DoctorTouch launches its new and improved Telehealth platform. Built with unrivalled technology
March 22, 2020
DoctorTouch launches its new & improved Telehealth platform. Built with unrivalled technology
DoctorTouch is proud to announce the launch of its improved Telehealth & Digital Medical Imaging management solution.
With the launch of a separate Patient & Provider app on both iOS & Android, DoctorTouch is positioned to cater the needs of both independent patients & providers. DoctorTouch offers telemedicine by combining the best of all modes via chat messaging, HD video & phone.
From an enterprise level, the new platform offers clinics, hospitals, insurance providers & employers to create their own branded ecosystem
by leveraging all of DoctorTouch's technology.
Patients can sign-up under the aforementioned entities and access its private network of Telehealth services coupled with the most advanced digital medical imaging technology there is to offer.
Digital Schedules For Telehealth & Walk-In Appointments
DoctorTouch's built in digital calendar allow providers/clinics to sync or set their real-time appointment schedules with the platform. Through the mobile app, patients can conveniently book available time-slots for an appointment. There are 4 available modes of appointment bookings:
- Televideo consultation
- Phone consultation
- Urgent Care
- Physical visit or walk-in
Appointment booking for physical visits can be exceptionally valuable for many traditional clinics. It provides their patients convenience in viewing & booking available time slots via the mobile app.
In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, telemedicine can be an essential alternative channel for patients to get immediate answers.
DoctorTouch also features 'Urgent Care' allowing patients to search its network of present & available providers for an urgent consultation via video or phone.
Below are highlights of the new and improved DoctorTouch platform:
- Search specialists based on professional specialty
- Search doctors based on patient's geolocation
- Providers & clinics can set & sync their schedules
- 4 modes of appointments: Video consult, Phone consult, Urgent Care & Walk-In Visit
- Ability to accept insurance with copay
- Advanced medical imaging - (upload & share DICOM images)
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