trakMD’s Healthbook: The First Personalized Healthcare-focused Social Medium

When trakMD was launched, it was never about an online appointment booking platform that patients can find and book doctors with, albeit a much needed tool for better accessibility to healthcare professionals. The two seasoned experts in the healthcare industry had, in fact, set their sights on building a comprehensive platform that serves as the go-to solution for everything healthcare, be it for patients or healthcare providers. 

The Evolution

The journey began with connecting patients and healthcare providers of all specialties through an online booking platform. Patients download trakMD’s free android or ios mobile application, search for a provider by specialty, location, and availability, and book their appointments instantly with the click of a button. On the other hand, trakMD presented healthcare providers with an appointment management solution that captures live schedule availabilities and places it at the palms of the patients’ hands, all while automating appointment reminders which has helped reduce no-shows significantly. The next step was implementing a personal health record for patients, of which they assume full ownership and decide whether to share it with a provider or not upon booking an appointment. As for healthcare providers, patient engagement features were gradually added, namely the preventive health reminders and the patient education module. Patient engagement has proved to be a key element in increasing patient retention and callbacks, in addition to empowering patients by placing them at the center of their healthcare experiences.

The Age of Misinformation

UAE authoritiese are teaming up with the Ministry of Interior, the UAE’s media authorities, and different departments in an effort to limit incidents caused by unauthorized health advice on the internet. The problem with medical misinformation, whether in the form of health tips or online diagnosis and treatment plans, is that it easily accessible by the public population and efforts to “regulate” on a national scale will prove futile in the face of thousands of international online websites and social media pages. The problem also extends to what may be recognized as “trustworthy”, where an article or a symptom checker can leave much space for individuals to make wrong assumptions, and possibly act upon it.

Healthbook

As healthcare providers utilize trakMD to fully manage their practices, and patients have the tools for an accessible and satisfactory healthcare experience, trakMD’s Healthbook follows naturally as the conclusive bridge to create a collaborative patient/doctor relationship that eliminates the risks of misinformation along the way.

The majority of healthcare providers and medical enterprises have established an online presence across the different social media platforms, and have heavily invested in reaching out and increasing patient volume. The nature of the social media platforms places what may be meant to deliver a serious message on a timeline populated with inconsequential posts (selfies, rumors, personal thoughts..etc). The Healthbook allows them to connect and reach out to users in a healthcare-only social medium that maximizes the efficiency of their submissions. Patients, on the other hand, are insulated from misinformation and connected with peers interested in the same health topics.

Healthcare providers share their posts via articles, infographics, or videos seamlessly from their trakMD dashboard, and entries are automatically tagged with their specialties and keywords that fall under specific health topics. Patients enjoy a personalized timeline populated with entries from healthcare providers they follow and other providers sharing posts about health topics they are subscribed to. Patients are also able to interact with providers by “Thanking” through a dedicated button under each entry, replying with inquiries which will be transferred to a dedicated Q&A section and automatically tagged for providers interested in providing feedback, and sharing posts across other social media platforms.

The Healthbook is the epitome of the participatory healthcare experience trakMD aims to promote, where patients are empowered to take a more active role in their healthcare journey.

Blood pressure of 130 is now considered “High”

According to the American Heart Association, a reading of 130 for blood pressure is now deemed high compared to earlier consensus on 140. This change in standards means that around 46% of adults are now identified as individuals having a high blood pressure, while any reading between 120 and 129 is now considered an “elevated” blood pressure.

This change has been outlined to help in earlier intervention and encourage taking measures to control blood pressure at sooner stages. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be the main factor in developing two leading causes of death in the world, namely: heart disease and strokes.

If you are in doubt, try to seek health consultation early enough. Finding the right doctor at a time of your choosing can be difficult sometimes.

In Lebanon, finding and booking a doctor has become much easier with trakMD App. trakMD App allows patients to find & book doctors with the click of a button 24/7; read every doctor’s profile and patients’ reviews, receive appointment reminders; manage their health record and that of their family, and directly connect with their doctors online with the option of sharing photos, lab & imaging results, and more.

Detect Cancer…Early Enough!

Each one of us should be well informed about the signs & symptoms of Cancer, as earlier detection could lead to earlier treatment and better chances of recovery. According to Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the following are general signs and symptoms of cancer:

  • Shortness of breath, if it becomes often.
  • Unexplained vaginal bleeding
  • Very heavy night sweats
  • Hoarseness or croaky voice
  • Persistent heartburn
  • Mouth or tongue ulcer that won’t heal
  • Persistent bloating
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • A change in bowel habit, such as constipation, looser stool, or defecating more often.
  • Sore that won’t heal
  • Appetite loss
  • Unusual breast changes
  • Blood in your stool
  • Blood in your urine
  • Problems with urinating
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • New mole or changes to a mole
  • Coughing up blood
  • Persistent cough
  • Unexplained pain or ache
  • Unusual lump or swelling anywhere.

It can sometimes be difficult to find & book an appointment with the right doctor at the right time. However, if you notice something abnormal with you or a persistent change to your body, immediately inform your doctors and don’t wait.

In Lebanon, finding and booking a doctor has become much easier with trakMD App. trakMD App allows patients to find & book doctors with a click of button 24/7; read every doctor’s profile and patients’ reviews, receive appointment reminders; manage their own and their family’s health record, and directly connect with their doctors online with the option of sharing photos, lab & imaging results, and more.

Download the App for Free at:

 

App Store: https://goo.gl/SAoP9b

Google Play: https://goo.gl/e5ppxZ

Or you may visit: www.trakmd.com

 

 

 

TrakMD: The Rise of Digitized Healthcare in Lebanon

Grow, differentiate, and show case your practice

Using innovation and technology to address real problems and frustrations, TrakMD provides a better healthcare experience for you, your practice and your patients.

Hesitant about online booking?

Healthcare online booking solutions are on a rise and it is estimated that more than 600 million appointments have been booked using online appointment systems around the world in 2015. The world has been steadily shifting towards digital solutions in every aspect of our professional lives.

Why doctors join TrakMD?

Attract new patients, and retain existing ones

Wow patients with a premium service, and improve patient access and engagement

Grow online presence and strengthen reputation

TrakMD Key Features

TrakMD can fully digitize your practice by offering you a very user friendly practice management system. With no software to download or hardware to manage, your secure cloud-based practice management system, can be accessed whenever and wherever you want. Using your mobile or Tab, you can easily manage your clinic on the go.

The followings are some of key features of TrakMD for doctors:

  • Custom Profile: You can help patients find you easily. Set up your free profile Now! You can promote and customize your online profile with your education, qualification, services, photos, and your clinic availabilities and locations. Your happy patients can add reviews and rating to your TrakMD profile and recommend you to their friends using popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc. We help protect your online reputation by verifying all patient reviews placed on your TrakMD
  • Online Booking: Be available 24/7, and let your patients see your availability and book an appointment far easier than before. TrakMD allows you to easily manage your calendar real-time. You control your calendar by opening or closing availability slot, add new appointment, reschedule or cancel appointment, update appointment status, and synch TrakMD Calendar with your native calendar.
  • Patient SMS and Email Notifications/Reminders: Build patient loyalty and let your patients receive automated and effortless SMS and email reminders of appointment bookings and important health checkups. You may also send your patients personalized event messages including birthday or holiday greetings.
  • Patient Database Management: Go paperless, and have your patients record fully digitized.
  • Online Doctor Referral: Establish a doctor referral network and further grow you practice. TrakMD helps you find the right specialist for your patients’ health concerns and write an online referral. Other doctors on TrakMD can find you and send you an online referral note.
  • Patient Portal: Be a more informed decision maker. Upon patient’s permission, you can have access to their Personal Health Record (PHR). You can validate patient health information such as health history, risk factors, Immunization or baby vaccinations, allergy, Vital Signs, health measurements, present illnesses, ongoing medications, and laboratory or imaging reports.
  • Patient Care Plan: Improve patient engagement and compliance to your indicated treatments. You can share with your patients an individualized care plan with medication prescriptions. Your patients can access your indicated care plan anytime on their free TrakMD account on either website or mobile app.
  • Message: Communicate with your patient anytime, anywhere. TrakMD Message allows you to send/receive messages to/from your patients.
  • Invoice & Billing: Make sure you are reimbursed for the work you do with flexible TrakMD invoice and billing solution.
  • Reports & Analytics: Stay on top of your key performance and productivity by having access to a library of TrakMD customizable reports and analytics.

Stringent Security: TrakMD is 100 % HIPPA-compliant. TrakMD applies international data security standards to ensure your clinic and patient data are protected with highest and most stringent security, and that only you can access to your data. Additionally, TrakMD server is hosted with HIPAA compliant VPN inside Cloud with multiple data backups.

24/7, Extraordinary Support: we care about you and want to make sure you are a happy client. TrakMD is a very user friendly system with which you may experience the shortest learning curve. Your account can be set up in few minutes and you can start working on it and receive patient appointments immediately. Our support specialist team can be either at your clinic or using online video conferencing to make sure you and your staff are well trained up. 24/7 support services are also available at your disposal.

Packages

Online Profile, Free!

  • Visibility to your existing and new patients
  • Impressive online Profile
  • Profile photo
  • Professional Show Case
  • Verified Patient Reviews and Rating
  • Clinic address with map assisted Location
  • Appointment availability display
  • Let your patients like and share your profile on social media

Online Booking, in addition to the Online Profile package, you have the following features:

  • Let your existing and new patients find you and book your online appointment
  • Free Apple and Android Mobile App
  • Full Patient Appointment System with customized and on the go scheduler
  • Patient SMS and Email Notifications/Reminders
  • Patient Database Management
  • Online Doctor Referral
  • Patient Portal
  • Patient Care Plan
  • Message
  • Appointment Related Reports and Analytics
  • 24/7 Extraordinary Support

Practice Management System, in addition to the Online Booking package, you have the following features:

  • Report and Analytics
  • Invoice and Billing

Additionally, there are customized Packages that cater to the needs of clinics and hospitals of all scales.