The document discusses a mobile app called iTriage that helps patients find the best treatment options for their medical issues. It was created by two ER physicians to help patients navigate the healthcare system by connecting their symptoms to the appropriate provider based on their insurance plan and level of care needed. The app aims to save health plans money by directing patients to lower-cost providers like urgent care centers instead of emergency rooms for non-emergency issues. It provides treatment options and helps patients find in-network doctors and facilities on their mobile devices.

1. Don’t Get Sick Without It.08-26-2010

2. The ProblemWhen a patient develops an acute medical problem, how do they find;The best treatment in their area,At the proper level of care,At the proper provider for their plan?

3. The SolutionSymptom to Provider PathwayThink manufacturing model meets structured search:Symptom is the raw material.

4. Filtering is the process.

5. Cost effective treatment is final product.iTriageMission Statement:Empower patients to make better healthcare decisions through mobile and web technology solutions.Created by two ER Physicians.An acute healthcare decision tool that connects user’s symptoms to the appropriate provider.iTriage empowers consumers to make better healthcare decisions.iTriage enables medical facilities to attract patients in a mobile environment.

6. How Does iTriage Work?For ConsumersiTriage empowers patients to take charge of their healthcare decisions.iTriage provides easy to access information demystifying the healthcare system.For ProvidersiTriage guides potential patients to their facility.iTriage prescreens patients to be more accurately at the proper level of care.For PayersiTriage points patients to the appropriate level of care and reduces unnecessary ER visits.iTriage allows members to access in-network facilities and physicians in the mobile environment.

7. Why Does This Matter?Helping healthcare consumers find the right level of medical treatment and the proper facility according to their plan, whenever they need it, could potentially save a health plan millions of dollars per year!iTriage is available to members through multiple technologies:iPhone appAndroid appTwo versions of .mobi browsersWebWidget

8. What can iTriage do forHealth Plans & Other Payers?iTriage can help attract new members by providing a tool that demystifies the healthcare system.iTriage reduces cost by driving members to appropriate lower cost service providers (medical offices, physicians, nurse advice).iTriage assist members find and select the nearest in-network facilities and providers.iTriage keeps members engaged by delivering actionable healthcare information on smart phone and web platforms.iTriage allows health plans to communicate with members at the point of care using multi-platform mobile smart phone functionality.iTriage delivers the health plan handbook to members’ mobile device.

9. iTriage – engaging members at the point of decisionReduce Costs:Unnecessary use of the ER accounts for $50BN in costs nationwide.Help members find in-network providers at the time of need, wherever they are.Educate Members:Only 11% of members know about Urgent Care facilities/Medical Offices.Payer marketing efforts have been largely ineffective in changing member behavior.

10. PlatformsWebTextual .mobiOEM / Intl.mobi / AndroidiPhone

11. Media About iTriage

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