Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) July 02, 2013
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems (MIHS) a leading health care system supporting Maricopa County in Arizona, today announced its partnership with MeMD, Inc., a leading provider of cutting edge online medical care.
After a long and involved vetting process MeMD, Inc was awarded a five-year contract to provide online medical care services to MIHS’s 4,400 employees and their dependents. “We offer quick, affordable and high-quality access to medical care,” said Ian Vasquez, COO of MeMD, Inc. “Our services are excellent for common medical needs that require a medical diagnosis and prescription.”
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems (MIHS) took into account that technological innovations in the private sector and a variety of cutting-edge, proprietary online health portals, is having a direct impact on the physician and patient relationship and on health care costs associated with employer sponsored health plans. “MIHS was intrigued by the idea of using telemedicine as an affordable and convenient healthcare option for our employees. We also liked the idea that we could provide this option to all employees and dependents, even those who are not eligible for our traditional medical insurance options,” said Mica Goldfeder, Senior Manager of Human Resources Operations.
MIHS employees and their dependents now have access from work, home or while traveling; to a comprehensive network of US board certified medical providers through MeMD’s HIPAA compliant platform. Patients can be examined, have a medical diagnosis and get treated online, including prescriptions when needed. Most patients are seen and treated in thirty minutes or less with no drive time or wait time at a doctor’s office. “Our organization could not be happier with MeMD. Their enthusiasm, attention to detail and pure determination to deliver their telemedicine product to our organization in a timely effective manner was second to none. With over 4,000 employees this was no small undertaking and MeMD met the challenge head on, “said Tami Halliday, Benefit Manager of Maricopa Integrated Health System.
ABOUT MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS
Maricopa Integrated Health System(MIHS) is headquartered in the heart of Phoenix. The cornerstone of the system is Maricopa Medical Center (MMC), a major teaching hospital with a history dating back more than 100 years. Known for its critical care services, the hospital offers Level One trauma care for both adult and pediatric patients and also houses the Arizona Burn Center. MIHS also includes two inpatient psychiatric care centers, the Arizona Children’s Center, and eleven family health centers. MIHS has contracted with MeMD for five years to receive access to online health care services 24 hours a day and seven days a week. MeMD provides the quality care needed from a nationwide network of providers that are trusted.
ABOUT MEMD®
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, MeMD is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by offering access to affordable, convenient, on-demand and secure web-based health care. MeMD combines proven telemedicine technologies with business model innovations to improve access to medical providers, reduce healthcare costs, and make the experience of seeing a physician convenient, enjoyable, and affordable.
To inquire about MeMD’s Telemedicine Business Solutions, email: solutions@memd.me
