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3CX V20 Upgrade department Requirements

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3CX V20 Upgrade department Requirements In the evolving world of business communication, staying ahead means leveraging the best tools and support available. That's where Voxtelesys comes in, offering unparalleled 3CX hosting and support services. With the release of 3CX V20, navigating the complexities of inbound call management, office hours configuration, and the transition to departments requires a reliable partner. Voxtelesys ensures your transition is seamless and maximizes your system's efficiency and compliance. Learn More
 CCC EXPO - Save the date

CCC EXPO - Save the date

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CCC EXPO - Save the dateWe’re excited to announce that Voxtelesys will participate in the upcoming Call and Contact Center Expo, set to take place at the iconic Las Vegas Convention Center on April 24th and 25th, 2024! This premier event is a must-attend for call and contact center professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities to network, learn about the latest trends and technologies, and gain insights from industry leaders. Learn More
Host Your 3CX with Voxtelesys

Host Your 3CX with Voxtelesys

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Host Your 3CX with VoxtelesysEffective communication is the cornerstone of success in today's fast-paced business environment. As organizations strive to enhance their telecommunication infrastructure, 3CX emerges as a leading CCaaS solution, offering flexibility, scalability, and powerful features. Partnering with Voxtelesys, a renowned name in telecommunications, provides premium hosting and support for your 3CX setup, ensuring seamless, secure, and superior business communication. Why Choose 3CX? 3CX is an open-platform, software-based PBX system that delivers voice calls, video conferencing, live chat, and SMS. It's designed for businesses of all sizes, helping to reduce communication costs, improve customer experience, and boost productivity. The Voxtelesys Advantage offers unmatched reliability, optimized performance, enhanced security, scalable solutions, and expert support, ensuring your 3CX system effectively addresses voice communications' unique demands effectively. With Voxtelesys, transitioning to or upgrading your 3CX system is seamless, providing a robust, reliable, and efficient communication system that is essential in the digital age. Hosting your 3CX with Voxtelesys gives your business a competitive edge, transforming how your organization connects, collaborates, and thrives. Learn More

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 CCC EXPO - Save the date

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CCC EXPO - Save the dateWe’re excited to announce that Voxtelesys will participate in the upcoming Call and Contact Center Expo, set to take place at the iconic Las Vegas Convention Center on April 24th and 25th, 2024! This premier event is a must-attend for call and contact center professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities to network, learn about the latest trends and technologies, and gain insights from industry leaders. Learn More
2023: Year in Review

2023: Year in Review

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2023: Year in ReviewAs we transition into the new year, Voxtelesys is proud to share some of this past year’s accomplishments that helped define our path toward continued innovation. We look to carry the same level of growth, innovation, and advancement into 2024. Let’s dive into some of this past year’s exciting developments that have shaped Voxtelesys’ commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions. Learn More
3CX Version 20

3CX Version 20

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3CX Version 20Take advantage of our offer: No setup fees will be charged for upgrading to 3CX V20 with Hosting by Voxtelesys until March 2024! - 2 Core, 2 GB All 3CX's hosted by Voxtelesys come standard with a minimum of 2vCore and 4GB's of memory, so no worries here. - Sufficient Disk Space needed. Ensure a minimum of 5 GB of free disk space - The source list must remain unaltered for a successful upgrade; any modifications will result in failure Remove any additional source lists. If you are utilizing Microsoft Azure, verify by checking "cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-prod.list." Learn More
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SIP Trunking and Telehealth
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The American healthcare system has been mired in a state of crisis for the past quarter-century, with its condition typically described within a narrow continuum ranging somewhere between critical and grave.  Which does not surprise anyone who actually needs healthcare. Depending on where you live, scheduling a visit with your doctor may take weeks, while tracking down a specialist could take months.  This head-scratching inefficiency, coupled with the rational anxiety about costs and insurance coverage, makes the process of treating and resolving a medical problem more stressful and less effective.  However, evolving telehealth technologies, powered by SIP trunking, and promising new legislation offer hope that our long national healthcare nightmare may soon improve.

What is Telehealth?

For those of a certain age, adding tele- to any word conjures up images of someone using a phone.  Telemarketing and telesales have branded the mental picture of a call center agent wearing a headset.  But tele means “over a distance,” and it’s this idea of distance that has often run counter to our notions of quality healthcare.  There’s a reason there is such power in the phrase, “The doctor will see you now.”

Unfortunately, demographic trends and systemic issues are making it harder and harder for you to see your doctor.  About 10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age every day (that’s 7 per minute), and this graying of the United States will place increased pressure on a stressed system since a considerable number of these new retirees will become eligible for Medicare after being uninsured or underinsured.  Meanwhile, those middle-aged and younger are often so worried about the cost of healthcare they will avoid seeking medical treatment until their condition gets so bad that they’re forced to go to the Emergency Room.

The result is that a tiny slice of the population (about 5%) account for nearly half of all healthcare costs, leaving less time and resources for other patients.  To address this imbalance, more healthcare providers are turning to telehealth.

Telehealth involves the treatment and care of patients through telecom technologies, including high-speed Internet, SIP trunks, wireless, satellite, and video communications. Practitioners use telehealth in an increasing number of ways, with use cases including:

  • triaging patients
  • monitoring patients with chronic conditions
  • helping patients manage their symptoms
  • offering patient and caregiver education and emotional support
  • providing follow-up care
Say, for instance, that you develop an odd-colored rash on your shoulder, or you start feeling dizzy after taking a new medication.  Getting in to see your doctor, as we’ve noted, can be challenging.  Meanwhile, an emergency room visit can be prohibitively expensive, while placing you in an environment that could expose you to even sicker people.

Through telehealth, you can leverage the built-in camera in your smartphone, laptop, or tablet and connect with a doctor or nurse practitioner who can answer questions and determine what steps you should take next. Along with the convenience of being able to conduct this from your living room, the savings are substantial:

  • Average cost of an emergency room visit: $1500
  • Average cost of an urgent care visit: $150
  • Average cost of a telehealth call: $50

SIP Trunking and the Rise of Telehealth

One of the key reasons telehealth is taking off is the maturity of the technology required to support it.  The roots of video calling date back to the 1950s, though it wasn’t until 1964 when AT&T rolled out their Picturephone, that it started to attract consumer attention.  However, despite the interest, cost, low bandwidth, and slow commercial uptake doomed the product.  Videoconferencing emerged in the 1980s and 90s, but the expense, network requirements, and the lack of interoperability between systems prevented it from succeeding.

It wasn’t until the end of the 20th century and the emergence of powerful video codecs, along with high-speed Internet, that telehealth began to emerge as a viable industry. Its early days saw communications occurring more often between providers in different offices and hospitals, as opposed to between the doctor and a patient at home.

The video conferencing technology in that era was primarily limited to the H.323 VoIP protocol, but today’s telehealth providers are increasingly choosing SIP trunking to connect to the world because their applications depend on a reliable integration of video, voice, and chat/text messaging. SIP provides significant cost savings over traditional telecom providers, but it also shines when it comes to scalability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Legislation on the Horizon?

From a technology perspective, telehealth is now considered to be a viable and proven effective method for treating underserved communities -- from rural New Mexico to sub-Saharan Africa.  However, as is often the case in numerous other industries, technology is moving much faster than the government’s ability to effectively regulate it.

While Medicare rolls are expanding with the flood of newly retired baby boomers requiring healthcare, current Medicare policy does not recognize medical consults unless they happen in person.  Moreover, telehealth organizations are prevented from charging for telehealth visits that take place across state lines (e.g., if you are a patient in Chicago and you are referred to a specialist in Milwaukee, you’re going to have to drive from Illinois to Wisconsin). This policy makes increasingly little sense to an Internet-driven community where global interaction is often a mere mouse click away.

Four bills are currently being discussed on the Hill that could loosen these restrictions.  Some analysts predict that adjusting Medicare rules and removing these barriers could result in tenfold growth in the telehealth sector.  More importantly, it could usher in cost reductions, expanded access for patients, and improved patient outcomes.

If you’re investigating telehealth for your practice or clinic, contact us today. Vox DevGroup is ready to help you better serve your patients while providing you with SIP trunking solutions that improve your bottom line. Contact us today!

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