Clinikk is a health tech company with one mission- to provide affordable and accessible healthcare facilities to everyone.
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Over the years, Clinikk has created a healthcare service and product which can be any personβs first point of contact for their illness or worry.
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The healthcare system in India is not the ideal solution for an ailing customer. Clinikk is trying to redefine the healthcare experience by solving core problems and providing exceptional and quality care at an affordable cost.
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In India, only the top 1% have the purchasing power to treat at the best hospitals and consult the best doctors. What it means, is visiting a doctor for health for a lower socio-economic background person can sometimes be a luxury.
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This 2015 survey says over 52% of Indians indulge in self-medication. Source
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This number has significantly increased since COVID-19. Self-medication is very common in India because:
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In India, when a patient is sick, in his/her entire journey to cure, it's the patient who suffers the most - mostly because of the healthcare system.
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Unfortunately, doctors have tie-ups with pharmaceutical companies to overprescribe their drugs or with diagnostic partners to overprescribe tests for commissions. This leads to incorrect treatment, unnecessary medicines and tests and most importantly higher expenditure (often not needed) for the patient.
Adding to it is the loss of time waiting in queues, unhygienic clinics and waiting bays and dissatisfaction with very little face time with the doctor. In their entire journey, the patient who needs care is nothing but a token number and a mode of extortion for money.
The doctors generally have a hospital job and they consult patients for a shorter duration of the day. So, even if you are sick, your access to the doctor is generally for a few hours at the clinic, unless you want to visit the hospital's Outpatient Department (OPD) Also, many times, the patients have to travel a while to the referred diagnostics for tests, which might be physically stressful, since the patient is already unwell.
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Clinikk wants to provide the best primary care at the most affordable cost to anyone, and everyone. The intent is "when you are sick, you should rest and rely on Clinikk to get the job done of treating you; without the worry of convenience and affordability."
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To solve the issues in healthcare in India, Clinikk has 11 primary clinics across Bengaluru striving to serve the people with the care they always deserved.
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These primary clinics are called Clinikk Health Hubs and have a General Physician (MBBS), pharmacy and blood test facilities under the same roof.
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In India, because of the kind of healthcare system, people avoid going to the doctor unless necessary. This sometimes is detrimental to their health.
Let's imagine the following scenario:
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1οΈβ£ Rahul has a mild pain in his abdomen. He ignores the pain and avoids consulting a doctor because of long waiting hours, distrust of the doctor, fear of unnecessary prescriptions and huge expenditure
2οΈβ£ Rahul's pain aggravates and reaches an unbearable condition. He is forced to visit a doctor
3οΈβ£ At this stage, the doctor writes a ton of tests, which Rahul had to comply resulting in huge expenses. Also, to relieve his pain, the doctor prescribes several medicines that add to the bill amount.
4οΈβ£ Even after the medication, the pain doesn't subside and Rahul is forced to follow up with the doctor in 2 days.
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5οΈβ£ The doctor now diagnoses Rahul with a Kidney stone and refers him to immediate surgery.
6οΈβ£ Rahul is hospitalized and gets the surgery. He had already spent thousands of rupees towards his OPD expenses. Now, he is also forced to pay for the hospitalization.
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This is a common story of almost everyone in India. OPD expenses contribute to 62% of healthcare costs in India. OPD expenses include doctor consultations, diagnostic tests and medicines. Source
The sheer reluctance to get early checkups leads to serious diseases resulting in massive loss of money.
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Whatever Rahul faced could have been avoided if he had access to "Managed Care".
The term βmanaged careβ is used to describe a type of health care focused on helping to reduce costs, while keeping quality of care high.
Clinikk provides managed care in the form of their subscription/Membership product called Clinikk Smart Plan.
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With Clinikk Smart Plan, Rahul would get Health Insurance along with OPD benefits like free doctors, medicines, and lab tests at any Clinikks in his city. He would also have access to teleconsultation with a doctor 24x7.
In other words, by paying just one premium he would be covered from both OPD and Hospitalization expenses.
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if Rahul had Clinikk Plans, his case would look like:
1οΈβ£ Rahul has a mild pain in his abdomen. He calls his doctor to ask if it is serious. The doctor calls him for a checkup
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2οΈβ£ Rahul visits his doctor, someone who knows his medical history. He prescribes tests that are already covered, so they are free for Rahul
3οΈβ£ The doctor diagnoses early signs of kidney stone and starts medication
4οΈβ£ After 2 months, Rahul is cured without the need for surgery.
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Just because Rahul had access to quality and affordable healthcare, he prevented a serious disease at the early stage because now he did not mind consulting a doctor for any issue. This resulted in a better health regime and wellness. This is managed care and this is what Clinikk is trying to introduce in India.
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There are essentially two products that drive the revenue of the company.
Clinikk Health Hubs are primary clinics owned and maintained by Clinikk.
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These are physical primary clinics (retail) currently located at 11 places in Bengaluru.
At a Clinikk Health Hub, you have a General Physician (MBBS), Nurse Staff and a Care Co-ordinator.
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The Average AOV - 550. ( Doctor consultation - βΉ250, Generic Medicines & Lab Tests at MRP for the customer (b2b cost for Clinikk),
The medical revenue from Clinikk has an 80% profit margin.
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Clinikk Health Hubs are open from 9:30 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm (8 hours) from Monday to Saturday.
Operational Costs include = Centre costs (Rents, electricity, repairs etc) + Staff Salary + Medical Equipment ( needles, swatches, etc) + B2B Commision for Meds & Tests ( 30% for both)
Premium Looking Modern Clinics - highly affordable.
(picture of Adugodi branch, Bangalore)
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Exceptional Google Rating across all centres
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Clinikk Smart Plan is a subscription/membership product that provides complete financial cover for all medical expenses.
The Subscription product offers free OPD services ( free doctor, meds, tests, specialists up to OPD limits) at all Clinikk Health Hubs and Health Insurance (in case of hospitalization) at 10,000 network hospitals pan India (third-party insurer tie-up).
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The Clinikk Subscription product starts at βΉ7,680 for an individual (OPD limit - βΉ15,000 & Sum Insured for Insurance - βΉ5 Lakhs). The highest product price is βΉ28,600 for a family of up to 3 children (OPD limit - βΉ25,000 & Sum Insured for Insurance - βΉ55 Lakhs)
The profit margin is 30% on this product
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For this project, I will choose the first product - CLINIKK HEALTH HUBs
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βRight now, the growth of the company's medical revenue through clinic walk-ins is of utmost importance. The prime focus is to break even at all the Clinikk centres to negate the Operation costs and create a playbook for retail growth.
With ongoing fundraising discussion, the next step for Clinikk is to scale across multiple cities (after fund-raise) and establish more clinics to fulfil the care needs of India, and eventually acquiring users for subscriptions.
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In India, typically a user sees a general physician 2-3 times on average a year.
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Although this is a generalised number, the frequency might vary on multiple other factors, like climate changes, immunity of the user, convenience to the doctor, interest in consulting a doctor vs over-the-counter-medicine procurement or self-medication, age, family size, and chronic diseases.
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From the complete cohort of repeat users, over the years, we have seen the following pattern:
For example, in Koramangala, Clinikk has a nearby paying guest (PG) accommodation, and many young users choose the doctor due to affordability and low cost. Upon further inspection, these PG residents turned out to be mostly students β either upskilling for jobs or attending colleges like Christ or Jain University. However, their average order value (AOV) is lower; they avoid the full course of medicines or tests unless necessary. Their AOV is around βΉ320 compared to βΉ480 for other patients at the center.
However, there's a slight deviation in numbers for a similar cohort in Nagarbhavi. Here, the users from this cohort are all students who have come for IAS (civil services) coaching. There are more than 100 IAS coaching institutes in Nagarbhavi, and these students stay in nearby PGs, seeking quick, effective, and cheap solutions to avoid disrupting their rigorous study schedule.
Interestingly, their frequency is higher than on average for students. Their frequency is 3.5 (3-4) visits in 12 months. After speaking to a few students in the area, an interesting insight emerged. Unlike other areas, students in Nagarbhavi live like a "community." They attend classes together, spend time in various libraries sponsored by coaching institutes, hang out together, and mostly stay in the same PGs (with one PG generally hosting residents from only 2-3 coaching centres). So, the spread of infection among these students may be high due to their high rates of contact in their close-knit community.
2. A user with chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension typically has a higher frequency rate. They need to keep their vitals monitored. And the use case for medicines and regular checkups is more. Typically a chronic patient has a frequency of 1.5 (1-2) in 2 months. They are the repeat customers who genuinely value the service; the consistent medical records, all-in-one place, convenience and less waiting time and ample doctor time are all driving factors for a repeat. The users are in the age bracket of 50 to 70. Their average AOV is βΉ680. But they make up only 10% of our entire paid walk-in customers. Upselling insurance later to these users is a lost cause as they would most likely be dined one because of Pre-Existing Diseases.
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3. The Doctor's business is also a function of seasonality. There are peak seasons or months in the calendar year when people fall sick more and the crowd or number of walk-ins significantly increase. This varies from city and population. But typically, just after a major season change, like monsoon season or winters or during peak summer, you can expect a surge in visits. In Bengaluru, thanks to the weather, the peak seasons are typically from June to October; October being at the peak. So, the amount of people falling sick is also a function of the peak season, the infection's transmissibility, and the severity of the disease (time taken to recover). This might also impact the frequency of the visits The intention is to make sure our product creates a great experience in their first visit, because of which they would repeat during the peak season.
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Last year October, we had the highest number of walk-ins and revenue.
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This graph shows the importance of repeat walk-ins to the business. The repeats generally are a higher percentage of walk-ins than fresh. So for the business, although TOFU is important, repeat is what keeps the engine running.
Users who choose Clinikk, primarily visit us because of a problem they think our doctors can solve.
But once they visit the Clinikk, there are multiple levels of touchpoint which delivers (or tries to deliver) an experience like no other doctor's office.
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To summarize the USP of Clinikk Experience, users love:
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The selection of these three ICPs is driven by their potential for high adoption, frequent usage, and increased customer lifetime value.
The first ICP, although with less frequency, has a high adoption rate and a significant total addressable market (TAM). This cohort values digital integration, modern facilities, cleanliness, and an exceptional overall experience. Their propensity for referrals to similar demographics and potential for upselling or subscribing to additional health packages make them an attractive target.
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The second ICP, despite a lower to medium TAM, is expected to have a higher frequency of usage. If they receive a great experience that exceeds their aspirations, the likelihood of word-of-mouth referrals is high. Additionally, tapping into this cohort within their local communities can help build trust and attract more locals who may not rely solely on online platforms like Google or Practo.
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The third ICP, while having a lower level of painfulness, values care, doctor experience, modern interiors, and technology-driven aspects. The ability to access doctors anytime, who have access to their medical records, is a significant advantage. Furthermore, this cohort is open to referring friends, colleagues, and others in their network.
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Overall, these three ICPs represent a diverse range of opportunities, including high adoption and frequent usage, the potential for referrals and upselling, the ability to build trust within local communities, and the appreciation for modern, technology-driven healthcare experiences. By targeting these ICPs, the business can potentially achieve increased customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
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β Demographic Traits | ICP Features | ICP1: Migrant/No kids or elderly | ICP2: Local/Kids & Elderly | ICP3: Migrant/Kids & Elderly |
Name | Adarsh | Hemanth | Priyanka | |
Age | 32 | 42 | 37 | |
Migrant/Local | Migrant | Local | Migrant | |
Profession | Salaried; IT employee; Works at Deloitte | Operations Manager in a local logistics company. Nandini is a housewife | Salaried; Director HR; Works at IT Company | |
Income Level | 1L-2L/ month | 40k-60k/Month | 1.5L +/month | |
Gender | Male | Male | Female | |
Marital Status | Married | Married | Married | |
Kids | No | Yes | Yes | |
Elderly in the family | No | Yes | Yes | |
Geographic Location | Bengaluru Tier I city | Bengaluru Tier I city | Bengaluru Tier I city | |
Work Out Behaviour | Regularly works out. Quite conscious about healthy food intake; calories and body fat. Physically in good shape | Never works out; hardly gets time for exercise from the workingnormal schedule; not careful about food choices; | Goes for walks during weekends; not consistent in working out; little overweight; conscious about food intake in the family. |
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β Service-specific Traits | ICP Features | ICP1: Migrant/No kids or elderly | ICP2: Local/Kids & Elderly | ICP3: Migrant/Kids & Elderly |
Preferred Type of Medicines | Not specific about brand or generic; neither worried about composition | Not specific about brand or generic; neither worried about composition | Specific about medicines; Tried to understand the composition and justification of prescribed medicine | |
Interest in Preventative Care | Highly interested | Has no understanding of the concept | Interested for the entire family especially elderly. | |
Family Doctor Preference | No family doctor in the city; but prefers a regular doctor for normal health problems; would prefer specialists for serious problem | Prefer family doctor close to their house. | No family doctor in the city; but looking for a regular doctor for normal health problems; would prefer specialists for serious problem |
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β Product Usage Traits | ICP Features | ICP1: Migrant/No kids or elderly | ICP2: Local/Kids & Elderly | ICP3: Migrant/Kids & Elderly |
Major Pain Points | βNo regular family doc to trust; dependent on use and experience mode; language issue to talk to receptionists and medical stores etc | Family has a local doctor who is far away, and the clinic is small and shabby with a long and uncomfortable waiting time. | Do not have access to a family doctor who has all medical history. For smaller issues have to spend on queues in Hospitals, where docs are changing and not available throughout the day. Not happy with unnecessary medicine consumption and tests. | |
How frequently do they need a doctor? | Twice or Thrice in 12 months (young and healthy - less frequently ill) | 1-2 times in 2 months; mostly for parents and kids | 1-2 times in 2 months; mostly. for parents and kids | |
What did they like about Clinikk? | 1. Less waiting time to see a doctor. 2. The setup is modern, premium-looking interiors, uniformed staff etc. 3. Likes the digital medical record feature. 4. Cost is normal and good for the kind of "normal problems | 1. The cost is low compared to the modern and premium infrastructure 2. Found doctor friendly- easy to talk to 3. Doctor spends more time and no rushed consultations. 4. Extremely clean and beautiful interiors. | 1. The way doctor explains the diagnosis. 2. It takes less time to meet a doctor 3. Doctor avoids prescribing many medicines | |
Is the bill amount okay for them to pay? | Yes; finds βΉ250 for a doctor cheap as per city standards but thinks it is justified for the use case | Yes; but would not be okay to pay more than βΉ300 | Yes; finds βΉ250 for a doctor cheap as per city standards | |
Are they the decision-makers for this choice of doctor? | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Alternative Healthcare/Product Options | Practo/Google options for any other doctor clinic (with good ratings) or hospitals or multispecialty | He had a regular doctor who stays far away (10 km away), but he sits only in the evenings, 3 times a week. He charged 150 Rs | Practo/Google options for experienced doctors (specialists) in Hospital | |
How did they find out about Clinikk/ How do they choose a doctor | Practo, Google; goes online and reads ratings & reviews | Normally Depends on word of mouth; discovered Clinikk through the branding of the store outlet in the area | Practo, Google; goes online and reads ratings & reviews | |
Type of Clinikk users | Paid Walkin Repeat user | Paid Walkin Repeat user | Paid Walkin Repeat user | |
What are their expectations from medicines? | quick to cure; effective | quick to cure; effective | The the lesser the better; okay to make lifestyle changes instead | |
What is a good doctor experience for them? | doctor spends time to understand the problem; good and quick remedy for problem through accurate prescription and dosage | medicines should work and get cured at the end of the dosage | Doctor explains diagnosis, dosage; avoids overprescription; doctor spends time listening to problems | |
What expectations from a doctor's clinic | Modern, clean, Hygenic; prefers low waiting time | Near to home; good seating arrangement; doctor available for more hours; better than present doctor which is shabby, small and has long waiting hours | Modern, clean, Hygenic; prefers good seating arrangement and less waiting time |
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β Behavioural Traits | ICP Features | ICP1: Migrant/No kids or elderly | ICP2: Local/Kids & Elderly | ICP3: Migrant/Kids & Elderly |
How do they spend time? | Gym, Social media, OTT platforms, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs | Social Media, Hang out with friends in the neighbourhood, Parks, Restaurants, Fairs, temples | Social media, OTT platforms, Shopping, Movies, Restaurants, Pubs | |
Driving Factor: | Looking for a trusted, good doctor close to his place for immediate consultations | Looking to upgrade to premium clinics without breaking the bank | Looking for a trusted doctor who would know the family history and can be consulted for general issues of the entire family (parent, kids and themselves) | |
How likely will they be loyal to a service like this? | Loyal as long as there is a Clinikk near his place; If he moves out, would switch to any other options for convenience | They are very loyal; have started using Clinikk for entire family | They are very loyal; have started using Clinikk for entire family; have also referred colleagues | |
Technology Usage | Tech Savvy, Digital person - open to try new things | Not very tech-savvy but can work with digital apps like e-commerce, Facebook, WhatsApp, Sharechat etc | Tech Savvy, Digital person - open to try new things | |
App mostly used | Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto Zomato, Swiggy Spotify, Audible Groww, Zerodha Uber, Ola Instagram, YT, WhatsApp | Meesho, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy Sharechat, Dailyhunt Instagram, WhatsApp, YT, Facebook | Amazon, Flipkart, Big Basket Zomato, Swiggy ET Money, Zerodha Uber, Ola Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook | |
Health and Wellness Attitudes | Very keen on maintaining good health | Worried about maintaining the good health of parents and kids | Very keen on maintaining good health for the entire family | |
Social Intent | Stay healthy and look good; Be a health influencer/advocate among peers | Aspirational. Wants to upgrade in life. Okay to spend a little extra for a better experience as long as it doesn't affect the budget | Stay healthy and keep the kids and parents free from diseases. |
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Functional Goals | Get the best and most immediate treatment from a trusted doctor Get convenient & easy access to doctors Less waiting time at a clinic, a hygienic clinic | Get the best and immediate treatment for his family; Consult and get treated by a doctor close to this house. | Get the best and most immediate treatment from a trusted doctor Get ample doctor time to discuss problems. Get a proper explanation of the diagnosis and no unnecessary drugs or tests Get convenient & and easy access to doctors & medical records |
Personal Goals | Get cured soon of the existing disease and also stay healthy in general preventing any serious health issue | βββ | Take care of the overall health and control medical conditions of the family (kids & elderly) |
Social Goals | βββ | Feel Good amongst peers about the choice of premium clinics and getting the best solution for his family at a great price. | βββ |
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For the user interview, I selected 3 cohorts of users:
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Total User calls: 19 (across all the 3 cohorts)
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User Distribution: Cohort 1: 7 Cohort 2: 6 Cohort 3: 6
Call not connected/RNR = 9
Users refused = 4
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User Name: Kritika
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Initial Lead Source: Google
Married: Yes
Kids: No
Elderly in the family: No
Migrant/Local: Migrant
Type of residence: Rented Apartment (SNN)
Profession: Works with Biocon (E-city) - Non-IT
Which ICP do they look like: ICP1: Migrant/No kids or elderly
Clinikk visited: Bommanahalli
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Questions:
When do you typically choose to visit a doctor?
"There is nothing fixed as such. But I try to avoid it if minor issues - like a little fever or sore throat, will first try steam and all; if it persists for more than 2-3 days or temperature is very high, will go to a doctor"
βHow many times in a year do you visit a doctor?
β "It depends actually. 3-4 times maybe in a year"
When and Why did you visit Clinikk for the first time?
"I think it was around October. I chose Clinikk because it had very good reviews and ratings. Also, the reviews seemed original. The consultation price was just βΉ250, so thought of trying"β
What was your problem the first time?
" I was having migraine pains regularly"
How was your doctor's experience?
"Doctor Sunil was excellent; he did not just write off meds. He listened patiently first, then asked me about my lifestyle, and family history. Initially, he gave me one tablet for SOS and suggested less screen time, also referred me to an ophthalmologist for an eye check. It was finally diagnosed as a power increase and not migraine. I was prescribed specs.
Which aspect of Clinikk made you feel different?
"The diagnosis and the doctor. Dr Sunil was spot on. He did not give me headache medicines just to make money but gave me the right advice and guided me to a specialist. It seemed doctors here were actually working for the patient's benefit and not for money. Whatever I read in the reviews about this clinic and doctor was true"
What else did you like other than Doctor?
"The prescription was a pdf. It was so helpful for me to carry; and also I did not have to download any app, it was just from browser login. very easy. Also, I liked the mission of Clinikk, I saw the CEO's video on your website. Very good job!"
Did you know that you could get medicines and tests as well at Clinikk?
"No, only after the consult, I came to know"β
Did you get a call from us after the consultation?
"yes. Initially, I missed the call; then when I picked up the call, someone from Clinikk called and asked if the pain was gone. It was so sweet of the team. I have never experienced this before in my life. No doctor has called me to find out if I was doing good and Dr Sunil did not even treat me, he referred me."
Could you describe your emotions after the call?
"I was very happy. I remember speaking to my colleague about this just after the call. It felt like you guys cared for me. Really good gesture"
Why did you choose us again?
" When the eye doctor told me that I needed specs and after wearing them, the pain was gone, I thought Dr Sunil was very trustworthy. Also, that call checking about my health was unique. I remembered him well."
What was your problem the second time? When was it?
β" I got fever and cold. It was last month"
How was your experience the second time?
"Same like first. Dr Sunil clearly explained the root cause and gave me an antibiotic course. I got well within 7 days"
βDid you get a follow-up call the second time?
β"Yes, This time I picked up the call the first time. I had some problems with the medicine. Spoke to Geetanjali (the receptionist). She arranged a call with Dr Sunil, he changed the medicine promptly"
Did you know you could teleconsult before?β
"Yes. Geetanjali informed first time only"
βHow aware are you of Clinikk Care Chat WhatsApp? Did you know you could chat?
β "Yes. Geetanjali told me. Also got a prescription from that number I think. Did not try the chat there"
βFor what problems will you choose Clinikk from now on?β
"I will prefer for any problems, if it is very serious I might get advice or go to a specialist. For gynae issues, I will still prefer a specialist."
βWere you okay with paying the bill amount?
"yes, yes. It is very cheap actually. Apollo and all cost around 1000 Rs just for the doctor. I think you guys should increase the fee a little more."β
Would you refer Clinikk to a friend?
"I already did. I have told my friends and colleagues. Since most of them are not originally from Bangalore, Dr Sunil will be very helpful to them. They are yet to visit Clinikk, but I am sure they will visit whenever they need a doctor"
βAny feature you think we can add that will be helpful?
"Nothing as such. But if you could get dental services maybe it will be beneficial for you" β
βAny feedback or points of improvement?
β "Nothing to improve; maybe do some more advertisement. More people should know about you"
βCan we expect you to come back again for your health needs?
"Definitely. I really liked Dr Sunil's approach, you can call him kind of a family doctor for me and my husband in Bangalore now"β
βDid you give us a Google Review?
"Yes. I have given it 5 stars. And have written a review also
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User Name: Dheeran
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Initial Lead Source: Clinikk Branding
Married: Yes
Kids: Yes
Elderly in the family: Yes (Mother - 68 years)
Migrant/Local: Local
Type of residence: Own Independent House
Profession: Hardware Store in Jayanagar
Which ICP do they look like: ICP2: Local/Kids & Elderly
Clinikk visited: JP Nagar
Number of times visited so far: 14
Did he use it for self or family: entire family
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When do you typically choose to visit a doctor?
"Whenever someone in the family is sick for more than a day, I will come to a doctor"
βHow many times in a year do you visit a doctor?
β "My mother is diabetic, so I keep visiting a doctor frequently. For me, I visit 3-4 times maybe"
When and Why did you visit Clinikk for the first time?
"I think it was last year January. I got a free medical test in one of the park activities few years ago, in 2022 maybe. I had seen the Clinikk on my way to work as well. In January, my mother blacked out and fell. Our regular doctor was on vacation. I brought her here."β
What was your problem the first time?
" Mother had blacked out. "
How was your doctor's experience?
"Dr Sashank was there then. He saw her and found out that BP was very high. He made her lie down in the clinic for 2-3 hours, gave her medicines and administered her constantly. He started the hypertension medication immediately. She already had diabetes. So he carefully understood her history. He also asked me to get all the previous prescriptions. He studied them thoroughly and then gave them medicines. I think the clinic closes from 1- 4, but he stayed there with my mother. I think he monitored her for 3-4 hours. It felt like he was my younger brother doing it for his own relative. "
Which aspect of Clinikk made you feel different?
"I have never seen any doctor being so proactive for just one patient. Also, after all of this, the consultation was just βΉ200. I always thought this was some big-shot place from the exteriors. I thought it would cost me around βΉ1500-200. It was unbelievable."
What else did you like other than Doctor?
"Very good and friendly staff. Also, I can call the doctor 24x7. Very easy for chronic patients like my mom to talk about their conditions and adjust medicines.
Did you know that you could get medicines and tests as well at Clinikk?
"No, only after the consult, I came to know"β
Did you get a call from us after the consult?
"yes. They called to check on my mother. It was really good. I was happy with the way they treated"
Could you describe your emotions after the call?
"I was very happy. My mom also felt it was a personal doctor asking about her well-beingin after discharge."
Why did you choose us again?
" I liked the experience. Everything was in one place - medicine, doctor, test. the doctor was very good and caring. The location was nearby. Most importantly it was very affordable. Since my mother needed regular visits, it seemed the best option. My mom also liked Dr Shashank a lot. So, we started coming here instead of our previous doctor"
What was your problem the second time? When was it?
β" I had a pain in my left elbow. Not sure when it was, I think few days after my mom's episode"
How was your experience the second time?
"Very good. Dr Shashank asked me to do an x-ray; found nothing serious. He gave me a few exercises and gave me a pain relief spray. It got better in 3-4 days
βDid you get a follow-up call the second time?
β"Yes, I did not know that Clinikk did it for all patients. I thought it was for my mom the first time because she was serious. But this was really a great experience. Now I look forward to the call every time after a consult."
Did you know you could teleconsult before?β
"Yes. Latha informed first time only"
Did you view the prescription online on our website?
"yes, I have seen the PDF. Very helpful"
βHow aware are you of Clinikk Care Chat WhatsApp? Did you know you could chat?
"Yes. I got a prescription from that number I think. I use it often for any queries. Very helpful to get prompt responses. Also easy to use"
Do you know how many times have you visited so far?
"Not sure. 15-20 times maybe? I keep visiting since then"
What made you keep using our services?
"We loved your service; also the good experience is consistent. I have seen many doctors or hospitals - all of them want to make money out of the patients; this seemed different, felt like treating patients was more important than making extra money.β
Who all members of your family use it?β
"My entire family. I come here only first. My family has my mother, wife and 2 sons. I prefer Clinikk for everyone. But the majority of my visits are for my mom; because she needs frequent monitoring for her diabetes and hypertension"
βWere you okay to pay the bill amount each time?
"yes, This is very affordable."β
Would you refer Clinikk to a friend?
"I already did. I think 2-3 of my friends have visited also."
βAny feature you think we can add that will be helpful?
"See if you can get X-rays in-house; will be easier for patients" β
βAny feedback or points of improvement?
β "Nothing to improve; See if you can keep Sundays open."
βWould you be open to visitingand any other branches of Clinikk in Bangalore if need be?
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"Yes. I have given it 5 stars. And have written a review also
I checked the feedback forms submitted by the user for the CSAT scores. He had given 5 for the first two consults. For all of his consults, he has rated 5.
I also checked his usage data. 7/14 visits were for his mom; 2 were for his kids; 4 for himself; 1 for his wife
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User Name: Jeet Baruah
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Initial Lead Source: Practo
Married: Yes
Kids: Yes
Elderly in the family: Sometimes (Mother - 62 years, Father - 67 - keeps visiting Bangalore)
Migrant/Local: Migrant
Type of residence: Owns Flat in HSR
Profession: Principal Architect, Wipro
Which ICP do they look like: ICP3: Migrant/Kids & Elderly
Clinikk visited: Koramangala
Number of times visited so far: 4
Did he use it for himself or his family: the entire family
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When do you typically choose to visit a doctor?
"Depends. If the kids are sick, I prefer not to delay; for me and my wife, we try self-medication and then come to a doctor if not cured."
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"For my kids, I keep visiting a doctor frequently. Maybe 7-8 times. For me and my wife, approx 1-2 times maybe"
When and Why did you visit Clinikk for the first time?
"Last April. I saw very good ratings on Practo. Also, was nearer to my workplace. I work in Koramangala"β
What was your problem the first time?
" I had fever, cough and cold"
How was your doctor's experience?
"Dr Renuka was very good. She diagnosed me and well, asked my history before medication. She gave me an antibiotic course and started it immediately at the clinic itself because of the temperature. I liked her approach. She explained her diagnosis and the reason for the choice of the medication thoroughly. She seemed to know what she was doing."
Which aspect of Clinikk made you feel different?
"The entire setup. Premium look and feel; I had a high fever and I hardly waited for the doctor. I like how the protocol involves measuring vitals; it says a lot about the kind of approach that is prevalent here. Also, the digital prescription is a boon. Reading a prescription is easy & also the storage of it. No fear of losing the previous records; very smartly thought."
What else did you like other than Doctor?
"Courteous staff; teleconsultation option.
Did you know that you could get medicines and tests as well at Clinikk that time?
"Yes, I think I read it in the services section of Practo"β
Did you get a call from us after the consultation?
"yes. They called to check on my health and if I needed any help"
Could you describe your emotions after the call?
"Honestly, I did not expect that. This was going beyond a step to show your care for the patients. It just 10x-ed my experience of the clinic."
Why did you choose us again?
" I liked the experience. Also, I did some research about your company. Realised and resonated with what problem you were trying to solve. The medical approach was excellent; the doctor was good, it was convenient, modern; also digitally available - it was the best choice for a family clinic that was missing in our lives."
What was your problem the second time? When was it?
β" My wife had some gynec problems; I suggested she spoke to Dr Renuka once. It was around June-July last year"
How was your experience the second time?
"Very good. It was indeed the right decision to come here. Dr Renuka suggested some lifestyle changes and a few medications, and it worked for us.
βDid you get a follow-up call the second time?
β"Yes, we got. My wife was ecstatic; she felt this was a very personal touch"
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"Yes. Kavitha informed first time only"
Did you view the prescription online on our website?
"yes, the very first visit; in fact, I referred to that instead of the printout. It is a very helpful feature."
βHow aware are you of Clinikk Care Chat WhatsApp? Did you know you could chat?
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"I have visited for myself and my wife. I brought my mother once for a health checkup. For my kids we still visit their paediatrician, but I am open to consulting Dr Renuka for advice in case of emergency "
What made you keep using our services?
β "As I told you before, I loved the experience here; the doctor is trustworthy and it's very convenient.
βWere you okay to pay the bill amount each time?
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Would you refer Clinikk to a friend?
"I already did. My sister had visited the Kagagdaspura branch one time."
βAny feature you think we can add that will be helpful?
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βAny feedback or points of improvement?
"See if you can get a paediatrician; also you should open one branch in Whitefield; you will attract a good crowd"
βWould you be open to visitingthe any other branches of Clinikk in Bangalore if need be?
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βDid you give us a Google Review?
" I have given Practo ratings. I gave it 5 stars. And have written a review also. My wife has given a 5-star rating and a review on Google
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I also checked his usage data. 2/4 visits were for himself; 1 for his wife; 1 for his mother
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Clinikks are retail outlets or physical clinics. The modes of discovery are :
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A patient can walk in directly without booking an appointment from any of the above modes of discovery. However, they can also book an appointment through our website.β
The activation for a user in the healthcare service will be only post-consultation. In healthcare, trust starts building only after the doctor's medicine works. So, right from discovery to the physical experience to the consultation itself - the entire journey will be an onboarding journey for the user. The value of the service is perceived along with the entire experience after the consultation.
For Clinikk, these will be the onboarding steps:
Introducing Staff Members in a Clinikk:
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1. General Physician (MBBS Doctor) 2. Nurse 3. PCC (Patient Care Co-ordinator) or receptionist.
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The Google My Business (GMB) Profile is crucial for anyone searching for a "doctor near me", "clinic near me" or "general physician near me" on Google Search or Maps from their area. It is the first touchpoint for those users and plays an important role in convincing the user to visit the store. The GMB page for all Clinikk branches is well maintained and regularly updated; special measures are taken or Google reviews after a great experience.
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A user can find the Clinikk website (home page) when searching for a "doctor" or "clinic" service or "Clinikk" on Google. The website allows booking for any of the 11 clinics. The approximate Website Visit (home page - https://clinikk.com/) - to - walk in to the clinic conversion rate is around 0.8-1%. We typically get an average of 20- 40 website leads a month, out of which 70-80% finally walk in. The conversion rate from Visit a Health Hub Page (https://clinikk.com/clinics-bangalore) to walk-in to clinic is about 5%. That's why the website details on the GMB page have the respective Clinikk pages (https://clinikk.com/clinics-bangalore/health-hub-jp-nagar) for quick booking for reduced drop off.
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The User is mostly primed about some kind of experience to expect at the Clinic. If they are coming from GMB, they might have already read the reviews which said "Friendly staff", "Good, clean clinic" etc. Website visitorsASAP have seen the images of the staff members and the clinic; also they would know that Clinikk is trying to provide a different experience because "Clinikk is a different kind of healthcare" (as mentioned on the website)
When a new user comes, he gets greeted by the PCC. This is expected. At this point, the psychology of the user is to meet the doctor ASAP and get treatment for his disease.
Now the user is asked for a few details; even this is expected given the registration system at Hospitals. But a heads-up from the PCC at this point can be helpful for the user's experience.
Ex: After greeting, the PCC could add "Sir, we will need a few details of yours to serve better. Could you help me with your number?"
At this point, PCC can figure out if they are fresh or repeat users from the system. And the PCC can accordingly drive the conversation. One positive point of the heads-up is that the user is now primed for a few questions and would gladly oblige.
After registration, PCC informs about the consultation price; most users would already know if coming from GMB or the website; a few users who did not research well online or were referred might find this information new. But good move to reassure the price value they know.
Asking for a "reason to visit" again at the reception for a Website user is redundant and can be a bad experience; either the data entered into the website by the user is retrieved at this point or not asked in the website at all. Also can get uncomfortable for patients to talk about health problems in the public reception area.
When the PCC directs patients to accompany the nurse, it may create confusion for first-time visitors. Unaware of their destination, they might assume they are being taken to the doctor's room or become perplexed about undergoing tests without a prescription.
A good approach could be that the PCC introduces the nurse and informs the patient that the nurse will take his vitals before meeting the doctor; this would help the user understand the flow better.
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While the TV content aims to inform customers about Clinikk's features and location, people often disregard it, engrossed in their phones. To better engage first-time visitors, we could introduce a digital experience sent directly to their phones. This quick digital journey would highlight Clinikk's USPs and reassure customers that they made the right choice in visiting us.
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As discussed before, it is quite plausible for a first-time user to get a little confused when accompanying the nurse. Also, many users won't really be confident in their understanding of the "vital measurement".
Here, since the nurse explains to the patient about the vitals being measured, it clarifies and helps the user to relax. This step, in fact, might be a mini-aha moment because the user thinks the promise of a different experience has already started since general clinics do not measure vitals unless for regular illness.
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At this point, the doctor spends a considerable amount of time listening to the patient's problem. Clinikk's training and protocols are designed in such a way that the doctors explain the diagnosis, reason for medication, and dosage in detail. This thorough explanation itself provides a good experience for the users. Additionally, this experience aligns with the positive reviews mentioned, thereby meeting the user's expectations of the doctor's approach so far.
After the consultation, the doctor starts typing the prescription on their laptop. At this point, when the user is asked to wait outside while the prescription is being generated, they might feel uneasy as they are accustomed to receiving a written prescription explained by the doctor themselves. A good approach could be:
a) The doctor informs the patient to wait outside while they type the prescription and tells them that the nurse will explain the medications again. The doctor anyway discusses the dosage after the diagnosis.
b) Allow the user to sit in the chamber and show them the laptop as they type the prescription, then briefly explain it. After the explanation, the doctor can say that they can collect the prescription from the reception, and the nurse will assist with dosage details again.
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At the reception, the PCC informs the user that they can buy medicines from the clinic itself and asks for their choice. This is good for the user's experience as it gives a clear option to opt for medicines from Clinikk or from outside.
Once the user receives the printed prescription, where the medicine and dosage are clearly mentioned, there's a slight delight moment because, unlike other clinics where you need to refer to handwritten prescriptions with obscure handwriting, here everything is easily readable.
The nurse re-explains the medications and packs them - this reassures their trust that the entire team is providing the best care for their ailment.
After payment, the PCC informs about the prescription on the website, Care Chat on WhatsApp, and free consultation within 7 days - the user gets to know that things are digital here, and they can access it online - another differentiator. The 7-day free consultation also makes them relaxed that even if their condition worsens, they won't spend extra. All this information from the PCC primes the user for the digital experience later.
The PCC also tells the user that they will call to check on them, yet again informing them upfront of a possible call on their number so that the chances of connection are higher.
A happy "get well soon" wish ends the entire journey on a positive note.
A key point to note: For some users, in the journey, the PCC asks for a review if they had a great experience. Now since there are review targets for the team, it is essential to make sure the review is requested and not forced and taken only when they had a great experience; also the health of the user should be considered before the request; because this can kill the entire experience if it appears forceful.
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The user was already primed by the PCC about the Care Chat and online prescription access on the website. Now, the user realizes that they have received the WhatsApp message before leaving the clinic.
Providing upfront information helps the user explore the website for the prescription better; also, the user is now more informed to chat with the Care Chat team online.
This is a good example of the promise being met. The digital prescription also matches the customer value proposition (CVP) of digital medical records. Additionally, once logged in, the user is more likely to use the website for future use cases as well.
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Once Logged in, the dashboard clearly has two tabs segregated: one for prescriptions, and one for reports.
Even if the reports tab is empty, this helps the user understand two things clearly:
a) At Clinikk you can get lab tests.
b) all lab reports can be accessed from the dashboard.
The prescriptions are listed in order of recency. Each prescription is clearly labeled with the doctor's name, primary symptom, Clinikk branch name, and date. When clicked, the PDF opens as a document and can be downloaded.
The entire dashboard is simple and very easy to access - not many options are present. Since the user was already primed before, this could be the easiest way they get their digital medical experience.
The top section highlights the AskAI section; boasts of a brag-worthy feature; and also mentions what kind of help to expect from AI in the copy. The same is reiterated after each prescription. This reinstates the technologically advanced and different experience proposition;
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Click on the View PDF, downloads PDF on mobile and opens on a new tab on Desktop:
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Since this level of clarity and additional guidance is not very common in the healthcare industry, it is definitely convenient and a delight moment for the user.
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The Ask AI feature is very simple and helps you with prompt types that aid in getting a solid answer. Also, the first page mentions that the information might not be accurate and should not replace a doctor's advice - this shows transparency and caution while still giving a feel of AI and tech in healthcare. This feature is cool, and trendy (since it involves AI), and can imprint the positioning of a digital-first tech company that understands healthcare well; again reinstating the customer value proposition (CVP) to the users. While not a very helpful feature, it serves as a socially bragging feature for users and can drive referrals or WOM.
Generally after 3 days, PCC calls to check for the health of the customer. Typically the call success rate is 72% and 28% times it is RNR (Ringing not responding). The intention of the call is to check with the user as to how they are feeling, in case the dosage did not work, PCC would help them with a tele-consult with the doctor and if required book a follow-up visit for them.
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The call typically lasts for 4-5 minutes.
The good part - the user is already primed about this call at the clinic before leaving.
Also, generally for acute problems like fever, cold, or stomach upset, the patient starts feeling better in 2-3 days. So, the user already feels better and psychologically trusts the medication. At this point, when the PCC calls and asks, "Sir, you visited for the xx problem on yy date. How are you feeling now?" it automatically triggers a happy moment. This is the "AHA moment" where the user feels cared for and loves that someone is checking on them.
At this point, if the user is still not well, the PCC further tries to help by saying, "Let me help you with a teleconsultation so you can speak to the doctor right now," and books the teleconsult. In 10 minutes, the user gets a call from the doctor and speaks to them. The good point is that the user, who was about to lose trust in the doctor, gets a quick solution from the comfort of their home and gets hooked to the convenience and the extra care shown by the PCC. This call, if responded to, has been the delight factor for almost 90-95% of users.
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The feedback on the experience is captured in a tally form. The link is shared as a CTA button "Share Feedback" with the prescription WhatsApp.
March Data for NPS and Response Rate:
4.6 CSAT, 91% NPS from 67 respondents (response rate = 1.2%) since Feb 13 2024. (Low response rate definitely inflating)
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Timing: The feedback form should ideally be sent just after the follow-up call or 3 days, irrespective of the call response status. Right now, it is being sent just after the consult, and people are missing it - reasons: too sick, missing the feedback button since the prescription gets importance, or not activated enough to share feedback. After the follow-up call (if responded), they will already be delighted and would want to contribute with their feedback.
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Number of questions/choice of form: A short and crisp feedback form with just two questions looks easy to fill. But the moment you add a rating >=9, you get 2 more questions; definitely a drop-off point - people might drop off here or change the rating to <=9 to avoid an extra question. It should have been a progressive disclosure form; that would have not created a bad experience like this.
Content: The content is simple and easy to understand, but the question "What did you like about Clinikk the most" could come with options instead of a sentence where the users can write anything vague or not concrete/important. This question can be a very good way to validate the CPV and what customers perceive. It definitely needs to be redone.
Healthcare is a long game of trust. Both the use case and the chance of repeat visits are very low. With a plethora of good doctors to choose from, how do you retain a user?
Let's take a step back to understand.
Imagine you're new to the city, and after researching online, you've found a doctor. You visited them for an acute problem and got treated - you're just happy. Say, you also got a better experience, something more than just the treatment - you're very happy. But that still doesn't make you a loyal user yet!
Loyalty comes when you keep getting the same experience, and not just you, but everyone around you as well. And that can only happen if you try them again. But when you fall sick again (say, after 6 months of this episode), how likely are you going to remember the doctor? You possibly will if you had a "very happy feeling", and not just a "happy feeling."
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So, talking to the customers, and keeping our USP in place, here are the major activation metrics I think would make a user loyal to Clinikk for their health-related issues:
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A user typically sees a doctor 2-3 times a year. If the user decides to come to the same doctor (Clinikk) at least 2 times, then he is likely to continue coming to us. As per the user insights, we noticed that it typically takes more than 1 visit to have the recall imprinted on the user. Also, this means the user values the treatment/care and is ready to travel and spend the amount for this care.
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This is very important for their first visit. The idea of a good treatment is when the medicine works in the stipulated time. For the majority of the acute cases, the medicine course is <=7 days in general. If the user feels better within the medicine course, they trust the treatment and the doctor. And their chance of a second visit is high. Once the second visit is done, the same experience needs to be repeated to confirm the trust which is essential for retention.
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As evident from the user insights, Almost all the users who responded to the follow-up call had their moment of delight. The follow-up call to check on their health made them differentiate Clinikk from other providers. And this interaction helps them in brand recall when they fall sick later.
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When someone refers a friend or family member to a doctor, it is mainly because of the kind of experience they have had. Healthcare is a very sensitive topic, and if it is referred to, it is mostly because of first-hand experience. If a user refers a friend within 6 months, they are likely to have loved the experience with or without a second visit. And if they remember the brand and trust the brand enough to refer their friends, we have likely won them over. The user insights also show that some of the users who loved the experience on their first visit referred their friends and later walked in multiple times for their own use cases.
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The medicine typically begins to take effect within 3 days after the consultation. If a patient is not feeling any better by then, they might have already tried to reach out for a teleconsultation or any other support, either through the electronic health record (EHR) system or via WhatsApp. This is the logic behind the 3-day time frame - it means in the worst case, the max time for these feature explorations will be on average within 3 days.
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Data shows that >90% of users who visited the "prescription view" event in the EHR or the WhatsApp chat enablement had done a second visit with Clinikk. This is mainly because, when they logged in for the prescription, they realised that they could see all their prescriptions in the dashboard. For users with lab tests, it was an even better rate of conversion. The average engagement is about 2 min 37 sec on this page (highest). This feature increases the trust of the user and pushes them to refer. β
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The same goes for the chatbot and support feature on WhatsApp. It is convenient and very easily accessible.
Both features are also worth bragging about; the intrinsic intent for referral can stem from a desire for social bragging, where the user feels that the experience is worth sharing and impressing their peers.
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Also, data shows that 100% (19/19) of users had referred Clinikk to someone. (although not all referrals have walked in). 63% (12/19) of the users had either visited EHR or interacted with WhatsApp within the first day of consult; 26% on Day 2 and 1% on Day 3.
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100% of users who have had >= 4 visits over 2 years have rated >=4 CSAT stars at least in 3 consults. If the users have felt that the experience was >=4 at least two times in a year (normal frequency), it acts as a sense of consistency and eventually enables them to start using it for themselves as well as their families.
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100% of users who had written a Google review after their first visit revisited Clinikk within 6-8 months. And 100% of the users who did not write a review after their first visit obliged by leaving a review during their second visit.
Two things work in the business's favour here:
1) if a user takes the pain to write a message that is public to the world, the experience is really good! A user can still put just ratings when pushed but writing a review needs commitment
2) since they have written highly about Clinikk, they remember the brand and chose to believe their review and visit for care again.
Generally, 75-80% of the reviews we receive are from new users who typically write them within 7-10 days of their first visit. The 6-month timeframe is set because users generally revisit within this period, and the remaining 20-25% of users come back and write a review during their second visit.
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Logging into the website portal multiple times within 10 days of the consultation indicates a high level of engagement and activation. The user could potentially log in to access Electronic Health Records (EHR) or even go through the company's mission/vision and other offerings. This behaviour suggests the user values the healthcare service provided and is committed to understanding their health information, treatment plan and about the Company proactively.
Logging in to the portal is an extra step where the user takes the pain to enter their number and OTP.
Repeated logins within a short period imply the user is actively reviewing their prescription, potentially clarifying doubts or following up on the consultation. This level of engagement signifies a high likelihood of continued utilization of Clinikk's services and digital offerings, leading to higher retention and loyalty.
It is essential to track this data as this will help us prove the hypothesis that a user who refers in 6 months is likely to retain. Since most of these referrals are informal word-of-mouth events, it is tricky to track them. One option could be to create a robust referral system that is used by all users or we create a share-worthy or socially bragging feature which can be seamlessly shared as an add-on and tracked during these offline WOM moments. Or we track each referral when they walk in; meaning: if a fresh user at the reception says he has been referred by friends/family, we start noting the referrer's number to track it down; the attribution window will be very high in this case.
The referral event and time of repeat visits of the user I also essential to measure the activation timelines.
It means that if we acquire a new user in January 2024, we need to track the number of paid walk-ins he does by the end of the year or typically December 2024. The hypothesis is that if a user visits at least 2 times a year (the average Indian goes to a doctor 2-3 times a year), then he/she will choose Clinikk again for their health care needs. Tracking this is fairly easy. But the correct measurement of this metric will be when the user walks in for the third time within or after 12 months - because that's when he has exceeded the number of possible choices needed to be a loyal customer.
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How many new users vs number of Google Reviews received should be tracked. Also, the time of consultation to Google review date should be a metric that needs to be considered. Both of these metrics are important to measure the hypothesis that a new user who writes a review within 6 months will retain. The time taken for a new user to write a review will help us understand the typical TAT of that cohort - should be measured cohort-wise. Ideally, if the new user who wrote a review visits >=2 times in the entire year, this hypothesis will be a success.
Example: If a user visits for the first time in Jan 2024, and he writes a review within June 2024 then if this user visits >=2 times in 2024, he will be considered retained (same logic since a user on average sees a doctor 2-3 times a year).
The number of reviews vs the number of new users will be a good metric to measure the percentage number of new users who are committed enough to 'write a review" instead of just rate. This information will be handy in growing this metric in the future to improve retention if the above hypothesis on activation holds true.
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This is a hygiene to measure this metric for any business anyhow. This helps us understand the quality of service. This metric should be measured clinic-wise to help identify any service or customer satisfaction flaws if any.
This should also be measured cohort-wise for new users. If the user visits at least twice a year and gives a CSAT score of 4+ Stars, he/she is likely to come back the next year.
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At this point, the interaction rate is also important to track; meaning the number of feedback forms filled vs the number of new users in a month (both clinic-wise and cohort-wise) is essential. If needed, users could be incentivised to take honest feedback after the service. Clinic-wise data will help us identify which users have low interaction rates. Maybe priming them during the journey is a good start to reduce drop-offs. Ex- the PCC could mention that they will receive a feedback form with the prescription.
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This metric is essential to track as the follow-up calls create an AHA moment for new users.
This metric should be ideally tracked for all users but with special attention to month-wise new user cohorts. As per the hypothesis, this number should ideally result in a spike in referral rates and repeat rates within 6 months to 1 year. That's why to understand the impact, measuring this cohort-wise makes more sense.
Since two of the hypotheses strongly depend on a smaller milestone of a follow-up call, it is very important to identify the number of RNR calls. Essentially, each RNR call acts as a missed opportunity. The number of RNR calls should be tracked per Clinikk. The most underperforming Clinikks in terms of connection rates should be audited. The PCC needs to be retrained on the pitch. Users should be primed
about this call when they leave so that the chances of them accepting the call are high. Other alternatives like dropping a message on RNR like "This was xx from your Care Team at Clinikk Koramangala. Trying to reach out to you to check up on, your health; suggest a good time to connect."
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This number should be as low as possible, especially for new users- because this causes the AHA moment and can drive referrals and repeat.
The hypothesis that a user who refers at least once in the first 6 months retains, is a function of smaller milestones like EHR dashboard visit on the website. EHR Dashboard visit is tracked internally in the systems by an event called "prescription view". This metric is of utmost importance to track the correlation of referrals vs the number of event triggers.
If the referral attribution takes more than 6 months, it will be challenging to validate the hypothesis.
For example, if a user avails the Clinikk service in January and visits the EHR dashboard during the same month. If this user informally refers to their friend A, and A eventually walks in around October (9 months later), then the hypothesis becomes difficult to prove. This is because there is no way to determine whether the user had referred A within the initial 6-month period.
An alternative approach could be to track the cohort of users who have completed the " view prescription" event (accessed the EHR dashboard) within the first 3 days of their initial visit. If these users revisit Clinikk within the same year, it can be considered a positive indicator since it ultimately contributed to their retention.
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The Care team Chat has all doctor/ clinical service-related chats tagged as "consultation" support tickets. An uptick in these numbers should either increase the number of referrals or ultimately the retention/repeat rate of these users.
The referral attribution issue and alternatives hold true for this case as well just like the "Prescription View" event use case.
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This metric will help us understand the intensity of engagement and activation. A higher average number of logins within the 10-day window could indicate a higher level of activation and interest in Clinikk.
Another important metric could be the percentage of users who log in at least twice within 10 days of the consult. This metric will give us a sense of the proportion of users who are meeting the minimum threshold of activation (logging in more than once), which can be compared across different cohorts or segments of users.
The number of unique users logging into the portal within 10 days of their consult should also be measured to understand the count of the users who are exhibiting the desired activation behaviour, allowing us to track the actual volume of unique activated users.
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Also, which pages are visited frequently by the users will be good to know metric; if we see that the user is spending some time on the "Who are We" page or "FAQ" page, it is highly likely the user is trying to understand the company and business model. If the user is spending time on the membership page, maybe this user is a good candidate to later upsell the membership plan after repeat visits. This gives us a better understanding of the overall user behaviour on our website acquired from clinic visits.
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In addition to the number of logins, tracking the time spent on the portal can provide insights into the depth of engagement and activation. Users who spend more time on the portal are likely more engaged with their healthcare information and treatment plan. Since we already know that the EHR page has the highest engagement, tracking this metric will help us better the page and eventually add more features for engagement.
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