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TMS, an emerging company in the Rio Grande Valley has recently developed a new app that will revolutionize the healthcare industry. The Medhood, which stands for The Medical Neighborhood, is a free app for Iphone, Ipad, and Android, as well as a webpage that serves the medical industry of the RGV enabling users to search for their desired medical services. The Medhood combines search functions, maps, interactive elements, and social networking in a single app, making it a great marketing opportunity for healthcare providers to try and a useful tool for the community. Among the characteristics of the MedHood app are:• Multiple communication channels: The MedHood allows the user to connect with the healthcare provider via phone call, youtube, facebook, twitter, e-mail, and webpage.
• Multiple platforms: iphone, ipad, android, and webpage exposure.
• Selectivity: The MedHood is able to narrow searches by specialty or specific name.
• All in one: The MedHood combines different types of medical services in one place, making it easier for the user to find their searches without getting lost in the vast amount of information present on the internet.
• Convenience: The MedHood is an on-the-go directory that accompanies the user at all times. The Favorite’s section saves the user time when communicating in the future with their healthcare providers and thus encouraging repeated visits.
• Guidance: The MedHood serves as a guide to find addresses of medical facilities and to get directions to the destination.
• Added credibility: The MedHood contains images and videos, as well as complete descriptions that will give the doctor or healthcare provider more credibility for users searching through the application.
• Social network Sharing: the app allows users to share it with their friends, creating a viral effect. The Medhood is not just a tool, but is also a link that creates a personal connection between individuals and healthcare providers. The MedHood is also a new marketing opportunity and a revolutionary form of communication, both for the user and the medical professional.