Elation Health and Zocdoc have partnered to simplify online appointment scheduling for healthcare providers. The collaboration allows Elation’s electronic health records users to integrate with Zocdoc, automatically syncing real-time appointment availability. The tool is EHR-agnostic and has integrated with over 150 calendars. The partnership aims to help providers reach new patients and reduce administrative burdens. Zocdoc offers a wide range of specialties for patients to find and book appointments, and Zaya Care, a pregnancy and postpartum care specialist, has already joined the platform.
Elation Health and Zocdoc have joined forces to simplify the process of scheduling appointments online. The collaboration aims to assist physician practices and other healthcare providers who utilize Elation’s electronic health records in reaching a broader patient base through the Zocdoc marketplace, while also reducing administrative burdens.
Under this new partnership, healthcare providers can integrate their existing scheduling software with Zocdoc. This integration allows appointments booked online through Zocdoc to automatically sync with providers’ schedules in their Elation EHRs. The tool offered by Elation Health is compatible with various EHR systems and has successfully integrated with over 150 calendars, aggregating real-time appointment availability on Zocdoc.com and the free app.
Dr. Kyna Fong, Co-founder and CEO of Elation Health, expressed support for a future where primary care providers have the freedom to maintain their independence. According to Dr. Fong, Zocdoc plays a vital role in improving patient access by enabling practices to efficiently connect with new patients and ensure optimal scheduling.
Zocdoc offers patients the convenience of finding and booking appointments across more than 250 specialties. Additionally, patients can verify and share their health insurance information with the doctors when booking appointments either through Zocdoc’s website or the app. In a recent announcement, Zaya Care, a specialist in pregnancy and postpartum care, became the first lactation consultant to join Zocdoc, expanding its reach to patients nationwide.
Leoni Runge, Founder, and CEO of Zaya Care, emphasized the partnership’s significance in advancing their mission to provide accessible care to pregnant and postpartum patients, ultimately leading to positive health outcomes.
Dr. Oliver Kharraz, Founder and CEO of Zocdoc, described the collaboration with Elation as a seamless and fully integrated scheduling experience for their shared customers and the patients they serve. Dr. Kharraz expressed enthusiasm in assisting the tens of thousands of clinicians who rely on Elation in reaching new patients more efficiently and managing their patient flow effectively, particularly during a time when primary care providers face increased demands.
Overall, the partnership between Elation Health and Zocdoc aims to enhance the scheduling process for healthcare providers and improve patient access to a diverse range of medical specialties.
