Carbon Health raises $100M to expand its network of clinics
Carbon Health, which more than tripled its footprint in the last year, plans to further grow its network of primary care and urgent care clinics with $100 million in new funding.
DispatchHealth raises $135.8M for in-home urgent care
DispatchHealth, a Denver-based startup that offers at-home high-acuity care, raised $135.8 million in series C funding. The startup currently operates in major metros across 13 states, and plans to expand with the new funding.
Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands
The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they won’t have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, it’s in a facility’s best interest to understand what nurses want.
EMR companies DocuTAP and Practice Velocity will merge
According to a post on both urgent care EMR vendors' websites, the combined company will continue to support DocuTAP's and Practice Velocity's platforms and will offer solutions for consulting, patient engagement and teleradiology to the shared clients.
San Francisco-based startup Solv’s path to 3 million same-day patient visits
The company's technology allows patients to book same-day appointments à la OpenTable, pay for medical bills from their phone using and initiate video calls with doctors using their mobile browser.
What else is needed for price transparency to control costs?
A panel at the MedCity Engage conference in San Diego on Nov. 6 will delve into the methods companies are undertaking to improve price transparency and the potential impact that price transparency could have on lowering larger healthcare costs.
Study finds inappropriate antibiotic use highest in urgent care clinics
Executive from urgent care-focused medical records firm says study numbers miss some of the nuances.
Understanding EGPA: The Role of Eosinophils and Advancements in Treatment Options
FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use, 30 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). FASENRA provides a treatment option for HCPs to consider when managing this challenging disease.
Solv secures $16.8M Series B round to improve urgent care appointment booking
In addition to the funding led by Greylock Partners, the startup also revealed a new feature that lets consumers pay their healthcare bills from their phone.
Urgent care services for cancer patients is an emerging trend among hospitals
A small but growing number of hospitals and oncology practices are incorporating urgent care aimed specifically at cancer patients, in which specialists are available for same-day appointments