Banner Health launching virtual waiting room

COVID-19 is expected to bring changes to maintain social distancing guidelines


Phoenix-based Banner Health is launching a virtual waiting room across its Banner Medical Group practices, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.

COVID-19 is expected to bring changes to maintain social distancing guidelines.

Banner Health is using mobile chatbots to help patients remotely complete the paperwork and check-in processes for medical appointments before they step into the clinic.

The virtual waiting room is being used for telehealth visits and in-person appointments to support COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and allow patients to safely access care.

Read the article.



June 2, 2020


Topic Area: Information Technology


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