Better systems, better care: How automation is transforming the future of healthcare

When you work in healthcare, your time is best spent where it matters most: caring for people. But for many healthcare practices, that mission is being held back by outdated systems, manual admin, and time-consuming compliance tasks.

Thankfully, automation is changing that.

From managing patient bookings and rostering staff to invoicing and reconciling payments, smart digital tools and software are giving healthcare providers the freedom to focus on delivering high-quality care while staying financially healthy and compliant at the same time.

Why automation is a game-changer for healthcare practices

For many healthcare practices, manual processes are a significant drain on time and resources. From booking appointments and managing patient records to handling billing and payroll, these tasks can divert valuable time away from what matters most: patient care. Automation helps by streamlining these repetitive tasks, reducing errors, and freeing up staff to focus on more impactful work.

Imagine a world where patient scheduling is seamless, billing is accurate and timely, and reports are generated with a few clicks. This isn’t a distant dream; it’s the reality that automation can bring to your healthcare practice now. 

By embracing technology, practices can improve operational efficiency, enhance the patient experience, and even boost their financial health.

Xero: The foundation for automated healthcare finance

At the heart of any efficient healthcare practice lies robust accounting software. Xero provides the ideal foundation for automating your financial processes. From managing invoices and expenses to reconciling bank accounts, Xero helps healthcare practices maintain accurate financial records with ease. This real-time view of your finances empowers you to make informed decisions and ensures your practice stays on a healthy financial footing.

But the real power of Xero for healthcare practices comes alive when you connect it with specialised apps. These integrations extend Xero’s capabilities, allowing for even greater automation across different aspects of practice management.

Take automation further with Xero-connected apps

To truly unlock the potential of automation in your healthcare practice, consider integrating with apps designed specifically for your industry.

Here are just three Xero-connected apps that can help you create a more efficient and patient-centric practice:

1. Deputy: Streamline team scheduling and time tracking

Deputy makes it easy for healthcare providers to schedule shifts, manage timesheets, and ensure team coverage, all while staying compliant with employment laws and award rates.

With Deputy, you can:

• create and publish rosters in minutes
• track employee hours with digital timesheets and mobile clock-ins
• automate award rate calculations and breaks
• integrate timesheets directly with Xero payroll

Whether you’re managing a small clinic or a large, multi-site practice, Deputy helps keep your workforce running smoothly, your staff engaged, and your payroll accurate.

2. ShiftCare: Streamlining NDIS and aged care management

ShiftCare is a purpose-built platform for disability and aged care providers that helps manage staff, client schedules, and compliance, all in one place.

With ShiftCare, you can:

• build rosters quickly, even for complex care shifts
  
• log staff hours and track travel in real time
  
• capture clinical notes and meet compliance requirements
  
• generate NDIS-ready invoices

The best part? ShiftCare integrates directly with Xero to automatically sync timesheets and invoices, making payroll and billing easier and more accurate.

3. Splose: Practice management for allied health and therapy teams

Splose is designed to support allied health professionals and therapists by simplifying their daily workflows. It brings together client records, appointment scheduling, treatment notes, and compliance features into one intuitive platform.

With Splose, you can:

• automate appointment bookings and reminders
  
• create and send invoices directly from client records
  
• track client funding and NDIS budgets
  
• sync invoices and payments to Xero for full visibility

This helps your team stay organised and focused on delivering great care while ensuring you never lose track of funding or follow-ups.

The future of healthcare is automated

Embracing automation isn’t just about adopting new technology; it’s about building a more resilient, efficient, and patient-focused healthcare practice. 

By using the power of Xero and its ecosystem of connected apps, your healthcare practice can reduce administrative burdens, improve financial accuracy, and ultimately, free up valuable time and resources to deliver better care. 

The future of healthcare is here, and it’s driven by smart automation.
Explore all healthcare apps and clinic management software available in the Xero App Store.