Medic
Equipping health workers with world-class software.
Overview
Medic is a nonprofit organization that builds and deploys the Community Health Toolkit (CHT), an open-source software platform that supports community health workers in delivering equitable care. The CHT helps health workers provide doorstep care, track pregnancies, ensure children are vaccinated, and follow up with patients.
✨ Key Features
- Community Health Toolkit (CHT) core software
- Care coordination and automated workflows
- Decision support and clinical guidelines
- Offline-first mobile application
- Analytics dashboards for program managers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus exclusively on community health workflows
- Deeply integrated care guidelines and decision support
- A strong, collaborative community of practice around the CHT
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive, open-source digital toolkit co-designed with and for community health workers, enabling them to deliver high-quality, equitable care in hard-to-reach areas.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used by over 60,000 health workers, supporting care for 40 million people.
- Deployed by partners in over 20 countries.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Hospital information systems
- Logistics management
- One-time field surveys
🏆 Alternatives
While CommCare is a highly flexible platform, Medic's CHT is purpose-built for community health, offering more specialized features and a dedicated community focused on this specific use case.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Via community forums and direct engagement with Medic tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Community Health Toolkit (CHT) is free and open-source software. Costs are associated with deployment support, hosting, and configuration.
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