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Spreadsheets vs a real HMS
Spreadsheets are fine for a single desk. They fail when three roles touch the same patient visit.
| Topic | Typical alternative | TopGrade Health |
|---|---|---|
| Patient identity | Duplicate rows, conflicting phone numbers | One chart with branch-scoped visits |
| OPD flow | Paper queue + verbal handoff | Digital queue, walk-in, encounter |
| Lab & pharmacy | Separate sheets, lost slips | Orders and dispense on the same platform |
| Billing | Day-end retyping into Excel | Charge capture from clinical work |
| Multi-branch | Emailing workbooks every night | Consolidated reporting with site filters |