From Coffee Shop Conversations to Cutting-Edge Care: Exploring Virtual Hallway’s Impact on Healthcare

All Hands on Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Greg, explore how Virtual Hallway is tackling one of Canada’s biggest healthcare challenges: wait times to see specialists.

With patients in some provinces waiting up to five years for specialist care, the system has left many without the timely help they need. Enter Virtual Hallway, a groundbreaking app that enables primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists to connect with specialists instantly.

Co-founder Daniel Rasic shares how the idea for Virtual Hallway began with a chance coffee shop conversation with a family doctor. In just five minutes, they developed a care plan that eliminated the need for a lengthy waitlist. This "aha moment" sparked the creation of a platform designed to replicate that efficiency on a larger scale.

Through Virtual Hallway, healthcare providers can consult specialists in real-time, bridging the gap between rural and urban areas and improving access to expertise. Studies show that 84% of these consultations prevent the need for formal referrals, allowing patients to receive immediate care while reducing stress on the healthcare system.

Rasic also discusses the challenges of scaling a healthcare tech solution, the importance of focusing on user experience, and their vision to become the ultimate hallway consult tool, expanding across Canada and beyond.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about solving systemic challenges, this episode sheds light on how innovation can reshape the future of medicine.

Learn more about Virtual Hallway: https://virtualhallway.ca/
Visit Digital Nova Scotia: https://digitalnovascotia.com/
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