DocHQ is an UK employee benefits provider, that helps people make informed health choices and inspire them to improve their quality of life. The health service provider is a specialist medical technology provider aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing at work and home – connecting businesses, providers, and consumers through technology. From employee health and wellness programs to physical wellness in the workplace and at home, DocHQ combines medical expertise and technology to offer wellbeing services and solutions in a post-pandemic world.

Founding of DocHQ

In 2018, tech professional Madhur Srivastava embarked on a journey to revolutionise the approach to employee benefits, insurance, and healthcare through the lens of technology. This led to the birth of DocHQ, a platform initially designed as a user-friendly telehealth service, before expanding its reach to include unique offerings such as travel healthcare for those journeying abroad.

“In the healthcare market, we recognised a pressing need for integrated, scalable solutions that facilitate better patient-provider communication. DocHQ emerged as a response to bridge these gaps and offer a comprehensive healthcare solution designed especially for the digital age” observes Madhur.

Healthcare industry- challenges galore 

The pandemic accelerated the digital shift, but it also highlighted the importance of data security, a human and personal touch in digital environments, and the need to constantly validate the accuracy of tech solutions, especially in healthcare, opines. “Providers must prioritise these aspects to maintain trust and deliver efficient care in the post-pandemic era.”

DocHQ’s comprehensive platform – Features 

Central to DocHQ’s offerings is ‘DocHQ Physio’, an AI-driven platform tailored for today’s digital landscape. This platform provides comprehensive patient assessments, both physically and online, leading to personalised exercise prescriptions, explains Madhur. “As patients engage with their rehab exercises via our platform, the AI-movement tracking technology delivers visual and audio real-time feedback, optimising their movements for therapeutic benefit. Behind the scenes, the system gathers vital data, offering physiotherapists a rich tapestry of insights to monitor and guide a patient’s progression.” A standout feature is its asynchronous progress tracking, where physiotherapists can adjust exercise regimens based on the collected data, ensuring a continually optimised recovery journey. With DocHQ Physio, the practitioners have melded the precision of AI with the indispensable human touch of physiotherapy, ensuring comprehensive, effective and dynamic care tailored for the digital native.

Leadership traits

Madhur believes in collaborative leadership, listening to his team, valuing feedback, and fostering a culture of innovation. He feels that all these have played a part in the trajectory of both his personal journey and that of DocHQ. “I’d add that I’m curious and ever adaptive. The healthcare landscape is ever evolving, and staying curious allows me to anticipate changes and adapt swiftly.”

Word of caution for healthcare entrepreneurs

“First and foremost, always keep the customer at the centre of everything you do. In the race to innovate, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of new technologies and cutting-edge solutions. However, as a CEO, I’ve seen first-hand that the most enduring and impactful solutions are those that directly enhance customer care and experience.” Also, while agility is a strength in the start-up world, in healthcare it’s vital to balance it with thoroughness and caution. Due diligence, customer safety and regulatory compliance are not just boxes to tick, but are foundational to building trust and longevity in this sector. Stay customer centric. Technology and innovation are essential, but they should always serve the primary goal of enhancing customer care and experience.

One principle stands out unequivocally: healthcare is fundamentally about people. Whether we’re discussing patients, their families, or the professionals serving them, every decision we make, every innovation we introduce, and every change we implement should have the wellbeing and betterment of individuals as its guiding star.

DocHQ – Forging ahead

At the forefront of the firm’s innovation pipeline is the integration of behavioural science into the DocHQ Physio AI system. “We believe that the most effective healthcare is holistic, addressing not just the physical but also the emotional and psychological aspects of wellbeing. We’re exploring how subtle behavioural cues, discerned from voice and visual data, can provide insights into a customer’s mental state.” This has enabled them to send targeted nudges to users, not just improving the information they receive but potentially influencing positive health outcomes. Imagine a system that, beyond diagnosing physical ailments, can also sense distress or anxiety and respond empathetically. “By bridging the realms of AI, behavioural science and healthcare, we’re taking a leap towards a future where digital health solutions truly understand and cater to the multifaceted nature of human health.”