Saludsa, an Ecuadorian healthcare company, started providing telehealth back in 2014 but suddenly saw telemedicine queries soar by 400 percent in 2020. Because they’d already implemented technology that allowed for automated workflows, they were able to scale the service seamlessly. And increased efficiency didn’t disrupt patient results; the Net Promoter Score (NPS) for their 24/7 medical service increased from 5 to 8.5 out of 10. Having the right tech ensured they were agile enough to react to big changes on a fast timeline.
Automation is dominating the conversation in customer service right now. Automation does not come without challenges, though. Here are the key questions and how to solve for them.