India , Feb 8 : India has launched the world’s first doctor-led AI healthcare ecosystem, iLive Connect, a system designed to provide round-the-clock health monitoring and early medical intervention, effectively bringing ICU-level care into patients’ homes.
The AI-powered platform is aimed primarily at senior citizens, patients with chronic illnesses, and individuals recently discharged from hospitals. It combines wearable medical devices with continuous doctor supervision to detect early signs of health deterioration and reduce the need for hospitalisation.
At the core of iLive Connect is a wearable biosensor patch worn on the chest and a connected wristband. Together, they continuously monitor key health parameters including ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, blood pressure trends, physical activity, and heart rate variability. The data is transmitted in real time to a secure cloud-based system and monitored by doctors at a dedicated medical command centre.
Doctors on duty at the command centre track patient data 24/7. At the first sign of a potentially harmful physiological change, the system alerts doctors, who then notify the patient and family members within two minutes, along with clear guidance on immediate steps to be taken.
Dr Rahul Chandola, cardiothoracic surgeon and founder of iLive Connect, said the system enables predictive healthcare by identifying subtle physiological changes well before visible symptoms appear. He said early detection allows timely medical intervention, significantly reducing hospital readmissions.
Senior interventional cardiologist and co-founder Dr Viveka Kumar described iLive Connect as the world’s first doctor-led AI healthcare ecosystem. He said the platform goes beyond traditional monitoring by combining continuous data collection with clinical decision-making by experienced doctors.
Medical decisions are based on a continuous flow of real-time data. For example, the system can track sleep patterns over extended periods, identify missed sleep hours, and correlate them with other health indicators to prevent potential complications.
Dr Chandola said the technology is particularly effective for patients in the critical post-discharge phase, senior citizens living alone, and individuals requiring constant medical supervision. The system can instantly detect early signs of physical decline and changes in vital parameters.
According to available data, a 10-week observational study involving 410 patients using iLive Connect recorded a 76 percent reduction in hospital readmissions. The system enabled early identification of complications related to cardiac conditions, blood pressure instability, metabolic disorders, and post-discharge recovery issues.
The wearable devices used in the system are FDA- and CE-approved, underscoring their clinical reliability. Experts say the technology addresses a major gap in healthcare by extending continuous medical oversight beyond hospitals and into patients’ homes during recovery and long-term care.
