After
having proved their power and versatility in enhancing communication and
various other industry developments, the mobile media is now becoming a rage in
the healthcare industry. A lot of healthcare providers are now looking towards
using iPads and other Smartphones to improve relationship and communication with
their patients, payers and other eco-system partners. More and more people are
becoming mobile savvy and internet oriented. They are looking for providers who
not only offer comprehensive healthcare solutions, but also easy means of
communication and feedback.
Use
of Mobile in Healthcare
Mobile
technology has found versatile use in the healthcare industry. Some of the
commonly applications of mobile technology in the healthcare organizations are:
Education
Purposes
Mobile
phones can be used to educate patients regarding various aspects of the
treatment and medications. Through mobile applications, healthcare providers
make easy access of wellness information possible for their patients.
Setup
Appointments
In
this fast track world, no one has time to go to the healthcare facility, wait
in queue and set up appointments. Integrating this service with mobile
technology will enable healthcare customers to set up appointments on the go,
saving valuable time. Also, this service will ensure regular checkups and allow
healthcare organizations to maintain their quality.
Set
Reminders
Mobile
technology comes in very handy during follow-up procedures. Whether it is to
remind patients about their appointments and prescriptions or to renew prescriptions,
mobile technology has improved follow ups and strengthened the relationship
between the patient and the provider.
Digital
Copies
These
days no one wants to deal with paperwork, file copies or search for
prescriptions; everyone prefers to have a digital copy. Not only are digital versions easier to
store, they are compact, take up less storage space and also are easy to
retrieve when required. Moreover, the biggest benefit of having digital copies
is they are secure and cannot be accessed by unauthorized people. Plus,
healthcare organizations don’t have to spend time and effort on securing
patient information and shredding vital data when the treatment is completed.
Wireless
Monitoring
Mobile
technology allows healthcare organizations to wirelessly monitor their
customers. For homecare staff and providers, mobile technology has provided
easy access to all relevant medical information of patients under their care.
It also provides the ability for homecare staff to contact the providers and
update the medical condition in almost real time.
Easy
Integration with Healthcare Providers’ Systems
Another
huge plus of using mobile technology is that it can easily be integrated into
the healthcare providers’ systems for seamless information transfer. Digital
information transfer is also secure and quick.
Patient Engagement
Mobile
technology makes patient survey easy and saves a lot of time for both the
providers and the payers. Both
healthcare organizations and healthcare consumers benefit a lot by using mobile
technologies. It not only allows for anytime anywhere reach, but also
encourages patient engagement and satisfaction.
