Cost Effective White label Telehealth Solution for Africa Region

With the inadequate healthcare facilities in Africa, shortage of primary care providers—such as practitioners can be predicted —in remote areas, and if we take into consideration the prevailing situation combined with an ageing population there is most likely to be a possible increase in insurance premiums. In this situation, both patients and providers are questioning the affordability of health. Telemed platform for providers in Botswana is increasingly on-demand to develop new-age solutions to meet the demand for healthcare providers.

Telehealth

Telehealth can be a possible solution for taking care of everyday healthcare needs and to reduce out-of-pocket expenses. According to market analysis, the trend for, telemedicine software platform in Nigeria is predicted to grow at a rate of nearly 20% in the coming years.

What Is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine or telehealth is a virtual visit with a primary care provider and healthcare professionals where you can seek instant online consultation. Telehealth includes checking in with medical professionals, clinicians, through phone calls, over video chat, or with e-mail.

Telehealth solutions in Ghana is an effective tool that is able to bridge the gap between patients and providers to a great extent and could very well be the key resource payers need. As technology is advancing at a rapid speed, so is the widespread accessibility and affordability to primary telemedicine tools. The adoption of telemedicine could result in lower healthcare costs and improved patients outcomes. 

The Benefits of Telemedicine

The providers and healthcare professionals can have increased medical access with the use of telemedicine to healthcare for communities. It can result in a crucial tool for people who normally wouldn’t receive medical attention when they need it. 

This access not only allows people to interact with a medical professional but also curbs the expenses of travelling to visiting a hospital. This is a great benefit for people residing in rural communities. Telemedicine app development is best for especially for the locations where the nearest medical centre can be far away from taking long hours to reach, and for those people who cannot, or are unable, to use public transportation. It becomes difficult for them to receive medical attention when they need it.

For the Millennials, who aspire for less interactive medical care and traditionally opt for high-deductible health plans to reduce the burden on their pockets also have an opportunity to save money.

Telehealth is also convenient for the new generation who plans on moving to a new city or are frequently travelling. It is apt for those Primary Care Providers who require their patients at least a one-time, in-person physical examination for new patients. For those, telemedicine is an effective medium to stay connected with their patients. After the initial physical meeting, they can easily communicate and stay connected with their patients via e-mail and virtually diagnose and prescribe medication for minor medical issues that need immediate attention.

What Does the Future Hold?

 

Despite the challenges and obstacles still in the way, the financial benefits of telemedicine cannot be ignored. Telemedicine enables patients to save money. The healthcare expenses are cut down by not having to pay for transportation to and from a hospital, as medical centres can be miles away for rural communities.

It also allows for millennials to hassle-free access to healthcare providers for preventive care measures and gathers medical information whenever it is needed. Providers are benefitted by rendering effective medical services to a greater extent of patients. Telemedicine enables providers the ability for virtual checks in with patients and online consultation.

SISGAIN is an eminent mobile and app development company providing Telemedicine solutions in Tanzania, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Algeria and West Africa. The company has an in-house team of developers who are expert in developing healthcare applications. Our healthcare apps comply with the HIPAA regulations and customized as per the requirements of the customers. We offer offshore development.