Imagine a world where detecting prostate cancer is as easy as taking a home pregnancy test. Where vital medicines reach even the most remote corners of the globe. Where healthcare doesn’t cost a fortune but still delivers top-notch care.
It sounds like a dream. Doesn’t it?
But this is exactly what Brainpan Innovations is working to achieve.
This healthtech company is not just building software; they’re building a future where better healthcare is within everyone’s reach.
Let’s know more about it!
About Brainpan Innovations
Brainpan Innovations is an Indian healthtech company reshaping the healthcare landscape. Their mission is simple yet powerful: make healthcare more accessible, cost-effective, and efficient.
To achieve this, Brainpan offers a range of digital tools and solutions tailored to meet diverse healthcare needs. Like computer systems for medical records, systems for managing hospitals, and databases for tracking diseases. They also have voice-activated tools to help doctors with paperwork and can create custom solutions for different clients.
Brainpan’s Products and services
Doctor’s Diary
Doctor’s Diary is Brainpan’s flagship product. This app has three portals for patients, doctors, and diagnostic labs.
- Patients can book appointments with specialist doctors through the app. The app also offers virtual consultations with doctors around the clock, instant e-prescriptions, health tracking, and reminders for all medications.
- Doctors can provide 24/7 virtual consultations to patients through audio, video, and text. They can also use the app to instantly share patient reports and create customised lab report templates.
- Hospitals can use the app to organise patient records for easy accessibility. The app simplifies billing, pathology, radiology, and other administrative tasks.
Disease Atlas
Disease Atlas is a data-driven tool that tracks and models disease spread. It’s like a map and database for tracking contagious diseases.
The tool gathers information about where and how diseases spread and then uses it to create models and predictions. This helps health officials understand outbreaks, plan responses, and ultimately work to control and prevent the spread of illness. It aids in managing outbreaks effectively.
Electronic Health Records
Every time a patient sees a doctor, a lot of information is created—from past illnesses to test results. Brainpan’s computer system for medical records stores it all digitally.
It is a centralized digital system for storing patient information, ensuring easy access for medical professionals.
Hospital Information System
It is a comprehensive system that integrates patient records, appointments, and resources into one place.
This streamlines hospital operations and enhances efficiency, allowing hospital staff to easily track everything, from patient care to finances, all from their computers or tablets.
Voice Assistant
This is a timesaving tool for doctors that converts spoken notes into written records. It reduces paperwork and allows doctors to spend more time on patient care.
Medical Billing
This helps hospitals and clinics keep track of patient charges, insurance claims, and payments. It simplifies monitoring how much money is coming in and going out, giving them better control over their finances and ensuring providers get paid correctly for their services.
Medical Device Integration
This product connects different medical equipment, like monitors or pumps, to a central computer system. It automates collecting and recording vital data from those devices, reducing the need for nurses and doctors to write down readings manually. This minimises errors and saves time.
Integrated pharmacy module
It is a modern platform for managing pharmacies. It is a one-stop place for tracking medications, prescriptions, and patient information.
This helps pharmacists fill prescriptions accurately, manage inventory, and ensure patients receive the correct medications.
The Moonshot Projects
Beyond practical tools, Brainpan is taking bold steps with its “Moonshot” projects. These ambitious high-risk, high-reward initiatives have the potential to redefine healthcare. The projects are still in the development phase.
Instead of investing traditionally, Brainpan collaborates with, and funds, researchers and entrepreneurs working towards, these ambitious objectives.
Some of them are:
#1 Prostate Cancer Biomarker
Brainpan is developing a PCa biomarker that could make diagnosing prostate cancer as simple as a pregnancy test. This innovation will allow for simple, non-invasive screening, potentially revolutionizing early detection and improving survival rates.
#2 FDG Production Facility
To enhance diagnostic capabilities in India, Brainpan is establishing a facility for producing fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). FDG is a key radiopharmaceutical used in PET scans to diagnose various conditions, including cancer. This initiative will improve access to this crucial diagnostic tool in India.
#3 Cold Chain Solutions
Brainpan recognizes the importance of maintaining proper temperatures for vaccines and temperature-sensitive supplies. This project seeks to ensure that vaccines remain potent and stable throughout their journey, from manufacturing to delivery, particularly in areas with challenging infrastructure.
Market potential and challenges
The global healthtech market is projected to grow exponentially, driven by increasing demand for accessible and affordable healthcare solutions. With a focus on innovation, Brainpan is well-positioned to compete with established players like Philips Healthcare, Cerner, and Epic Systems.
However, challenges remain. Competition in digital healthcare is fierce, and adopting new technologies often faces resistance. Yet, Brainpan’s emphasis on user-friendly tools and impactful research gives it a distinct edge.
Looking Ahead
Brainpan Innovations combines practical technology with extensive research to address some of healthcare’s toughest challenges. By focusing on accessibility, affordability, and innovation, they are setting the stage for a healthier future.
As they continue to build transformative tools and pursue ambitious goals, Brainpan has the potential to redefine healthcare delivery. This will make a lasting impact on patients, providers, and the industry.
While their website doesn’t explicitly name the founders, Brainpan is focused on new ideas and wants to make a real difference in healthcare.
Their approach makes them a company to watch in the changing world of healthcare technology.
-By Rohini Kundu and AHT Team
