"We initially looked at [Backline by DrFirst] for its secure texting capabilities, but what we discovered was a mobile communication system that was infinitely customizable and could solve one of our biggest challenges: remote documentation and charge capture.”
"Our goal is to expand the use of Backline to more patients and physicians to make [virtual] post-op follow-ups easier for everyone and to improve surgical outcomes."
“Fewer than one in five senior healthcare managers thought that pagers were time-saving devices – most acknowledging that the time wasted playing phone tag was a compromise for the reliability and access supplied by pagers.”
“If a doctor needs to be notified, pharmacists use Backline, which results in having the right antibiotic administered to the patient sooner.”
"We spend a lot of money on cancer and heart disease, but we have not even recognized that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States."
“Being able to get instant access to patients’ medication history when we need it and then being able to share this and other information with our pharmacist and care team for telehealth and collaboration has been a game-changer for our MICH program. Often, patients can’t communicate the full information about their medications, which is vital information during health visits. We are very proud to offer these services through Backline by DrFirst, which are available at no cost to the county for two years, thanks to a grant by the State of Maryland.”
"Coordination of care with Backline is excellent. The whole team is kept informed and up to date on anything happening with patients."
"Not only does Diagnotes expedite communication, but it does so securely. This allows us to focus on our patients and not waste valuable patient-care time tracking down our colleagues for information and consults.”
"Using Backline, we can now communicate directly, in real time, with providers at any of the health system’s 30 facilities. Providers can easily collaborate during every stage of the patient journey, from intake and treatment through release."
“Integrating [Backline by DrFirst] for our call center communications did more than improve response time and minimize compliance risk. It streamlined clinical workflow and improved collaboration during every stage of patient care.”
"[Our prior process] was inconvenient, time-consuming and costly. The Diagnotes solution was simple, intuitive and, best of all, HIPAA-compliant.”
"According to the Commonwealth Fund, hospital programs that enable patients to receive acute care at home have proven effective in reducing complications while cutting the cost of care by 30 percent or more."
"I love the fact that you can do a 1-on-1 chat with either a patient or a provider."
"Backline facilitated swifter responses and enhanced provider-to-nurse communication."
"Clinical communication is improving in several critical areas as use of [Backline by DrFirst] expands. It’s an intuitive platform – we’ve got things on auto-pilot now.”