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What will be the state of the healthcare industry post pandemic?

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The COVID-19 has proven to be havoc in this tech-savvy world. The community of Healthcare and Development has become the epicentre of the World’s attention for the motives of fighting against the disease; providing social services in this pandemic situation and promoting humanity and livelihood above all. 

However, on the flip side of the coin, we are witnessing challenges like never before. With the outbreak of this catastrophic pandemic, medical accessibility and safety have become our primary concern, bringing about a paradigm change in the state of the healthcare industry throughout the world.

As goes the old adage, “Necessity is the Mother of Invention”; the healthcare sector, post COVID-19 pandemic; is about to undergo metamorphosis with a plethora of new ideas. Getting accustomed to the lockdown phase, people are more and more acquainted with the use of technology. From 8 to 80 almost everyone has resorted to the digital platform and shall continue to retain the habit post-pandemic. Like other brick and mortar bodies, a huge part of healthcare shall have to move online, too.

AI-powered customer support

The idea of telecommunication in the field of healthcare will see a sudden spike in usage. The number of telehealth consults has risen exponentially during this pandemic and it will multiply manifolds post COVID-19. During this outbreak, with an increase in queries and lack of live agents, AI-powered customer support can be used as the first line of communication. Unlike old IVR’s, AI-enabled customer support shall understand the patient’s needs and converse with them as a live agent. 

Vozy’s Lili, is a conversational AI platform for healthcare organizations that alleviates pressure caused due to high call volume. Apart from providing customer assistance, it maintains a complete patient flow and helps monitor the health conditions post-treatment.

AI in customer support

Healthcare professionals are also opting for chatbots for checking symptoms to access symptoms, understand the conditions and accordingly suggest remedies or schedule appointments. 

Automation for contactless patient management

While we pull up our socks for a strategic battle, we can promote our major workforce and healthcare by optimizing and digitizing it, sans promoting widespread of this contagious phenomenon.

Data management of patient’s documents not only consumes a lot of bandwidth of medical staff but might also increase the phobia of the spread of coronavirus through touch, post-pandemic.

“End-user organizations adopt RPA technology as a quick and easy fix to automate manual tasks,” said Cathy Tornbohm, vice president at Gartner.

Healthcare applications, like Practo, can not only automate healthcare data management but also provide expert suggested healthcare tips. It connects with the nearest doctors and helps you choose on the basis of feedback, fees and doctor’s profile. It provides affordable healthcare packages, free healthcare tips and many more.

Automation for contactless patient management - Practo

With the implementation of automation in healthcare, it will not only reduce redundancy time but also provide an unbiased and transparent workflow. 

[Also read – Are wellness and diagnostic apps transforming ‘Patient Experience’]

Remote monitoring

AI in healthcare is going to be the next big revolution. Preserving human life by implementing robotic operations would be the next big step in the medicine industry. Basic hygiene will become the most important factor and the scarcity of equipment which we are facing will alarm us to prepare in an exponential and not in a linear way.

In radiology, medical professionals examine medical images such as an X-Ray, ECG or a radiogram to diagnose the illness and suggest a solution. With telemedicine being very popular in present times, workstations can be created where radiologists worldwide can consult each other. With the help of AI and machine learning, solutions can be suggested to the medical practitioner. 

Neucleus.io is one such web-based work station that provides access to medical images with diagnostic workstation performance. 

Medical Images Management - healthcare industry

Training neural networks with the results of past attempts can rule out the need to test every combination in drug creation. It can also guide the treatment discovery process and help in telemedicine through drug selection.

To maintain social distancing and contactless patient monitoring, Robot doctors of Canada are already performing real-time ultrasound and helping doctors treat patients remotely.  

A different future for the healthcare industry

Post pandemic, more of the typical traditional process requiring human functioning will be replaced by machines, to work more swiftly, providing better results. Thermal sensors will be incorporated in our everyday use gadgets like Mobile phones to allow a thermal scanning process so as to differentiate between normal and ill people on the basis of parameters like body temperature, sweat, facial symptoms, etc. 

Digital transformation will be prevalent everywhere post this catastrophe and machines, technologies and AI will become the tools in reshaping the structure of the healthcare industry. If such a situation knocks our door again, we will be all set to sail through the storm.

Check out the webinar on ‘Digital Health Beyond COVID-19: Bringing the Hospital to the Customer’ on our YouTube channel

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How Smarter Sales Apps Are Reinventing the Frontlines of Insurance Distribution

The insurance industry thrives on relationships—but it can only scale through efficiency, precision, and timely distribution. While much of the digital transformation buzz has focused on customer-facing portals, the real transformation is happening in the field, where modern sales apps are quietly driving a smarter, faster, and more empowered agent network.

Let’s explore how mobile-first sales enablement platforms are reshaping insurance sales across prospecting, onboarding, servicing, renewals, and growth.

The Insurance Agent Needs More Than a CRM

Today’s insurance agent is not just a policy seller—they’re also a financial advisor, data gatherer, service representative, and the face of the brand. Yet many still rely on paper forms, disconnected tools, and manual processes.

That’s where intelligent sales apps come in—not just to digitize, but to optimize, personalize, and future-proof the entire agent journey.

Real-World Use Cases: What Smart Sales Apps Are Solving

Across the insurance value chain, sales agent apps have evolved into full-service platforms—streamlining operations, boosting conversions, and empowering agents in the field. These tools aren’t optional anymore, they’re critical to how modern insurers perform. Here’s how leading insurers are empowering their agents through technology:

1. Intelligent Prospecting & Lead Management

Sales apps now empower agents to:

  • Prioritize leads using filters like policy type, value, or geography
  • Schedule follow-ups with integrated agent calendars
  • Utilize locators to look for nearby branch offices or partner physicians
  • Register and service new leads directly from mobile devices

Agents spend significantly less time navigating through disjointed systems or chasing down information. With quick access to prioritized leads, appointment scheduling, and location tools—all in one app—they can focus more on meaningful customer interactions and closing sales, rather than administrative overhead.

2. Seamless Policy Servicing, Renewals & Claims 

Sales apps centralize post-sale activities such as:

  • Tracking policy status, premium due date, and claims progress
  • Sending renewal reminders, greetings, and policy alerts in real-time
  • Accessing digital sales journeys and pre-filled forms.
  • Policy comparison, calculating premiums, and submitting documents digitally
  • Registering and monitoring customer complaints through the app itself

Customers receive a consistent and seamless experience across touchpoints—whether online, in-person, or via mobile. With digital forms, real-time policy updates, and instant access to servicing tools, agents can handle post-sale tasks like renewals and claims faster, without paperwork delays—leading to improved satisfaction and higher retention.

3. Remote Sales using Assisted Tools

Using smart tools, agents can:

  • Securely co-browse documents with customers through proposals
  • Share product visualizations in real time
  • Complete eKYC and onboarding remotely.

Agents can conduct secure, interactive consultations from anywhere—sharing proposals, visual aids, and completing eKYC remotely. This not only expands their reach to customers in digital-first or geographically dispersed markets, but also builds greater trust through real-time engagement, clear communication, and a personalized advisory experience—all without needing a physical presence.

4. Real-Time Training, Performance & Compliance Monitoring

Modern insurance apps provide:

  • On-demand access to training material
  • Commission dashboards and incentive monitoring
  • Performance reporting with actionable insights

Field agents gain access to real-time performance insights, training modules, and incentive tracking—directly within the app. This empowers them to upskill on the go, stay motivated through transparent goal-setting, and make informed decisions that align with overall business KPIs. The result is a more agile, knowledgeable, and performance-driven sales force.

5. End-to-End Sales Execution—Even Offline

Advanced insurance apps support:

  • Full application submission, from prospect to payment
  • Offline functionality in low-connectivity zones
  • Real-time needs analysis, quote generation, and e-signatures
  • Multi-login access with secure OTP-based authentication

Even in low-connectivity or remote Tier 2 and 3 markets, agents can operate at full capacity—thanks to offline capabilities, secure authentication, and end-to-end sales execution tools. This ensures uninterrupted productivity, faster policy issuance, and adherence to compliance standards, regardless of location or network availability.

6. AI-Powered Personalization for Health-Linked Products

Some forward-thinking insurers are combining AI with health platforms to:

  • Import real-time health data from fitness trackers or health apps 
  • Offer hyper-personalized insurance suggestions based on lifestyle
  • Enable field agents to tailor recommendations with more context

By integrating real-time health data from fitness trackers and wellness apps, insurers can offer hyper-personalized, preventive insurance products tailored to individual lifestyles. This empowers agents to move beyond transactional selling—becoming trusted advisors who recommend coverage based on customers’ health habits, life stages, and future needs, ultimately deepening engagement and improving long-term retention.

The Mantra Labs Advantage: Turning Strategy into Scalable Execution

We help insurers go beyond surface-level digitization to build intelligent, mobile-first ecosystems that optimize agent efficiency and customer engagement—backed by real-world impact.

Seamless Sales Enablement for Travel Insurance

We partnered with a leading travel insurance provider to develop a high-performance agent workflow platform featuring:

  • Secure Logins: Instant credential-based access without sign-up friction
  • Real-Time Performance Dashboards: At-a-glance insights into daily/monthly targets, policy issuance, and collections
  • Frictionless Policy Issuance: Complete issuance post-payment and document verification
  • OCR Integration: Auto-filled customer details directly from passport scans, minimizing errors and speeding up onboarding

This mobile-first solution empowered agents to close policies faster with significantly reduced paperwork and data entry time—improving agent productivity by 2x and enabling sales at scale.

Engagement + Analytics Transformation for Health Insurance

For one of India’s leading health insurers, we helped implement a full-funnel engagement and analytics stack:

  • User Journey Intelligence: Replaced legacy systems to track granular app behavior—policy purchases, renewals, claims, discounts, and drop-offs. Enabled real-time behavioral segmentation and personalized push/email notifications.
  • Gamified Wellness with Fitness Tracking: Added gamified fitness engagement, with rewards based on step counts and interactive nutrition quizzes—driving repeat app visits and user loyalty.
  • Attribution Tracking: Trace the exact source of traffic—whether it’s a paid campaign, referral program, or organic source—adding a layer of precision to marketing ROI.
  • Analytics: Integrated analytics to identify user interest segments. This allowed for hyper-targeted email and in-app notifications that aligned perfectly with user intent, driving both relevance and response rates.

Whether you’re digitizing field sales, gamifying customer wellness, or fine-tuning your marketing engine, Mantra Labs brings the technology depth, insurance expertise, and user-first design to turn strategy into scalable execution.

If you’re ready to modernize your agent network – Get in touch with us to explore how we can build intelligent, mobile-first tools tailored to your distribution strategy. Just remember, the best sales apps aren’t just tools, they’re growth engines; and field sales success isn’t about more apps. It’s about the right workflows, in the right hands, at the right time.

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