# Streamlined Healthcare Apps This App Bridges the Gap Between Telemedicine and Physical Clinics By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Carbon-Health-healthcare-app References: [mobihealthnews](http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/startup-carbon-health-launches-patient-facing-app-opens-private-clinic-pilot-end-end-health) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carbon-health/id1152807572?mt=8) Carbon Health is launching an innovative new helathcare app that is designed to offer patients the opportunity to access every step of the healthcare process right from their smartphones. The app allows patients to consult with general practitioners, [schedule appointments with specialists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-medicine) and organize their prescription drug needs. Users start by uploading their health insurance information and filling out informational forms before selecting a doctor to begin their treatment process. While there are many healthcare apps out there, what makes Carbon Health's offering unique is the fact that the app is being accompanied by the launch of a [physical clinic location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-one-medical) in San Francisco. While not every course of treatment will be carried out in the Carbon Health clinic, the connection between app and physical clinic helps streamline a significant proportion of patient procedures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streamlined Healthcare Apps:** Carbon Health's new app offers patients the opportunity to access every step of the healthcare process on their smartphones, potentially disrupting traditional healthcare models. - **Telemedicine-physical Clinic Hybrid Model:** The combination of a telemedicine app and a physical clinic location, as seen with Carbon Health, has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, offering patients convenience and accessibility. - **Holistic Healthcare Management:** Apps like Carbon Health's streamline every aspect of the healthcare process, from consultation to prescription management, creating the possibility for a more holistic approach to healthcare. ### Where This Applies - **Telemedicine:** The success of Carbon Health's telemedicine-physical clinic hybrid model could disrupt traditional telemedicine practices and encourage other telemedicine companies to integrate physical clinics. - **Health Insurance:** As Carbon Health's app requires users to upload their health insurance information and fill out informational forms, this approach has the potential to disrupt the health insurance industry by offering a more convenient and affordable platform for patients. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Carbon Health's app offers users the ability to manage their prescription drug needs via their smartphones, creating potential for disruption in the traditional pharmaceutical distribution model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Diabetes Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-health.md) - [Comprehensive Health Care Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-and-health.md) - [Healthcare Management Retailer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvs-health-app.md) - [Convenient Remote Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-experiences.md) - [Virtual Primary Care Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-care-platform.md) - [Credential Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credential-management.md) - [Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinikk-smart-plan.md) - [Hybrid Health-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app.md) - [Holistic AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medikarma.md)