Direct primary care

Hint Announces Partnership with E Powered Benefits to Enable Better Access to Direct Primary Care Through Performance Health Plans

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

San Francisco, CA, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hint Health , the leading provider of membership management, billing, and employer direct contracting infrastructure for Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinics nationwide has partnered with E Powered Benefits to enable the benefit of DPC within their Performance Health Plans allowing employers on E Powered plans to easily and effortlessly implement DPC at scale.

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  • San Francisco, CA, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hint Health , the leading provider of membership management, billing, and employer direct contracting infrastructure for Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinics nationwide has partnered with E Powered Benefits to enable the benefit of DPC within their Performance Health Plans allowing employers on E Powered plans to easily and effortlessly implement DPC at scale.
  • As employers continue to demand better healthcare outcomes for their employees at affordable, transparent prices, E Powered Benefits, led by visionary David Contorno, has met the industry needs by building value-based, transparent & responsible health plans.
  • With the release of E Powered DPC , powered by Hint Connect, E Powered’s health plans are now centered on a national network of independent Direct Primary Care practices.
  • DPCs on Hint Connect provide high-access, relationship-based primary care not found in the current American healthcare system.

Elation Health Adds to Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth Across Primary Care Market

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Elation Health , the clinical-first technology company powering innovation in primary care, today announced that Seth Cedars has joined the company as general counsel and Tom Natt joined as chief growth officer.

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  • Elation Health , the clinical-first technology company powering innovation in primary care, today announced that Seth Cedars has joined the company as general counsel and Tom Natt joined as chief growth officer.
  • “Welcoming Tom and Seth to the Elation leadership team supports our continued work to facilitate and elevate the delivery of primary care in any setting,” said Kyna Fong, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Elation Health.
  • “When primary care clinicians are able to sustainably and effectively deliver care, patients benefit from stronger clinician relationships, the highest-quality personalized care, and better health outcomes.
  • Whether innovating through new payment transactions such as with CMS’s alternative payment models, Direct Primary Care (DPC), or new delivery platforms from leading startups, Elation gives care teams the tools necessary to create the tremendous value that only primary care can deliver.

Zurich Insurance Partners with Healthcare2U to Introduce Innovative Gap Product for Enhanced Healthcare Membership

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthcare2U, a nationally leading Direct Primary Care (DPC) organization, and Zurich Insurance, a renowned global insurance provider, announced an industry-leading initiative aimed at relieving the stress brought on by high deductibles associated with major medical insurance plans. To address affordability and accessibility for thousands of Americans, the two companies are introducing a Gap product solution tailored to offer members enhanced benefits toward deductibles on their current major medical insurance plans.

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  • To address affordability and accessibility for thousands of Americans, the two companies are introducing a Gap product solution tailored to offer members enhanced benefits toward deductibles on their current major medical insurance plans.
  • The new Gap product, aptly named "GAPCare Advantage," is designed to address increasing health insurance costs by providing an effective solution to help ease the financial burden of deductibles.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Zurich Insurance to introduce GAPCare Advantage," said Andy Bonner , President and CEO of Healthcare2U.
  • For more information about GAPCare Advantage and Healthcare2U's partnership with Zurich Insurance, please visit Healthc2u.com.

Hint Announces Partnership with Clearwater Benefits to Expand Member Healthcare and Prioritize Patient-Centric Care

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

This partnership makes it easy for patients to purchase an all-in-one healthcare package that supports them through their whole health journey.

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  • This partnership makes it easy for patients to purchase an all-in-one healthcare package that supports them through their whole health journey.
  • In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, patient-centric care is paramount, and more providers are adopting the DPC model.
  • At the heart of the DPC movement and this partnership lies a shared vision to redefine the doctor-patient relationship by allowing providers to focus on patient care.
  • Together, Hint and Clearwater will work to provide better benefits and better healthcare anchored in Direct Primary Care.

Hint Health Launches Exciting New AI Product Powered by OpenAI to Reinforce Doctor-Patient Relationships

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

This collaboration is designed to counter the trend of technology distancing healthcare relationships and instead, employ AI to support and enhance them.

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  • This collaboration is designed to counter the trend of technology distancing healthcare relationships and instead, employ AI to support and enhance them.
  • "Our vision is a future where technology empowers, rather than hinders, the doctor-patient relationship," said Zak Holdsworth, CEO of Hint Health.
  • This is the first of a number of AI related features that Hint plans to embed in their product suite over the coming years.
  • Today, Zak Holdsworth, CEO of Hint Health, will introduce this product on the main stage and discuss how AI can reshape healthcare for the positive.

Dock Health Brings HIPAA-compliant Task Management and Workflow Automation to Direct Primary Care Catalyst, Hint Health

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The leading platform for membership-based healthcare, Hint Health , and healthcare work management hub, Dock Health , today announced the launch of a new bi-directional integration allowing HIPAA-compliant task and workflow automation to seamlessly flow between systems for better, more efficient care delivery for millions of patients across the U.S.

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  • The leading platform for membership-based healthcare, Hint Health , and healthcare work management hub, Dock Health , today announced the launch of a new bi-directional integration allowing HIPAA-compliant task and workflow automation to seamlessly flow between systems for better, more efficient care delivery for millions of patients across the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920128738/en/
    Addressing the exponential growth of direct primary care (DPC) organizations – an increase of 241% from 2017 to 2021 – Hint helps clinicians manage the unique complexities of a membership-based primary care model.
  • Spun out of Boston Children’s Hospital, Dock Health’s administrative hub powers streamlined task management and secure workflow automation for healthcare organizations of every size, setting and specialty.
  • Working together, Hint and Dock share a mission to deliver relief to care teams from unnecessary administrative burden, inefficient processes, and the lack of collaboration tools that healthcare needs - powering the direct care industry.

Healthcare2U Introduces Direct Primary Care Advantage, a Zero Dollar Visit Fee Membership for Access to Nationwide Healthcare

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Healthcare2U, a national leading Direct Primary Care (DPC) organization, announced a pioneering and trailblazing initiative that transforms the healthcare landscape – the introduction of its DPCadvantage initiative, a new zero-dollar office visit fee healthcare membership. This initiative arms health brokers with an innovative solution to help employers contain costs related to their healthcare offerings as it diverts claims against major medical insurance plans.

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  • Our zero-dollar visit fee DPCadvantage initiative is a necessary step toward reshaping the healthcare experience for our members," said Andy Bonner , President and CEO of Healthcare2U.
  • Already a leader in nationwide Direct Primary Care access to board-certified family care physicians and internists, Healthcare2U aims to eliminate a challenging obstacle members face on their journey to well-being.
  • For DPCadvantage members, this means access to virtual care, in-office visits with a physician, or urgent care clinics can be done with a zero-dollar visit fee.
  • Members can expect comprehensive and personalized medical care without the worry of an office visit fee to seek care.

Bonita Pharmaceuticals Joins the Direct Primary Care Movement at Hint Summit 2023

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hint Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity for individuals and organizations passionate about Direct Primary Care to collaborate and contribute to the growth and evolution of this transformative healthcare model. As the Bonita Pharmaceuticals family, we recognize the significance of DPC in reshaping the healthcare landscape and fostering stronger pharmacy relationships.

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  • Sept. 20-23, 2023 Bonita Pharmaceuticals is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Hint Summit, a prestigious event that serves as a nexus for Direct Primary Care (DPC) enthusiasts, pioneers, and innovators.
  • The summit is set to take place on Sept. 20-23, 2023, in Port Pavilion, San Diego, and Bonita Pharmaceuticals is excited to join the ranks of thought leaders and practitioners dedicated to advancing the Direct Care movement in the US healthcare system.
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hint Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity for individuals and organizations passionate about Direct Primary Care to collaborate and contribute to the growth and evolution of this transformative healthcare model.
  • As the Bonita Pharmaceuticals family, we recognize the significance of DPC in reshaping the healthcare landscape and fostering stronger pharmacy relationships.

DocVilla launches Appointment Reminder Call feature for Medical Practices

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DocVilla (#1 Ambulatory EHR and PM Software) is excited to announce the launch of Automated Reminder Calls. With this feature, Doctors and Medical Practices can now send Automated Reminder Calls to their patients before the appointment. DocVilla already offered automated SMS, push notifications, and email reminders to the patients. Patients can now also receive automated calls reminding them about upcoming appointments. This is an Add-On feature that is available for the Gold members. Automated electronic notifications help the medical practices to reduce patient no-shows, increase their revenue, streamline their scheduling process, reduce staff time spent on administrative tasks, increase staff productivity, and improve patient communication and satisfaction.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DocVilla (#1 Ambulatory EHR and PM Software) is excited to announce the launch of Automated Reminder Calls .
  • With this feature, Doctors and Medical Practices can now send Automated Reminder Calls to their patients before the appointment.
  • DocVilla is a comprehensive health technology platform that offers EHR (Electronic Health Records) , EMR (Electronic Medical Records), Telemedicine , Medical Inventory Management , Electronic Prescriptions , Electronic Billing, Electronic Fax, Medical Practice Management , and Automated Reminder Notifications (Reminder Calls, SMS Reminders, Email Reminders, Push Notifications), and a lot more.
  • DocVilla is fully customizable and can be white-labeled based on the needs of medical practice.

Rectangle Health’s Care Now, Pay Later Patient Finance Offering Launches With Partner, Healthcare Finance Direct

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Rectangle Health, a leading provider of healthcare financial technology and patient engagement solutions, has partnered with Healthcare Finance Direct (HFD) to launch their Care Now, Pay Later patient finance offering.

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  • Rectangle Health, a leading provider of healthcare financial technology and patient engagement solutions, has partnered with Healthcare Finance Direct (HFD) to launch their Care Now, Pay Later patient finance offering.
  • Thats where the Care Now, Pay Later option comes in created exclusively for the betterment of both patients and providers, said Mike Peluso, Chief Technology Officer at Rectangle Health.
  • The enhanced Care Now, Pay Later financing option will be available to clients beginning in July.
  • The Care Now, Pay Later option is a non-recourse offering whereby providers receive payment shortly after each contract is initiated.