Telemedicine for NYS firefighters

ALBANY, N.Y. - June 29, 2016 - PRLog -- Its late at night and firefighter Kevin Haggerty has a rash that started a few days ago and is getting much worse, typically it could be a sleepless night of itching and stress. When would he get to the doctor to get it treated? Maybe he would feel forced to go to the emergency room because he knows it's open 24/7 (x-apple-data-detectors://1)? However, this time, he clicks on his app and within minutes is connected to a NYS Doctor who confirms his diagnosis of poison ivy and sends a prescription directly to the pharmacy. Within an hour, he's already on his way to recovery. Kevin already has this service but now the rest of the firefighter in NYS will also be able to enjoy the same cost savings and convenience.

Upstate Concierge Medicine has partnered with the New York state professional firefighters association (NYSPFFA) to provide telemedicine services to New York's bravest. NYSPFFA which represents approximately 18,000 firefighters across NYS is holding its annual convention in Binghamton, NY this week. There, Upstate Concierge Medicine (UCM) and the NYSPFFA announced that concierge telemedicine services are available for all firefighters and their families to take advantage of. This means that NYS firefighters will have access to emergency medicine trained providers in New York State via phone, video and secure messaging. Firefighters will have the opportunity to become members on their own or in collaboration with their local unions.

"firefighters spend their life dedicated to helping others, we are honored to provide our service that is dedicated to helping them and their families."  Keith Algozzine, CEO

Firefighters often work long and unconventional hours and seeking affordable, quality, healthcare can be difficult. Now, anytime, day or night with a simple click on their smart phone app they can be connected to a Doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medications when appropriate, order labs and x-ray and even refer to local primary care and specialists when needed. As part of UCM's commitment to quality and their concierge level of service, that same doctor will follow up with the firefighter or their family member and make sure that they're getting better and don't need any further assistance.

"Our provider group and management team have a unique level of expertise and commitment to the region that allows the highest quality collaborative telemedicine care to be delivered to the firefighters and their families."

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