Created with Anthony Wong, Ameer Hamoodi, and Connie Drake.
Project Overview
optiMed RX is a web app tailored to address critical challenges within the healthcare industry. With a primary goal of optimizing patient care, optiMed RX streamlines the interaction between pharmacists and patients, providing an innovative solution to enhance medication management and overall healthcare outcomes.
This user-friendly online platform was designed to facilitate seamless communication between patients and pharmacists, offering a range of features to improve medication management and healthcare delivery.
*This project won first place at UWaterloo HackRX.
Problem Statement
- Patients often lack up-to-date medication lists for appointments.
- Pharmacists face workflow constraints, limiting their ability to practice to the full extent.
- Increased healthcare costs, particularly in heart failure cases, without pharmacist intervention.
- Pharmacists may not be comfortable suggesting newer medications, impacting patient care.
Solution
optiMed RX resolves these issues by:
- Simplifying appointment scheduling for patients and pharmacists.
- Enabling pharmacists to bill for MedChecks and pharmaceutical opinions.
- Facilitating the maintenance of up-to-date medication lists for patients.
- Increasing pharmacist involvement in the treatment process.
- Recommending evidence-based medications to patients.
Impact
- Optimized Medication: Patients' medications are tailored to their conditions and symptoms, enhancing overall health outcomes.
- Efficient Documentation: Output for fax includes Pharmaceutical Opinions and Medication Lists, streamlining communication between healthcare providers.
- Strengthened Relationships: Pharmacists build stronger relationships and trust with patients through increased involvement in their healthcare journey.
- Financial Benefits: Pharmacists can bill for Pharmaceutical Opinions, leading to a more sustainable and profitable practice.