Patient engagement, virtual health and artificial intelligence are some of the latest trends in case management systems.
FREMONT, CA: There is a dip in demand for telehealth services as the worst of the pandemic winds down and society opens up. When given the choice, both patients and professionals prefer in-person appointments.
During the pandemic, investments in telehealth led to innovations in case management systems. Healthcare is now more accessible than ever before.
The truth is that telehealth's growth dip means nothing in terms of its climbing power. Practice management software eliminated the stress many feared. Patient records, workflow tasks, and scheduling were all streamlined and secured. The practice management industry continues to grow and expand as virtual health continues to rise.
Latest trends in case management systems:
Ordering and inventorying of equipment: In healthcare, care management continues to evolve, integrating into every aspect. Managing and automating medical supply ordering is a natural consequence of that evolution.
The practice management software catalogs and orders supplies. The system automatically places an order with the vendor when an item falls below a certain quantity.
Trends in usage versus waste are reported to administrators. It helps identify changes to be made on future orders and saves money, ensuring proper distribution of equipment.
It is also becoming easier for patients to order equipment. It is now possible for doctors to order and have equipment shipped directly to patients' homes. Prescription refills and equipment replacements can be ordered online by patients.