How Dr. Digital left devices behind for remote, scalable, device-free health monitoring

Company background

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Dr. Digital is a Czech telemedicine provider that started by delivering connected devices to elderly patients’ homes. These tools enabled remote consultations and regular check-ins. But as the company grew, hardware logistics became a roadblock.

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“We realized we could take care of more people if we let go of the hardware,”

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says Ondrej Svoboda, CEO of Dr. Digital. “So we pivoted to become a purely software-based system that still keeps doctors at the center.”

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Today, Dr. Digital serves tens of thousands of users across the Czech Republic—bringing quality healthcare into people’s homes, no equipment needed.

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Scaling preventive health

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Dr. Digital set out to transform how preventive care is delivered — making it more accessible, proactive, and scalable through digital channels. With it’s roots in telemedicine, the team focused on expanding into employer wellness programs, chronic disease detection, and population health initiatives.

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But even digital care had it’s limits.Vital signs still relied on physical devices, which limited scalability and added workloads for clinicians. Patients lacked accessible, easy-to-use equipment to check their health regularly — especially those not already using wearables or blood pressure monitors.

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To move forward, Dr. Digital needed a better way—one that supported their vision for large-scale, preventive virtual care. Their must-haves:

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- A device-free, digital-first way to track vital sign.

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- Clinically validated results, especially for blood pressure, which was central to many of their programs.

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- A cost-effective solution that could be embedded into their digital services and accessed by patients with just a smartphone.

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Integrating AI-powered health insights

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Dr. Digital found that solution in Shen AI.

The Shen.AI SDK allowed users to measure their blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and more—just by scanning their face with a smartphone or webcam. No wearables. No cuffs. No training needed.

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It delivered on every front:

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No hardware – Just a smartphone camera

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Clinically validated – Accurate across skin tones and lighting conditions

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Easy to integrate – Fast setup, flexible pricing, and strong support

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What stood out wasn’t just the technology—but how well it aligned with Dr. Digital’s values: accessible, reliable, and built for scale.

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The impact

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Integrating Shen AI enabled Dr. Digital to deliver real-time health insights at scale–without the need for medical hardware. Users gained convenient access to health checks that were simple, fast, and consistent. 

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For Dr. Digital, the shift removed logistical complexity, expanded reach across new patient groups, and supported growing partnerships with insurers and employers. It’s preventive care that works—for patients and providers alike.

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Integrating Shen AI into our platform helped us scale preventive care without the operational burden of distributing and managing medical devices. That’s a game-changer for a virtual clinic like ours.

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Our users can now check key vitals like blood pressure with just a smartphone, no cuff, no training needed. The data is clinically validated, reliable, and accessible in under a minute.

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It’s a seamless experience that aligns perfectly with how we deliver digital care. The SDK was easy to implement, and the Shen team has been responsive and professional partner at every step.