Virtual healthcare platforms are adopting urgent care services and specialties
Trend - Virtual health services and care have become commonplace, but many are limited in their capabilities. Now, some businesses in healthcare are offering urgent care through their virtual platforms--with services like at-home medical dispatching and fast turnarounds for necessary prescriptions.
Insight - Virtual medicine has made healthcare more accessible as it saves patients time and transportation costs. It also offers opportunities for businesses and institutions in the healthcare industry--especially in expanding their reach. As hybrid (virtual and in-person) healthcare becomes the norm--particularly as online urgent care becomes more effective and expansive--these platforms have the potential to reduce the issue of overloaded hospitals with long wait times for patients.
Insight - Virtual medicine has made healthcare more accessible as it saves patients time and transportation costs. It also offers opportunities for businesses and institutions in the healthcare industry--especially in expanding their reach. As hybrid (virtual and in-person) healthcare becomes the norm--particularly as online urgent care becomes more effective and expansive--these platforms have the potential to reduce the issue of overloaded hospitals with long wait times for patients.
Workshop Question - How could your brand expand its virtual services to reach more demographics?
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Urgent Care - Virtual healthcare platforms are adopting urgent care services and specialties.
2. AI-powered Virtual Assistants - Walmart Health Virtual Care will use Gyant's virtual assistant for automated patient intake and more.
3. On-demand Telemedicine Apps - 'Planned Parenthood Direct' offers on-demand birth control and medicinal services.
Industry Implications
1. Telehealth Industry - The expansion of virtual urgent care services presents opportunities for telehealth platforms to enhance their offerings and reach more patients.
2. Artificial Intelligence Industry - Integrating AI-powered virtual assistants into healthcare platforms can improve patient intake processes and enhance the overall patient experience.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry - On-demand telemedicine apps like 'Planned Parenthood Direct' create opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to partner with digital healthcare providers and offer convenient access to birth control and other medicines.
