How Biz4Solutions is contributing in the fight against COVID-19 by developing healthcare mobile apps?

How Biz4Solutions is contributing in the fight against COVID-19 by developing healthcare mobile apps?
Healthcare mobile app development
“The pandemic hit the world like a bolt from the blue!”
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world last year, everything underwent a drastic transformation. Millions of people lost their lives, businesses across several sectors came to a standstill and economies disrupted like never before! During such moments of crises, individuals, as well as organizations, have devised ways for contributing their bit against the pandemic. Myriad technological innovations were being carried out to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Biz4Solutions, a prominent software firm that excels in Healthcare mobile app development, has crafted several new-age mobile apps for supporting healthcare facilities in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team of skilled professionals is engaged in developing medical apps catering to social awareness, providing information, counseling, etc. We are constantly striving to find new ways for dealing with this crisis using futuristic technology.

How do our Healthcare Mobility Solutions prove beneficial during the COVID-19 crises?

Healthcare mobility solutions

Counselling Apps

Many countries are still following the lockdown guidelines and are encouraging social distancing. Such a situation is likely to cause anxiety and take a toll on an individual’s mental health. Hence, the importance of counseling can’t be underestimated for managing stress. Counseling apps have already helped many people around the globe.

Counselling Apps

Biz4Solutions has built an On-Demand healthcare apps that allows one to book appointments or online sessions with healthcare providers. For example, the Phlex65 app built by us is a practical solution for elderly people for hiring licensed care providers from nearby areas. These care providers assist old people in daily activities like consuming medicines, healthy cooking, bathing, etc. This app empowers care providers as well. We can develop a similar counseling app for clients.

Social Awareness Apps

The pandemic scenario has pushed people into spending most of their time on smartphones and it has been observed that a considerable amount of this time is devoted to gathering information using social media. Social media awareness apps can keep individuals informed about the latest news concerning the current situation. Moreover, if someone needs stuff like groceries, masks, or generic medicines, social awareness apps can be used for obtaining the contact details of nearby stores
Biz4Solutions has crafted many social apps, one of them being Link. It’s a social networking and awareness app. This app enables individuals with similar health interests to connect online, chat with each other as well as create groups. They can share information such as the best doctors nearby, the cheapest medications, health management tips, etc. on this social platform. They can also share images, audio/videos. This app uses the features of geo-location tracking and ‘push notifications’ for providing a rich UX.

Patient-Doctor Communication Apps

A patient-doctor communication app is a blessing for most patients. Such apps allow people with less mobility needing any guidance or medical advice, to instantly contact a doctor via online communication channels without having to pay a visit to the medical facility. Furthermore, patients with COVID-like symptoms requiring online help from doctors can get real-time access to practitioners through these apps. We have created such apps wherein the patient can book the appointment via video conferencing with the healthcare providers, make payments digitally, and then go ahead with the video-calling session. During video conferencing sessions, patients can speak directly to the practitioner and explain the symptoms. Thereafter, the doctor diagnoses the condition and prescribes medication.

Informative Apps

Fake information regarding healthcare being circulated on social media and other communication platforms has become commonplace. Hence the need for genuine apps that provide authentic information from trusted/authorized sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), etc. to resolve the confusion amongst people.
The proficient healthcare app developers at Biz4Solutions have crafted highly secure HIPAA compliant apps for leading hospitals facilities and other medical organizations around the globe. We make sure that all healthcare data is safe and its privacy protocol is maintained. We acquire information from trusted and authentic sources only.

Medical Emergency Response Apps

Biz4Solutions has architected an incredible app that instantly connects patients to their doctors or medical professionals in case of an emergency. During life-threatening conditions, the patients can use this app to get much-needed assistance immediately to save their lives. Such apps provide handy information and reliable emergency alerts to people trapped in critical situations.

Total Management Apps for Practitioners

Several medium and large-sized hospital facilities are witnessing a tough time now. Patients are visiting hospitals in huge numbers and as such, the hospitals are struggling to manage this situation. However, applications like Total Management App and the Practice Management System (PMS) offered at Biz4Solutions, have eased out things!
These apps and systems help medical organizations in many ways. They not only integrate the medical data of the patients but also store it in centralized systems. This data is saved in digital format and can be accessed by the doctors immediately for providing better treatment to patients. The doctors working in different branches of a chain of hospitals can access it as well. This data assists in improved-decision making.
Additionally, it is used for self-automating the appointment-scheduling process. The patients can book appointment slots as per their availability of doctors. A PMS is a comprehensive solution that simplifies many complex hospital functions.

Final Words

Technology has been the greatest weapon in this war against COVID-19. Healthcare software solutions are working wonders to combat this pandemic. As a leading healthcare app development company based in Texas, Biz4Solutions is also trying its best to tackle the new, daunting challenges of modern times with technological innovations.
We leverage the power of technologies like RPA (Robotic Process Automation), IoT, Cloud Solutions, for our healthcare projects. We have extensive experience in providing novel app solutions for the healthcare sector.
If you have an idea for a healthcare app, partner with Biz4solutions, a reliable technology partner!

Handy Tips on Hiring and Building a Successful Remote Software Development Team!

Handy Tips on Hiring and Building a Successful Remote Software Development Team!
remote software development teams
The trend of hiring remote software development teams for executing IT projects has fuelled up in recent years. Take a look at the interesting data on remote software development as of 2021, gathered by the online portal Review42!
  • 55% of the businesses around the world prefer hiring remote employees up to a certain capacity.
  • 18% of the working professionals are engaged in telecommuting on a full-time basis and 77% of these telecommuters have reported being more productive.
  • Firms can save as much as $ 11,000 per year, for each remote employee working on a part-time basis.
Remote work undoubtedly ushers in myriad benefits for employers and employees unanimously. The key gain is of course enhanced productivity for employees and cost-reduction for employers.
However, managing a remote dedicated software development team, particularly in offshore locations, is quite challenging and requires a different management approach altogether. Therefore, I have penned down crucial strategies that will help you to lessen the gap between your in-house and remote teams, and also ensure that your remote workforce stays efficient, productive, satisfied, and accountable for their deliveries.
Check out some important insights on remote hiring and the effective management of remote software development teams!

Remote Teams: An Overview

The term remote teams generally refer to a group of professionals with diverse competencies, belonging to various time zones; working in unison towards a specified objective. Nevertheless, many software development teams/agencies have their employees working remotely from a single country or even city. These employees usually work from their respective dens and are categorized as remote teams as well.

The Key Components of a Remote Software Development team

  • A Business Analyst for accumulating the requirements of the project, comprehending the project’s scope, and understanding the needs of clients as well as their pain areas.
  • Software engineers, front-end and back-end developers, or a full stack developer depending on your project needs
  • A team lead, who understands the technical requirements well, is a part of the development team and looks after the technical delivery of the project.
  • UI/UX designer for ensuring that your product possesses a rich interface and delivers a sound user experience
  • A QA engineer for analyzing test results and identifying errors during the initial developmental stages
  • A project manager for handling documentation and budgeting, leading teams and making them accountable for what they deliver, anticipating as well as managing risks, ensuring timely project delivery, signing SOWs, and communicating with clients.
  • A scrum master who will implement agile principles and make sure they are adhered to by the team members as well as by the client-side in order to avoid sprint interruptions by introducing unexpected add-ons.

Tips on Hiring Remote Programmers

Hiring the right set of software programmers/agency is no cakewalk and involves a series of validations and checklists. Check them out!
For validating the proficiency and engineering skills of software development firms/dedicated teams; you can go through their company profiles published on B2B research platforms such as Clutch, GoodFirms, Wadline, Upwork, Freelancer, VenturePact, Toptal, RemoteOK, etc. These platforms analyze and enlist leading software firms, mentioning their level of excellence; and as such, ease out the process of hiring an IT agency.
Check out the following aspects while hiring developers or an app development company from a remote location.
  • Industry-specific content published by the firms through reading their blogs, research papers, surveys, podcasts, etc.
  • Core competencies and technology stacks
  • The firm’s achievement – Projects delivered successfully and other accolades
  • The various work models offered
  • Events and recognitions like hackathons

Factors to Consider while picking your Remote Software Development Team

Skillset and Expertise
Ensure that the software developers you hire possess the following virtues.
  • Talented engineers who not only write good quality codes but also are capable of communicating effectively.
  • They should handle the team by sharing their controversial opinions, are capable of accomplishing goals along with a team, and acknowledge individual inputs by peers at the same time.
Pro-activness
Software professionals should be keen to work on interesting and challenging projects. They should be proactive enough to ask questions, provide suggestions concerning tasks like organizing sprints, and imbibe thought processing within the members of other teams as well.
Ability to acquire new Skills
The members of your remote team should be able to walk that extra mile and be eager to expand their skillset. Professionals who are naturally self-learners and are willing to push limits for acquiring new skills without even being asked to do so; are preferable.
Sense of Responsibility
A sense of responsibility is an important trait to look for in the software workforce you hire. Employers may ask questions regarding their way of preparing reports, planning their day, prioritizing tasks, dealing with unplanned fixes, and executing alignment meetings and rollbacks; to figure out this trait.

Key Steps to Building a Productive Software Development Team

remote software development team in India
Selection of the Apt Engagement Model for the Project
Selecting the right set of remote programmers or a development team is crucial. Coming to the first step of hiring a workforce for your project, consider the below-mentioned questions.
  • Does their technical skillset befit your project requirements?
  • Is the developers’ location suitable for you?
  • Are the developer charges within your budget?
Once, you are satisfied that the aforesaid criteria suit your needs, check on the following aspects.
  • The past projects they had worked on, the skills they had obtained, and the quality of work accomplished by them.
  • Check for references like clients’ testimonials, reviews, etc.
Effective Onboarding
Once, you have finalized your dedicated developers’ team, it’s time for onboarding. The steps given below will ensure a smooth onboarding process.
  • Introducing the team to your project management toolkit through training sessions and providing the required login credentials.
  • Providing clear instructions about your data security protocols and the communication strategy you’ve selected.
  • Discussing the preferred payment model for the team
  • Setting the priorities and tasks for individual programmers
  • Ensuring that all team members are on the same page regarding the fulfilling of project objectives.
Skill-enhancement via Training sessions
Improving the skill set of your remote team via training sessions enables you to create a trustworthy team that will stay with your enterprise for a longer period. Moreover, this strategy helps you to deliver successful projects, grow exponentially, and hence, elevates the productivity of your business to the next level.
Monitoring the Team’s Performance
Since your team is working remotely, you need to effectively monitor their performances through continual tracking of the team’s performance and the project’s progress. This can be accomplished by keeping in touch, through conducting meetings, audio/video calls, etc.
Proper Communication and Collaboration
Proper communication and collaboration is the stepping stone towards success. For this reason, you need to establish a robust and open communication channel with the remote professionals, and more so, if they are working from various time zones. Consider them to be a part of your team and make them feel that they belong to your organization. This way of team building ensures more contribution from your remote programmers. Besides, your firm’s processes should allow them to focus on their core competencies and deliver top-quality product/software. Furthermore, following a bi-directional communication methodology is recommended, to promote knowledge sharing, so that you can benefit from their valuable inputs and suggestions.
Set Clear Expectations
Whether your remote team of software developers is working remotely or virtually, convey your expectations at the very beginning. Be transparent about the working hours, communication processes, required employee availability, responsiveness expected, scheduled meetings, and the need to adhere to strict timelines.
Selecting the Right Remote Management Tools
Invest in the correct Remote Project Management Software, for achieving success. Remote management tools and software come with the following advantages.
  • Tracking the project evolution and workforce productivity
  • Maintaining and managing timesheets/tasks
  • Holding team discussions and interacting effectively across various time zones
Some of the suggested remote management tools are ZOOM, TRELLO, ASANA, G-Suite, SLACK, and ZOHO.

Final Verdict:

Now, that you are well versed in all aspects of remote hiring and management, analyze your objectives and finalize the outsourcing location of your upcoming software development project. It has been observed that most business enterprises prefer a remote software development team in India for fulfilling their project needs.