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Healthcare management . Health systems with services that let patients check their lab results , book appointments , or access records can add " see a doctor " to the list of available choices . Health plans that surface benefits and insurance deductible information to consumers on mobile can add telehealth services such medical visits , health coaching , and wellness programs .
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Online health information searches . According to the Pew Internet and Research Project , about 72 per cent of Americans search for health information online including information about prescription drugs , diagnosis and treatment options . Any app that lets a consumer discover health information can now also offer that consumer an immediate doctor visit for a consultation about that information .
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Prescription refills . Retail pharmacy brands with consumer-facing apps flag when a prescription has run out – and refills require a doctor . Instead of having to schedule an appointment to see a doctor in person , consumers can connect with an independent doctor online , in minutes , to request , and when clinically appropriate , receive a prescription and obtain it the same day .
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Medication compliance and adherence . Patients reviewing information about an already prescribed medication in-app can now connect to a provider for additional help with their medication regimen , including discussing how and when they are taking it , introducing other medications , and diet . •
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mHealth Merger Creates Endto-End Provider of Healthcare Communications and Collaboration
Practice Unite , an innovative mobile-first healthcare communications provider and Uniphy Health , a breakthrough physician engagement firm , have announced plans to merge creating a comprehensive healthcare communications and collaboration solutions provider .
The newly combined Uniphy Health will provide healthcare organisations with transformative , HIPAA-compliant , mobile-first solutions that deliver a positive return on investment and help organisations transition to value-based care models .
Increasing efficiencies and reducing complexities for healthcare organisations will be the goal of the merged company , creating a single provider whose adaptable , cloud-based platform addresses the complete spectrum of communication and collaboration needs of mid-sized and large-scale healthcare organisations .
“ With the shift to value-based care , communication and collaboration is finally being recognised as the pivotal component of value , quality and safety ” said Jacob Reider MD , renowned health care technology innovator and former Deputy National Coordinator and chief medical officer of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology . “ The new Uniphy Health is an innovative , secure communication platform that finally delivers organisations the fluid engagement we ' ve come to expect from consumer products , combined with the privacy and security of a solution created for care delivery organisations from the ground up .”
The newly combined company already supports tens of thousands of physicians , nurses , home care aides and patients nationwide with mobile-first solutions that streamline communications and simplify workflows . The full suite includes :
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Physician engagement solutions that utilize a social media-like approach to delivering targeted content ;
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Home care solutions that improve remote patient monitoring and automate documentation
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Patient engagement solutions that create a secure channel between the patient and care team
Numerous provider organisations have already seen significant benefits through us of the solution . Barnabas-Health Jersey City Medical Center has saved over $ 2 million per year through reduced length of stay and reduced referral leakage and Inspira Health Networks of Vineland New Jersey has already seen a 26 % improvement in HCAHPS scores by using Uniphy Health ’ s acute care communications solutions .
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