India's Medyog web start-up bridges doctor-patient gap

 12-Mar-15, The New Indian Express

With the HINI scare spreading, Medyog, a healthcare aggregator started by three cousins, has found over 2,000 users looking for vaccinations.

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“We’ve tied up with Religare, and are looking at tie-ups with Manipal, Apollo and Fortis,” says co-founder and CEO Pranat Bhadani. “Those who have registered can book appointments next week.”

It was when the chemical engineering graduate faced problems scheduling diagnostic tests after a surgery that he realised what hassles patients face. This prompted him to start Medyog with Shantanu Jain and Nitin Jain.

Medyog allows users to book, cancel or reschedule doctor appointments and tests. They can also view test reports on a secure server. “We’re particular about confidentiality, and are trying to find a way to get the diagnostic centres to release [data] directly to the clients,” says Bhadani.

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