcare, transforming usages and economic models in ways that benefit patients and health professionals alike. In 2017, the innovative solution Chronic Care Connect™ has been developed in this environment undergoing major changes.

More than 4 billion people live on less than six dollars a day in developing economies. Proposing appropriate offers that are adapted to this BoP (Bottom of the Pyramid) market helps reduce poverty while building a win-win relationship. Spotlight on Access Oxygen, the new “inclusive” healthcare offer launched in Senegal.