The KnowDi app launched in Bengaluru and it helps citizens book their medical appointments in a more seamless manner. It brings healthcare services to patients' fingertips, allowing them to manage their medical history with doctors, order medicine with pharmacists, and book appointments for tests if need be.
Co-founder of the app, Pramod Arehalli states that "We have tied up with local pharmacists in each area who will deliver medicines from 10am to 8pm within a 2km radius." Currently, the online platform is correlated with 22 hospitals, over 750 doctors in the city, and over 50 pharmacies in the area as well. There are plans to shift the service into large cities of South India within the next six to nine months.
Healthcare-Connecting Online Apps
KnowDi Helps Patients Book Appointments and Manage their History
Trend Themes
1. Online Appointment Booking - The trend of online appointment booking disrupts the traditional healthcare system by providing a seamless and convenient way for patients to schedule medical appointments.
2. Digital Medical History Management - The trend of digital medical history management disrupts the paper-based healthcare record system by allowing patients to easily access and manage their health records on mobile apps.
3. E-pharmacy Services - The trend of e-pharmacy services disrupts traditional pharmacy models by enabling patients to order medicine online and have it delivered to their doorstep.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage online appointment booking platforms to improve patient satisfaction and streamline appointment management processes.
2. Technology - The technology industry can develop innovative solutions for digital medical history management, enhancing patient access and control over their health information.
3. Pharmaceutical - The pharmaceutical industry can capitalize on the growth of e-pharmacy services to reach a wider customer base and improve medication accessibility for patients.