Compatible Video Platforms
Google Hangouts allows for interconnectivity between iOS and Android devices, making it user-friendly for everyone; all you need is a Google account. Users can make calls one-on-one or in groups, and the chatting tool allows for an additional layer of communication and convenience. The Hangouts app is available for download on iOS and Android devices, and activity syncs across all of the user’s devices. Google Hangouts offers end-to-end encryption using Wifi or cellular data, so users can make secure calls from anywhere.
Using Google Hangouts for Telemedicine
While on its own Google Hangouts can only make calls to people who have Google accounts and the Hangouts app, SimpleVisit’s patented technology ensures HIPAA-compliant video visits across multiple video platforms, allowing for incredible flexibility when it comes to televisits. A patient using Hangouts on an iPhone can now connect with a doctor who is using Skype on a desktop.
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SimpleVisit™ allows healthcare providers to deliver secure, branded care to patients over any device using Apple’s FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or Microsoft Skype. This service utilizes patented technology to connect healthcare providers and patients over common video communication applications. Call (877) 83-VISIT or email info@simplevisit.com to learn more.
