Expert Tips & Tricks of Doctor Appointment Booking App by EMed HealthTech

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Experts Tips and Tricks of Doctor Appointment
Booking App by EMed HealthTech
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Our first experience with being forced indoors
because of health hazards was the COVID pandemic.
The health tech industry responded by pushing
solutions such as mHealth and online
consultations forward to increase people's access
and safety to medical care. The results have been
amazing in terms of how much investment has taken
place in virtual health and digital healthcare
business models. We see many healthcare
professionals implementing virtual health
services in this post-pandemic period. For
example, mobile apps allow doctors to book
appointments and manage their patients' care.
Healthcare facilities are recognizing this upward
trend and developing apps such as doctor's
appointment booking apps , hospital
administration apps , pharmacy apps, etc.
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Digital Healthcare Market Trends
The pandemic saw a sharp spike in the utilization
of telehealth services. It was reported to be 38
times higher than pre-pandemic times. The spike
to 32 has stabilized at 13-17 across all
specialties. The increased trust in digital
healthcare by patients is a major factor behind
this trend. McKinsey found that nearly 40 of
respondents to their survey stated they believe
they will continue using telehealth in the
future, up from just 11 of those who used
telehealth prior to COVID-19.
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Digital health has seen increased investment due
to better prospects. According to
rockehealth.com, innovation accelerated with
venture capitalists investing in digital health.
This investment tripled by June 2021. The
recently presented Union Budget 2022-2023
strongly indicates that Telemedicine is a Must
for Digital Health.
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Challenges Faced Within the Industry
1. Face-to-face Meetings
This is not a requirement for every doctor's
appointment. Some illnesses and follow-up
meetings can be done by phone or remotely.
Without such provision, the sheer number of
patients can block out entire days' worth of
appointments.
2. Time restraint
It is difficult for doctors to manage their time
when they are required to visit patients or
clinics in different locations. Traveling takes
up a lot of time.
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3. Access
It is possible for healthcare providers to be
needed in areas they might not have easy access
to. This could prevent timely healthcare
providers from providing their services.
4. Better Appointment Management
A lack of a system can make it difficult to
consult. The lack of appointment booking systems
can cause congestion in doctor's offices.
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Challenges Associated with Traditional Methods of
Taking Doctor Appointments
1. Long waiting periods
There is only one ortho specialist at your
hospital that can be seen on certain days. There
will be a lot more traffic on these days. It can
be difficult to get an appointment, wait in a
long line, and finally see the doctor.
2. Travel expenses
It can be difficult to find specialists in
certain areas. It is possible to travel long
distances for a consultation. This can prove
costly depending on how far you need to travel.
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3. Skipped Appointments
There may be many reasons why a patient might
miss a visit with a doctor. Patients may miss
appointments or forget about them due to illness
or financial difficulties.
4. Safety from infectious pathogens
Perhaps this is why telehealth solutions became
so popular during the pandemic. It is easier to
catch it if you are in close proximity to other
people. Patients with chronic illnesses can
consult from home Patients who are unable to
travel may find it more difficult to get to
appointments. They might skip appointments if
they don't have virtual consulting.
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Advantages of Developing a Doctor Appointment
Booking App
The many benefits of developing Telemedicine app
or doctor appointment booking app make it highly
desirable for healthcare professionals. It is
used by patients to access the best medical
services. There are many options on the market.
The best healthcare facilities compete for your
business. A doctor consultation app can be a
benefit to both patients and healthcare
providers.
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Benefits to the hospital/clinic/healthcare
provider include

• Manage appointments via online channels.
• By accurately calculating and managing your time
  slots, you can avoid overbooking.
• Patients are less likely to skip appointments.
  The hassles and costs of travel are the main
  reasons they skip.
• Streamline the processes at the hospital/clinic
  and increase efficiency
• Automate administrative tasks to free up time for
  staff members for more productive work.
• eHealthcare reports can be used to analyze
  performance and make adjustments for improvement.
• Reducing errors due to human causes.

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Benefits to the patients include

• Patients can make an appointment from the comfort
  of their own homes.
• The app is available to them 24/7.
• One app allows you to pay medical bills and get
  access to medical records.
• You can communicate with healthcare professionals
  in real time.

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Three Tips for Successful Implementation of
Doctors Appointment Booking app

1. Take Wearables into Account

Wearables are a huge market. They are
increasingly being used by people of all ages.
It's also easy to use and affordable. A wearable
health tech can generate a lot of data. It can
also be used to monitor chronically ill patients.
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2. Compliance and Regulations
This is the most difficult part of an app for
doctor's appointments. It is still relatively new
and few people are familiar with the privacy
policies, the use of the information, and other
details. Companies are also required to keep
their data secure. These regulations are
constantly changing and can be difficult to keep
up with. It is important that your app complies
with all regulations.
3. Managing Doctors Listing
A doctor's listing is required for the doctor's
appointment app. An admin panel allows you to
manage your doctor's listing. You can also use an
app for doctors to edit their details and manage
their appointments. Doctors can use an app to
manage their patient's health, which is a huge
relief. Patients can also receive accurate data
directly from their doctors.
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Development Tips Features Youll Find in a Great
Doctors Appointment App
A well-developed on-demand doctor app is marked
by the features it has. Here are some features
you need to include in a doctors appointment app.

1. Customization Every healthcare facility has its
   unique needs. The ability to customize the app to
   meet client needs is a hallmark of a good app.
2. Video consultation The primary function of a
   doctor appointment app is to conduct a virtual
   consult, which will greatly organize a doctors
   office.
3. Multilingual patient app In consideration of the
   many patients and doctors from different
   ethnicities who use the app, it should support
   English as well as other regional languages.

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4. A separate mobile app for patients and
doctors In an ideal world, a doctor's app would
have two apps. One for the patient to
schedule appointments, make virtual consolation
calls, etc. You can schedule appointments, access
EHR and organize consultations through the
doctor's app. 5. Your own payment gateway
Patients can make secure payments using the
app.Professional Profile Doctors must be able to
maintain an online professional profile that
patients can view before deciding to see
them. 6. Patient History Electronic Medical
Records This app should combine the patient's
history and any previous medical records, so
doctors and patients can access them easily. 7.
Appointment management This feature is the star
of any appointment management app. This feature
allows patients to make appointments easily with
the doctor that suits their needs, and doctors
can schedule appointments around them.
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Plan Your Budget What Is The Cost To Make A
Doctors Appointment App?
On average, a doctor appointment app could cost
40,000 to 50,000 to create. Add-on features
such as artificial intelligence and sophisticated
technology can cost between 100,000 to
150,000. The cost of developing an application
will also depend on other factors such as the app
category, features, functionality, design and UI,
and development time. The cost of your app will
also depend on which company you choose. We
recommend that you start with a MVP first to test
market acceptance and then expand to other
features in your healthcare app. This will allow
you to avoid giving away all the features
upfront, and ensure that your users are happy
with the app's functionality.
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The Perfect Monetisation Strategy for your App

1. Freemium This strategy uses two versions of the
   exact same app. The free app offers limited
   functionality, while premium users can unlock all
   features by paying a fee. To enjoy more advanced
   functions, your users will likely switch to
   premium.
2. Commission-based Model This is where patients
   and doctors can interact to schedule
   appointments. To display the doctor's
   availability, you can ask for a fee.
3. Local Ads Healthcare companies are often
   interested in advertising in your apps. Your
   customer's experience will be enhanced by having
   the relevant ads displayed.
4. Paid Listing is another method to make money
   from doctors. This will give doctors and patients
   more visibility by placing them higher up on the
   doctor's list for a fee.
5. In-app purchases This allows patients to
   purchase services via your app. Although the app
   is completely free, you will earn a commission if
   the patient uses your app to pay for services or
   medicines.

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Building the App with Experts
An doctor consultation application can be a great
way for clinics and hospitals to increase patient
flow. Apps have many advantages that give them an
edge over traditional methods. It all comes down
to how well your app is built. The most important
step in your journey is the development of an app
for doctor appointments. You should hire experts
like EMed HealthTech for your app development.
EMed HealthTech provides customized healthcare
software development at reasonable prices. To
ensure you only get the best, we use cutting-edge
technologies. Check-out our Experts Tips and
Tricks of Doctor Appointment Booking App by EMed
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