How one startup is tackling the broken referrals process

Docology is tackling inefficiencies in the patient referral process by using AI to automate and summarize medical records. The company recently won MedCity News' INVEST Digital Health startup pitch competition, highlighting its potential to fill a critical gap in clinical workflows.

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Top Story INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How Docology Is Automating a Broken Step in Patient Referrals Docology is tackling inefficiencies in the patient referral process by using AI to automate and summarize medical records. The company recently won MedCity News' INVEST Digital Health startup pitch competition, highlighting its potential to fill a critical gap in clinical workflows. Sponsored Rethinking The Entry Point to Healthcare in America: Collaboration in Communities Presented by DaVita Healthcare in the U.S. today exists in a complex, fragmented and costly system, and the people this system is designed for deserve a holistic approach to best address their individual health needs. Learn More.

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