Virtual Healthcare Solutions in Pakistan

Several healthcare solutions are emerging in Pakistan, and one such solution is the use of eConsult. AristaMD's eConsult platform, which facilitates collaboration between primary care and specialty medicine providers, drives better patient outcomes while reducing costs. In mid-March, physicians of WoW Health Pakistan were trained to request eConsults. Physicians will use the platform to improve patient outcomes. Currently, more than 40% of adult males are affected by diabetes and hypertension, which is a leading cause of premature death and disability.

WoW Health Pakistan Solutions

The World Bank reports that there are 1.1 physicians per 1000 people in Pakistan, while the U.S. population has 2.6. WoW Health Solutions in Pakistan is a response to this problem. The company offers eConsults, electronic physician-to-physician consultations, which will supplement the shortage of specialists in the country. In Pakistan, physicians often offer discounts because they are guaranteed payments rather than submitting claims.

The company has partnered with various institutions and medical practitioners in Pakistan, including CitiLab and Research Center, which is one of the largest independent providers of clinical laboratory diagnostic services in the country. HM Diagnostic Center is an in-patient and outpatient laboratory located in Islamabad, Pakistan. This facility offers state-of-the-art medical equipment, as well as professional and compassionate staff. WoW Health is proud to work with these organizations in providing medical care in the country.

CloudClinik

CloudClinik, an electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management software for doctors and clinics, has launched in Pakistan. Its goal is to revolutionize the healthcare industry in Pakistan by streamlining practice workflows and making medical records paperless. It also enables doctors to e-file medication history and improve patient care. With the launch of CloudClinik, Zong has become the leading mobile operator in the country, offering customers the ability to buy CloudClinik with no upfront costs.

In Pakistan, the health system is already strained by the rising costs and demand for healthcare. The shortage of qualified health workers is another major challenge. Fortunately, technology is coming to the rescue. Patients no longer have to rely on pen and paper or human memory to document their health information. Health information can be shared in real time and across multiple providers. CloudClinik, a cloud-based hospital management software solution, helps make healthcare more accessible and convenient.

AristaMD

The health care system in Pakistan is being stretched to its limits as the population ages and costs rise. The shortage of skilled health workers is one of the most pressing health concerns in the country. In addition, Pakistan has a high rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with over 25 percent of the population aged over 40 suffering from one or both conditions. With this in mind, healthcare organizations are moving away from pen and paper and human memory and toward real-time health information sharing.

To address the shortage of online specialty medical care in Pakistan, AristaMD has teamed up with WoW Health Solutions, an international healthcare company based in the U.S., to develop and implement an electronic consultation system, known as eConsult. The new platform allows physicians in Islamabad, Pakistan, to connect with other medical practitioners and receive consultations from specialists. Moreover, the system saves a physician 340,000 miles each year.