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DispatchHealth Makes On-demand House Calls More Accessible With Free, New Smartphone AppDENVER, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth, a leading provider of mobile and virtual health care, today launched a free iPhone app to give patients even more ways to access convenient, high-quality acute care in the comfort of their home, office or in the location of need. Serving the nation's second-fastest growing market, DispatchHealth is innovating the Denver healthcare landscape as an extension of a patient's care team and offering services from flu shots to minor fractures to suturing to advanced blood laboratory testing all from the comfort of your home. The launch of its new iPhone app, downloadable in the iTunes store, is just in time for the holiday season – a time of year tinged with unique issues that can unnecessarily pull patients away from special gatherings to wait in an emergency room or urgent care clinic. "The DispatchHealth medical team have all worked in emergency rooms over the holidays, and while there is a need for those facilities to provide emergency care to patients who require it, ERs also see a wide range of situations that could be treated at home," said Dr. Mark Prather, CEO, DispatchHealth. "Our team has been welcomed to 50th wedding anniversaries, backyard family football matchups, and numerous home kitchens where we've been able to return the patient to his or her best state of health without the inconvenience or expense of an ER visit." DispatchHealth is open regular hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) everyday, including holidays, something to keep in mind formeal prep mishaps and even out-of-town guests facing altitude sickness. DispatchHealth is contracted with all major payers in Colorado and bills insurance directly for the care provided. Those currently without insurance will see a flat rate of $195 for their complete onsite care. Accessible via phone, website and now the free iPhone app, DispatchHealth care teams are centrally located in downtown Denver, making inquiry response even more convenient and timely. How to Access / Request the DispatchHealth Service DispatchHealth makes care more convenient for patients with:
"While the majority of our inquiries usually relate to an immediate acute need, we do service several appointment requests should the patient need to coordinate around schedules, appointments, errands and even childcare," said Prather. "Everything we do is about serving the patient when and where he or she has need, and then circling back with the primary care team to ensure best outcomes." Dispatch Health delivers care through multiple channels, including local municipalities and 911-first response systems, health systems, employers and payers, and senior care facilities. They recently announced partnerships with Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based senior facility portfolio, and Centura Health, the area's largest healthcare network. An Android app is planned to follow by the end of the year. DispatchHealth is actively exploring the next markets for expansion, and plans to increase its footprint in early 2016. About DispatchHealth Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151117/288038
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