Video calls became the new waiting room — but hybrid care is what stayed. In this episode, Dr. Vishvaraj Rathod traces telemedicine’s rapid evolution from pandemic necessity to permanent model. He explains how digital consultations, remote monitoring, and connected devices are redefining patient access while exposing new risks in privacy and equity. A clear-eyed look at what’s improved, what’s missing, and why the future of care will always balance screens with human presence.