The new year is approaching, and with it brings a fresh outlook on the direction of our healthcare ecosystem. And ironically, the phrase “20/20 vision” is fitting as we enter 2020 with a clear vision on how to disrupt the industry. In 2019, we reached new milestones. We delivered care to more than 71,000 patients, […]
Today DispatchHealth launched its on-demand, in-home care services in Atlanta, Georgia. With the addition of Atlanta, DispatchHealth now operates in 18 cities across the U.S., and works closely with payers, providers and other partners to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, as well as hospital stays and readmissions. Atlanta residents can receive acute medical care from […]
Last year’s influenza outbreak was not only severe, but drawn out. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 21-week season, from October – May, was the longest in 10 years. Additionally, more than 600,000 people sought treatment for the flu in emergency rooms despite the CDC advising against it. As people […]
The flu is no laughing matter. Last year’s flu season was one of the worst in recent memory, and some experts are predicting that this year will follow the same pattern. We know that the flu vaccine, while certainly helpful, is not a surefire way of avoiding illness. If you do have symptoms of the […]