HealthLynked (OTCQB:HLYK) Corp has announced the launch of its new patient check-in system QwikCheck V2.0, which allows healthcare practices to institute remote patient check-in without the need for any additional hardware.
The Naples, Florida-based provider of healthcare technologies said the new check-in system uses dynamic linking, which allows a single QR code tied to a practice that works seamlessly with both Android and iOS platforms.
“Patients can now check-in for their doctor's appointment using their mobile devices regardless of their smart phone's operating system, age, or model,” said the company.
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If the patient is not a current HealthLynked (OTCQB:HLYK) user, they are directed to download the HealthLynked App and then continue the check-in process.
Patients check-in by selecting their healthcare provider, submitting their phone number, and updating their healthcare information, which is shared with their doctor. It’s all done through their mobile device right in the HealthLynked app.
“Once a patient has completed their initial setup, on return visits they are recognized, and the check-in process is even faster and more streamlined,” noted the company.
Most importantly, QwikCheck V2.0 allows patients to maintain a safe social distance from the office staff and other patients. HealthLynked said medical practices can monitor patient check-ins through their QwikCheck dashboard and send patients SMS message when their doctor is ready to see them.
“QwikCheck V2.0 also provides all the back-end analytics for practices to manage their patient flow and optimize their provider's schedules,” said the company. QwikCheck V1.0 is available for practices wishing to provide a secure Wi-Fi connection to patients while they are waiting by utilizing HealthLynked’s Patient Access Hub, it added.
HealthLynked said QwikCheck V2.0 has been tested in selected medical practices and the “feedback has been tremendous.” The adoption rate is 99.9% and patients love the ease of checking in and not waiting in line at their provider's office. Patients can also watch healthcare videos and read healthcare blogs. Patient can choose to wait outside the waiting room and still be notified through their smartphone when the doctor is ready to see them.
According to the company, patients have delayed medical treatments due to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) with over 42.9 million cases in the US and 688,000 deaths. QwikCheck now provides a safer way for patients to receive medical care and reduce the risk of exposure for both patients and healthcare providers.
In a statement, HealthLynked founder CEO Michael Dent said: "The new version of QwikCheck provides a needed service to the Healthcare community and reduces the exposure risk of COVID-19 in medical waiting rooms.”
“We are excited to offer this tool to the medical community to better managing patient check-in and save lives by allowing patients to maintain social distancing during medical visits," he added.
HealthLynked is a global healthcare network focused on patient care management. It connects patients, doctors and data through its global healthcare network using technology to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. The group and its subsidiaries have a finger in several pies including patient care management, medical supplies, remote patient monitoring, accountable-care organizations, and wearable devices.
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