FindUrgentCare for the Informed or Inexperienced Healthcare Consumer:

September 15, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
FindUrgentCare.com, puts the choice back in healthcare for you and your family. The online, national Urgent Care database for patients in search of immediate care, provides pertinent information on local Urgent Care centers for both the informed and the inexperienced healthcare consumer. Prospective patients may view profiles of Urgent Care clinics within a 50 mile radius by performing a zip code or city search on www.findurgentcare.com. Each facility listing presents key information like the clinic’s contact info, hours of operation, services offered, a photograph of the facility, driving directions, the FindUrgentCare Patient Pre-assessment Form, a link to the clinic’s primary website, and insurances & payment plans accepted. Through education and awareness FindUrgentCare.com also informs consumers about differences between the emergency room and Urgent Care clinics, contributing to the prevention of overcrowding in the ER.

According to Manhattan Research, 95% of U.S. consumers go to online search engines as their first stop for healthcare information.

“Patients are approaching healthcare services like any other consumer transaction, they appreciate the ability to choose the best option to suite their needs. FindUrgentCare.com allows you to shop for the right Urgent Care facility for your family. We provide key information about Urgent Care clinics near you, making minor healthcare solutions accessible online from the comfort of your own home”- Amy Esplin- Chief Officer of Operations

Patients and families can browse local clinic listings for relevant information for their specific needs, like pediatric after-hours care, or occupational medicine. Those questioning whether their illness or injury needs emergency attention may visit FindUrgentCare.com to view the “What is Urgent Care” article and “About Us” page. Someone who is traveling, or in a new area may use FindUrgentCare to plan for possible Urgent Care stops along their route. FindUrgentCare is also helpful when the family doctor is overbooked or medical needs do not warrant emergency medical attention. Urgent Care centers tend to be more cost effective for minor emergencies than the emergency room and most facilities typically accept major insurances.

About FindUrgentCare

FindUrgentCare is an online national Urgent Care database, where Patients may locate immediate care by zip code or city & state search results within a 50 mile radius. FindUrgentCare offers optimal internet exposure to members at cost-effective internet marketing rates. FindUrgentCare stays up-to-date on the latest techniques for improving online searchability for clinics nationwide. Go online and sign your clinic up today!

If you would like more information on the how to purchase or become a reseller of the patient medical benefits program, go online at https://www.findurgentcare.com/secure/signupValueCard.aspx or email Amanda at apacion@findurgentcare.com