This case study examines digital health service provider Doctorola’s business strategy, competitive advantage, and challenges. The case is developed primarily on secondary sources, e.g., journal articles, newspapers, and authentic websites. The case presents the journey of the first online-based doctor appointment business - Doctorola, and its subsequent development as a full-fledged e-health service delivery provider. The case finds that Doctorola has designed effective service system to deliver patient centric services and captures a significant market share. This case shows its’ service evolution and illustrates the challenges it would face in the market to sustain in digital health market.
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