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Seamless Scheduling: Zocdoc Integrates with Elation Health

July 17, 2023

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right specialist and booking an appointment can often be an arduous task. To simplify this experience, Zocdoc, a well-known healthcare scheduling app, has joined hands with Elation Health, a prominent electronic healthcare record technology company. Their partnership aims to offer a smooth and seamless scheduling process for patients seeking care across a wide range of specialties.

The Partnership Between Zocdoc and Elation Health

Zocdoc is a name synonymous with hassle-free scheduling. With access to over 250 specialties and compatibility with more than 18,000 insurance plans, it is a vital tool for anyone looking to find in-person or virtual care. Elation Health is driven by innovation in primary care and is dedicated to supporting a primary care-led future.

The new collaboration between Zocdoc and Elation Health allows healthcare providers or practices that utilize Elation’s EHR (Electronic Health Record) system to effortlessly integrate their calendars with Zocdoc’s platform. This partnership is designed to automatically display real-time appointment availability to countless patients searching for care via Zocdoc every month.

Enabling Widespread Access to Care Through EHR Integration

The integration of Elation’s EHR with Zocdoc is facilitated by Zocdoc Calendar Integrations, a patented technology that links providers’ existing scheduling software with Zocdoc’s marketplace. When a patient books an appointment through Zocdoc with a provider using Elation’s system, the appointment is automatically added to the provider’s schedule in Elation. This process has revolutionized the way patients can access care.

Kyna Fong, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Elation Health, has expressed excitement and confidence about this partnership. “We are supporting a primary care led future where providers have the choice to maintain their independence, and Zocdoc is an important tool for improving patient access – allowing practices to efficiently reach new patients and maintain schedule density,” Fong said. The collaboration has already generated enthusiasm among existing customers and attracted attention to new practices.

Zocdoc’s Growing List of Partnerships

Elation Health is the latest innovative EHR platform to collaborate with Zocdoc. Zocdoc’s reach has expanded through more than 150 calendar integrations, thanks to its patented technology, which aggregates real-time appointment availability. This capability is unique as it allows patients to find and book all types of care through Zocdoc’s marketplace, irrespective of the EHR or PMS (Practice Management System) utilized by the care organization.

In conclusion, The partnership between Zocdoc and Elation Health represents a significant step forward in making healthcare more accessible and user-friendly. By leveraging technology and innovation, they are working towards a future where finding and booking the right care is a seamless experience. Patients stand to benefit immensely from this integration, as they can now effortlessly access care across numerous specialties, all in one place. The collaboration is a testament to what can be achieved through innovation, commitment, and a shared vision of enhancing patient care.

Sources:
https://hitconsultant.net/2023/06/22/zocdoc-integrates-with-elation-health/
https://www.zocdoc.com/
https://www.zocdoc.com/about/news/zocdoc-announces-completion-of-its-150th-zocdoc-sync-powering-online-booking-and-driving-scheduling-interoperability-across-the-healthcare-industry/