MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- HealthTap, a leading virtual primary care provider, today
announced a collaboration with Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq:
CERN), a global health care technology company, to further extend
health care experiences beyond on-site and near-site health and
pharmacy centers. By combining digital technology with high-quality
in-person care, employers can provide their employees with access
to care anytime, anywhere through HealthTap's digital primary care
physician network. The result of these collective capabilities is
designed to help employers lessen expensive urgent care and ER
visits.
As consumers increasingly turn to digital platforms from retail
to banking, they expect similar conveniences and ease of access to
health care. At the same time, health care costs are rising,
driving the industry to seek more efficient ways to treat patients
and keep people healthy. Digital care options can provide the
opportunity to help consumers get convenient, cost-effective health
care at the time they need it.
"At Cerner, we are focused on bringing innovative solutions to
some of health care's most urgent challenges, and digital
technology offers employers the opportunity to provide convenient
and cost-efficient services," said David
Bradshaw, senior vice president, Consumer and Employer
Solutions, Cerner. "We look forward to bringing HealthTap's digital
care to employers to help keep their employees healthy while
managing health care costs."
Bringing together Cerner's expertise in workforce health
services with HealthTap's digital platform will support self-funded
employers to offer end-to-end primary care services to their
workforces, regardless of proximity to on-site and near-site health
centers.
Cerner clients using HealthTap can offer their employees the
ability to connect with a U.S.-based, board-certified physician 24
hours a day, seven days a week, on-demand. Additionally, through an
AI-powered symptom checker, users can search physician-written
answers to questions, post their own questions and receive
personalized care guidance using HealthTap. Working with companies
like HealthTap, Cerner is further expanding its portfolio and
continuing to focus on meeting demands for affordable, flexible
health care solutions.
"HealthTap is thrilled to have been chosen as a digital primary
care complement to Cerner's on-site and near-site health centers,
on which thousands of employees and their families across the
country depend," said Sean Mehra,
chief strategy officer, HealthTap. "When employees are travelling,
work in remote locations or just spike a fever at 2 a.m.,
HealthTap makes it easy to connect with a doctor – no stress, no
hassle."
About HealthTap
HealthTap combines proprietary
technology and its network of certified doctors to deliver
real-time access to high-quality, affordable primary care.
HealthTap members enjoy 24/7 access to virtual doctor visits from
any digital device, with an average wait time of less than 1
minute, as well as submit written questions to doctors. HealthTap
AI triages symptoms and gives guidance based on a person's specific
traits and even geographical area. With HealthTap, businesses can
offer primary care to workers for less than they typically spend
providing free coffee. HealthTap is available throughout
North America, and has provided
more than 100,000 virtual doctor visits to date. For more
information, visit www.healthtap.com.
About Cerner
Cerner's health technologies connect
people and information systems at more than 27,500 contracted
provider facilities worldwide dedicated to creating smarter and
better care for individuals and communities. Recognized globally
for innovation, Cerner assists clinicians in making care decisions
and assists organizations in managing the health of their
populations. The company also offers an integrated clinical and
financial system to help manage day-to-day revenue functions, as
well as a wide range of services to support clinical, financial and
operational needs, focused on people. For more information,
visit Cerner.com, The Cerner Blog, The Cerner Podcast or connect
on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter. Nasdaq:
CERN. Smarter Care. Better Outcomes. Healthier
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