Let’s talk about the creepy crawlies that we try and avoid all year… TICKS. They are gross little creatures. Ticks like to bite kids and can transmit diseases. But don’t panic—the...
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Launch of Nurse-1-1’s Follow-up & Engagement services
This week we launched our new follow-up and engagement services on Nurse-1-1. We are always listening to patients to find ways to help them make better decisions. This is why we...
One Medical’s Messages App vs. Nurse-1-1 | Product Comparison
Overview Healthcare companies from providers to payers are quickly figuring out that having the right mix of virtual care and in-clinic care can help their business in a number of ways....
Why Payers Should Add a Digital Nurse Hotline Experience for their Members
Dr. Igor Shumskiy I’ve had a sore throat for a few days and I thought, what the hell, why don’t I use my insurance’s 24-hour nurse hotline. Maybe they can offer...
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing
So, you’re a nurse. Let’s say you work on a busy, adult med/surg floor and your manager tells everyone at the next staff meeting that management is going to make some...
Why don’t Nurse-1-1 nurses diagnose, prescribe, or even give medical advice?
This is probably the #1 question we get when we talk to others in the healthcare industry about Nurse-1-1. Most of our nurses are actually Nurse Practitioners, and all have a...
Care Management– 21st Century Population Health Must Incorporate Google
By: Dr. Igor Shumskiy In the 21st century, any successful population health management strategy must employ Google as a vital tool in its offering. Sure, this might sound a bit counterintuitive;...
STI in Men: Uh oh, do I have a sexually transmitted infection (STI aka STD) ?
Let’s talk about men’s sexual health. Specifically, STI in men (sexually transmitted infections). Male STI symptoms are different than those of females. Obvi. Ladies, the next three paragraphs still apply to...
HFM— Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Babies and Toddlers
Your child has had a fever for a few days. Just when the fever cleared and you thought things were about to get better… you notice red spots around your toddler’s...
Nurses Rule, Doctors Drool: Why nurses are better than doctors to be the front door of healthcare, by Dr. Igor
Need health information or want help deciding if your health concerns should be seen at the ER? Look to a nurse. Searching for a better way for patients to interact with...