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Patients expect prompt answers to their queries, even outside of appointments. With a comprehensive communication platform, healthcare providers can communicate easily with patients through digital channels with workflow tools to help effectively triage and manage those communications.
In this study, those activities included access to pharmacy benefits (including drug discount cards); accessing information on medical, dental and vision insurance; scheduling appointments; checking-in to upcoming appointments; and, connecting with healthcare providers’ websites or patient portals.
Urgent Care Centers: Assist with triage and patient assessments. Health Insurance Companies: Handle administrative tasks and claims processing. Administrative duties: Scheduling appointments. Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities: Provide care to elderly residents. Administering medications. Collecting laboratory specimens.
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