Like every other industry, the healthcare sector also has its own specific and specialized systems by using which it can operate efficiently. One such system is the CRM, commonly known as customer relationship management system that helps in maintaining multiple data sources. What is a CRM? A CRM is a system that helps an organization in managing various data sources. It is the system that will assist and aid in your everyday customer management. It...
Star recently published a report identifying the 12 telehealth trends that are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Below, we’ve summarized what anyone in healthcare needs to know about the state of telehealth. Telehealth services have been a hot topic in the healthcare field for a while now, but COVID-19 has really pushed it into the public consciousness. Suddenly, a health service that lets people interact with medical professionals from home sounds like a great idea. But...
From giving us an easy way to manage our schedules, to transforming the way that we communicate each day, technology has changed the world that we live in. However, the age of digital transformation doesn’t just have benefits to offer modern consumers. Innovators are also beginning to explore ways that technology can make life easier for healthcare professionals too. Nurses are some of the most overworked people in the world today, constantly rushing to look...
The internet is not used to stay connected to love ones and to maintain your online social life. Today, it has become an extremely efficient way to get professional help of all kinds. As the numbers of stress, depression and other forms of psychological problems is increasing, the internet has provided an excellent and efficient solution in the form of Online Counselling. Leading psychology centres, such as Cadabam’s in Bengaluru are prominent and reliable for...
A wristwatch in recent years has become somewhat old-fashioned and particularly with everyone owning a mobile phone, but the best smartwatches have created a resurgence for watches. Not only can a smartwatch tell the time, but it can tell you how many steps you’re taking but also your heart rate. Smartwatches have become popular among elderly people too, and although they haven’t grown up with technology, wearable technology is helping healthcare professionals better understand health...
By Jon Tornetta, PMP (Founder of meddkit.com) If your EHR does not come with a telehealth option (i.e. Everyone’s MD is an example of what a Telehealth system looks like), fear not. Meddkit has compiled a list of the best standalone telehealth platforms. From that list, we have picked our favorite three telehealth vendors for private practices. Meddkit also created a report of the top telehealth platforms for private practices, which you can download here....
Designed to provide interoperable data for healthcare systems, FHIR interoperability leader 1upHealth has developed a system that connects providers and patients from over 10,000 healthcare facilities, bridging the gap between patient data and provider needs. One of the biggest issues in the medical community is the fact that patient data has been isolated in various Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. As a result, healthcare providers struggle to access patient data, leading to a less than...
With stay-at-home orders and dental clinics closures, 35% of people say they’ve already missed a dental appointment due to the pandemic. With telemedicine adoption in hyper-drive – telehealth visits surged 50% and virtual health interactions are on pace to exceed one billion by the end of 2020. Teledentistry is being thrust into the spotlight, emerging not only as a solution during the era of social distancing, but also as a growing health trend. To learn...
Information overload tends to increase as the number of people working in a particular sector increases. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the healthcare industry. According to some reports, over 12 million employees work at some 5,600 hospitals in the US alone. Each of these employees has to be trained whenever they start a new job or get transferred between different facilities. This makes dealing with information an almost insurmountable challenge. However, a solid...
Melbourne-based company Lyfe has developed automation software that is making healthcare administration easier for all. For years, patients and healthcare providers alike have struggled to juggle the ins and outs of administrative functions, such as scheduling appointments, rescheduling appointments, processing payments online, client-provider messaging, requesting information from insurance companies, and more. That all changes with Lyfe, a platform where patients are able to book appointments within a few mouse clicks and providers are able to...
