We are a part of a great technological movement sweeping across America, where many healthcare providers are investing in new technologies and expanding the current lines of communication and care management.
Recently, American Telephony Inc. introduced a new software called Text Information Messaging that delivers patient appointment reminders or office generated messages directly to the patient’s mobile phone.
This technology creates direct communication between patients and their healthcare providers. It also allows a direct file import from a diverse list of practice management software modules.
Officials said that the latest update for TIM allows the patients opt-in via their mobile phone. When TIM receives a new text message with the opt-in phrase from the patient the system sends back a message that confirms this decision. They have in turn electronically agreed to join the daily communication with their modern health care provider.
American Telephony announced this new product in response to the current trend in information technology and government investment into National Electronic Medical Records adoption. To utilize a range of patient communication solutions that they provide, the company has just joined forces with All About Woman of Christiana Care in Newark, DE.
This mobile technology reminds patients that they have an appointment and that they should follow-up as directed by their health care provider.
In an era where we all have become co-depended on our hand-held devices and our need for mobile communication, the new product, TIM has come has a sign of relief for Doctors Offices Clinics and patients.
In healthcare related news, to allow customers to create cloud-connected medical devices, Digi International has unveiled the iDigi Telehealth Application Kit.
Deepika Mala is a contributing editor for HealthTechZone. To read more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by
Juliana Kenny
