# Doctor-Detecting Apps The Akira App Makes Finding a Doctor Or Medical Specialist a Breeze By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-a-doctor References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/akira-is-a-new-smartphone-app-that-connects-people-with-doctors-faster-1.3607046) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/akira-a-doctor-in-your-pocket./id1084429206?mt=8) Akira is an innovative new [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app), developed by a group of Canadian innovators, that is designed to ease and streamline the often stressful, confusing and convoluted process of finding a doctor. Although this app isn't covered under government health insurance policies, it offers a lot of value in that it helps the problem of patients having to endure extraordinarily long wait times as they go about trying to be connected with a health care provider who can help them with their specific need. The app isn't intended to replace doctors, but can help patients receive and [access prescriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dario-health-app), while doctors can use the app to refer patients to specialists. By improving the process of finding a doctor and medical specialist, Akira aims to help patients' get the specific kind of care they need with minimum hassle and fuss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Healthcare:** Akira's app demonstrates a trend towards streamlining the process of finding doctors and medical specialists, reducing wait times and improving access to care. - **Telemedicine:** Akira's app showcases the growing trend of telemedicine, allowing patients to connect with healthcare providers remotely for consultations and prescriptions. - **Patient Empowerment:** Akira's app contributes to the trend of empowering patients by giving them more control and choice when it comes to selecting and accessing healthcare services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthtech:** Akira's app falls within the healthtech industry, which focuses on using technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient experience. - **Mobile Apps:** Akira's app operates within the mobile app industry, which continues to grow with the increasing use of smartphones and digital connectivity. - **Healthcare Services:** Akira's app is relevant to the healthcare services industry, which includes providers, clinics, and hospitals aiming to enhance patient access and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holistic AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medikarma.md) - [AI-Powered Healthcare Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-ai.md) - [Personalized AI Therapists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takecareai.md) - [AI-Powered Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docus-ai.md) - [Convenient Remote Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-experiences.md) - [Credential Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credential-management.md) - [Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluedoctor-ai.md) - [Traveling Healthcare Professional Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveling-healthcare-professional.md) - [Doctor-Connecting Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-platform.md)