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July 31, 2021
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How Medpods Medical Centres Are Expanding Through the Franchising Model3 min read

Published By:

Gavin McInnes

Founder of GRM LAW

Key Takeaways:

Franchise Expansion and Sales: GRM LAW has actively assisted the Medpods franchisor with major commercial transactions, including the sale of existing clinics and the opening of two new franchise locations on the Gold Coast and in Adelaide.
Shopping Centre Integration: The Medpods business model is uniquely designed to operate within modern shopping centres, establishing a focal point for healthcare while building solid relationships with local allied health and pharmacy businesses.
Advanced Patient Technology: The medical centres utilise innovative technology to minimise patient waiting times, featuring iPad Checking Bars, service-explaining holograms, and automated SMS notifications upon arrival.
Comprehensive Healthcare Services: Medpods offers an extensive range of medical care, from skin cancer checks to occupational medicine, all supported by an integrated patient record and a dedicated app for medical reminders.

In recent months, GRM LAW has established and continued to assist the franchised medical centre business known as Medpods Medical Centres. There has been much activity for the franchisor who has overseen with the assistance of GRM LAW:

· the sale of the corporately owned business at North Lakes to Talem Medical Group;

· the sale of the Maroochydore clinic to My Med Clinic Maroochydore Pty Ltd; and

· the opening of 2 new medical centre franchise locations at:

o Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast; and

o Arndale Shopping Centre in Adelaide.

Medpods is an innovative and uniquely designed health system.

Designed to fit into modern shopping centres throughout Australia, its aim is simply to enrich the patients experience through a modern and friendly medical facility.

The use of the latest technology also aims to address the time constraints placed on both doctors and clients.

What will Medpods be offering that other medical centres don’t?

· Minimal waiting time for patients

· Dynamic , communicative medical practitioners

· iPad Checking Bars for patients

· Holograms explaining patient services

· SMS notifications to patients upon arriving at shopping Centre explaining services

· Online appointments

· Skin cancer checks

· Prescription service

· Wound care dressings

· Diabetes care

· Travel medicine

· Sports medicine

· Occupational medicine ( including drug and alcohol testing)

· Integrated patient record (available with MedExpress at all shopping centres)

· Patient app for medical reminders, appointment reminders , social media

Medpods is designed for the best environmental outcomes coupled with a unique patient experience. It is anticipated that the Medpods health system will serve as a focal point for the provision of health within the shopping centre, also establishing solid relationships with allied health, pharmacy and local business owners.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

For more information on how GRM LAW can assist you or your business to achieve the results your desire, please get in touch at info@grmlaw.com.au, www.grmlaw.com.au or give us a call 07 3367 8681 | 0434 374 553.