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Vitamin D is a supplement that doctors commonly recommend for their patients because it is known to contribute to stronger bones, stronger muscles, and a stronger immune system. Patients who complain of weakness, fatigue, or recurring colds will most likely leave the doctor’s office with a recommendation for a vitamin D supplement.

Unfortunately, complying with the doctor’s recommendation causes a problem for most patients — there are dozens of companies that manufacture vitamin supplements. Some claim to be pharmacist recommended, some claim to be high potency, and others claim to be maximum strength. Sifting through all of the variations to find the best option can leave patients frustrated and confused. 

“Whether you are looking for a medical product online or in a store, you are confronted by dozens of options,” says Adam Miscik, Founder and CEO of MedBot. “Figuring out which one to buy is a challenge that can be overwhelming, even when you have a recommendation from your doctor. The ideal experience for any patient is to have the exact direction and convenience they want at the exact time they need it. MedBot makes that possible.”    

MedBot is a revolutionary medical tool that removes frustration from shopping for medical products. By leveraging a powerful artificial intelligence engine, MedBot automatically recommends the right product based on the conditions diagnosed during a patient’s visit to their doctor. MedBot provides patients with a text or email message that contains links to products curated by the doctor. With the touch of a button, patients can quickly and easily purchase the products they need from their doctor’s online retail shop.

“Even with something as simple as a vitamin supplement, the number of variables a patient will encounter is dizzying,” explains Adam. “Patients need to know what companies they can trust. ‘Does it need to be organic?’ and ‘How many IUs is enough?’ are some common questions they may have. Patients can quickly become overwhelmed by the process to the point where they walk away in frustration. Using MedBot is like shopping with the doctor at your side.”

MedBot boosts patient compliance

Nonadherence is the term used in the medical community to describe the failure of patients to follow the treatment their doctors prescribe, and reports show that nonadherence is  a problem. Nonadherence is also dangerous, potentially resulting in the unnecessary advancement of treatable conditions.

Medical professionals have found a number of reasons why patients fail to comply with doctors’ recommendations. Among them is confusion about the products that have been recommended and concern over the price they must pay. Another problem that leads to nonadherence is a lack of access to products, which is often caused by a lack of available transportation.

“MedBot addresses all of the major concerns that lead to nonadherence,” says Adam. “It gives them easy access to medical supplies from a trusted source, removes all confusion by recommending specific products, and delivers reliable quality at a reasonable price. With MedBot, patients no longer need to be frustrated with the process of getting the products they need to achieve better health.”

MedBot revolutionizes medical retail

For patients, there is no better option than being able to get medical products directly from their doctor. Unfortunately, that is typically not the best option for doctors.

“Committing time to select and procure the necessary products for their patients is a big challenge for doctors,” Adam explains. “It is not uncommon for doctors to work more than 100 hours per week. Setting aside time for identifying the best product at the best price and ensuring that it is on hand when patients need it is a task few doctors have time for.”

With MedBot, however, that problem is solved. It provides doctors with an efficient process for selecting products that have been integrated with MedBot. Once products are selected, MedBot automatically stocks them in the doctor’s online shop and ensures they are available for patients when needed. For the doctor’s in-office staff, MedBot does away with the calls they receive from patients who have forgotten what the doctor recommended or who are confused by what they are finding available.

MedBot also makes providing retail products financially viable for doctors. Without a tool like MedBot, sourcing medical products for patients can be cost-prohibitive. With MedBot, retail becomes easily manageable, adding a new revenue stream.

Finally, MedBot does away with the awkwardness that doctors and patients can feel when sales enter the patient-doctor relationship. By integrating with the doctor’s practice, MedBot is triggered by the doctor’s diagnosis to automatically make recommendations in a secure and confidential way. It is a frictionless process for both the doctor and the patient.

“MedBot empowers doctors to provide a magical patient experience,” says Adam. “It removes the frustration that patients experience as they attempt to sort through dozens of options online or wander through a store hoping they can find what the doctor recommended. Now, the best options are just a click away. MedBot removes the guesswork and the worry. It is bringing a revolution to the world of medical retail.”