SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PlushCare,
the leading virtual health platform will provide easy access to
telemedicine services for Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) users amidst COVID-19.
PlushCare's telemedicine services are available to Fitbit users
starting today via the new COVID-19 resource tab in the Fitbit
app.
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the United States, telehealth has become an
indispensable tool in the nation's fight against the virus. From
the new COVID-19 resource tab in the Fitbit app, users will be able
to easily access PlushCare's app to book a virtual doctor's visit.
Users in the U.S. will be able to speak with top medical
professionals for primary care services, including ongoing medical
conditions, prescription refills and urgent issues like screening
for COVID-19.
"We are very excited to work with Fitbit to further raise
awareness and help educate consumers about the importance of using
telemedicine during a time like this," said Ryan McQuaid, CEO and Co-Founder of PlushCare.
"As the United States continues to battle COVID-19, we at PlushCare
are committed to providing Americans with the highest level of
virtual care via accessible and high quality, low cost primary care
services."
PlushCare is a virtual health platform offering affordable
primary care medical services to patients in all 50 U.S. states.
Having conducted more than 225,000 patient visits and diagnosed
over 3,500 medical conditions, PlushCare is changing the medical
landscape and offering affordable and accessible healthcare to all.
PlushCare is in-network with most major insurance providers
throughout the U.S. and the average patient costs are similar to
your standard co-pay.
"During this unprecedented time, Fitbit continues to look for
ways to provide information and resources to help people stay
healthy. We are proud to work with PlushCare to connect our users
with the medical care they need from the safety and comfort of
their own homes," said Amy
McDonough, general manager and SVP, Fitbit Health Solutions.
"This telehealth service is easily accessible through our new
dedicated COVID-19 resource tab in the Fitbit app, which also
provides helpful fitness tools and content, as well as updates from
trusted sources like WHO."
Fitbit's new dedicated COVID-19 tab makes it easy to access
information, support and resources in one place. In addition to
connecting with a doctor virtually through PlushCare, it allows
users to access the most relevant tools and content to help users
stay healthy at home, like new clock faces with reminders to wash
your hands, reminders to move, and at-home workouts and mindfulness
breaks via the Fitbit Premium 90-day free trial offer, among other
features. The app includes up-to-date information from the World
Health Organization and access to the Scripps Research DETECT
Study.
For more information on PlushCare or Fitbit, please visit
PlushCare.com and Fitbit.com.
About PlushCare:
PlushCare is a leading virtual health
platform that offers primary healthcare and virtual doctor's visits
to patients in all 50 U.S. states. With over 100,000 users and
counting, patients are connected to the best physicians from the
top 50 medical institutions in the country via desktop or mobile
devices. PlushCare accepts most major insurance plans, and patients
have access to quality primary care consultations and can get
diagnosed, treated, prescribed medication or have lab testing. The
unique combination of world-class doctors, on-demand lab testing,
affordable pricing, and same-day appointments with the patient's
choice of provider, makes PlushCare the best-in-class platform for
virtual health. Treating over 3,500 medical conditions, PlushCare
strives to make patient's healthcare experience with doctors
stress-free and is available on the PlushCare mobile app for
iOS and Android or via PlushCare.com.
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