virtuwell.com launches in Colorado
Online clinic treats more than 50 common conditions in 30 minutes or less
ST. PAUL, Minn. — virtuwell.com now is offering around-the-clock convenience care for more than 50 common conditions to anyone who lives, works or travels within Colorado. The mobile-based clinic is accessible anytime for care from certified nurse practitioners who diagnose and treat minor ailments, with a prescription when appropriate.
"We’re excited to bring virtuwell.com to Colorado for online care," says Kevin Palattao, vice president for Virtuwell. "The online clinic we’ve created really isn’t like anything else out there. We’ve found a way to package affordability, simplicity and clinical effectiveness into a hassle-free online experience. That’s what customers are looking for, and it’s why they ultimately keep coming back to Virtuwell."
A visit at virtuwell.com starts with a reactive interview based on the symptoms a customer describes. Certified nurse practitioners review the information to make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan, which comes with a prescription, if necessary, that’s sent to the customer’s pharmacy of choice. An email or text is sent once the treatment plan is ready, usually in 30 minutes or less.
Each treatment costs $49 — or less if covered by insurance — and there’s no cost if the condition can’t be treated at Virtuwell. Follow-up care is always free and each case comes with a money-back guarantee. In addition, Virtuwell doesn’t require specialized technology or use of a webcam to use, further improving access and convenient to online care.
Since its 2010 launch, Virtuwell has treated more than 160,000 cases. According to customers, 99 percent say the online clinic is simple to use, and 98 percent say they would recommend the service to a family member or friend. In addition to Colorado, Virtuwell is available in Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
To learn more, or to try Virtuwell, visit virtuwell.com.
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About Virtuwell®
Virtuwell is a 24/7 online clinic developed by HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed nonprofit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Designed to deliver a refreshingly simple and affordable health care experience, Virtuwell treats and provides a prescription, if needed, for more than 50 common conditions like sinus and bladder infections, pink eye, minor skin conditions like acne or rashes, and more. To learn more, visit virtuwell.com.