Three reasons why telemedicine apps are convenient

David Humphrey
Authored by David Humphrey
Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 11:44am

Technology has opened up a world of convenience for today’s society. So much so that we can now receive medical care virtually or with telemedicine. If you are a doctor, one of the first things you want to do to make your patients feel safe is to ensure that you’re keeping their information private under the HIPAA Laws. Patients want to be able to reach out to their doctors and feel comfortable doing it. The most convenient way to do this is with a HIPAA compliant telemedicine app. There are several online guides explaining the main steps of how to develop HIPAA compliant telemedicine app and why they have changed the face of patient care. Here are three convincing reasons.

At Home Appointments

The term house calls have a whole new meaning when it comes to doctors treating patients. With a telemedicine app, patients can receive medical care right there on their computer, tablet, or phone without having to leave their homes. This way of having a doctor’s appointment is perfect for people who are homebound and need some questions answered that doesn’t necessarily require a physical exam, or if the doctor just needs to check-in and make a follow-up call. If you are someone who may not be in town and falls ill, you can contact the doctor you trust directly with a telemedicine app from anywhere in the world where there is the internet and get the answers you need.

Easier to Schedule

Making appointments can be tricky if you are an extremely busy person. A telemedicine app can be beneficial because you don’t have to travel which can take up a lot of valuable time and you don’t have to worry about taking off work or missing available time with a client. You also don’t have to wait weeks at a time for an available appointment slot which can be inconvenient if you have ongoing symptoms. With telemedicine most times you can select your own time, even choose a doctor yourself. You also have better chances of having a next-day appointment. For doctors, it’s convenient because they can provide more flexibility and provide check-ups more frequently.

Reduces Healthcare Costs

What better reason to choose a telemedicine app than to save money? Being able to contact their doctor quicker and discuss symptoms can reduce the number of times they have to pay for doctor and hospital visits. Patients can also save money by comparing costs to other provider options. With telemedicine apps, you can see all locations closest to you and some providers include prices on their app for you to know what you need ahead of time. Doctors and hospitals can save money because they can reduce spending on transporting patients just to get help from other doctors. Doctors can easily communicate with each other with video calls, see the patient on the app, and even view records. Patients can also have their medical records on hand with their telemedicine app which saves visits to the doctor just to go through a bunch of processes and people to see your records.

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