Think Research Corporation (TSX-V:THNK) has announced that its Hubly integration engine has expanded its Ontario eReferral Program, in partnership with Caredove, to increase access to the Ocean eReferral Network in the northeast region of Ontario.
The company said the expanded partnership, as part of the Ontario eServices Program, advances the provincial vision of an open, standard approach to eReferral interoperability by connecting clinical users with more than 100 additional home and community support service listings in the northeast region of Ontario available through the Caredove eReferral platform.
It explained that this enables primary care providers to easily find the best service option based on eligibility, availability, and proximity to their patient, send a referral, and optionally book available intake appointments with the relevant staff member at each community-based organization.
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"Think's mission is to use technology to improve access to healthcare and provide clinicians with the tools they need to improve efficiencies, and this expansion delivers on that,” CEO Sachin Aggarwal said in a statement. “We are proud to partner with companies like Caredove to improve healthcare equity in Ontario and across Canada."
With Think's Hubly integrating Caredove service listings within CognisantMD's Ocean eReferral Network, the company said clinicians can refer patients to relevant, local community organizations directly from their electronic medical records. It said this saves clinicians time and allows them to use patient data more efficiently, instead of manually entering it for each referral.
Clinicians can also easily track referral status within the system, access reporting and analytics throughout the referral lifecycle, and be assured that their patients are aware of the next steps of their healthcare journey, Think added.
"Caredove makes it easy for community based organizations to receive all their referrals, from the public, other community agencies, and primary care clinicians in one inbox,” Caredove CEO Jeff Doleweerd added. “This integration enhances the ease with which primary care clinicians using Ocean can make referrals and send and receive patient information, improving the process for everyone.”
Think Research is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital healthcare software solutions. The company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, and improve patient outcomes.
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