NowClinic online care, an offering of
OptumHealth, provides secure, real-time access to a network of physicians via the Internet. Individuals can connect with a physician on their computers using secure live chat – and even converse face-to-face using webcams. Through NowClinic, doctors can review health concerns and symptoms, discuss medications and refer patients to health care facilities for further treatment when necessary. By leveraging technology in a new way, NowClinic increases access to care for patients at times when clinics are typically closed, such as nights and weekends, and it allows patients who are unable to visit a doctor’s office access to care as well.
OptumHealth Inc. helps individuals navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. The company’s personalized health advocacy and engagement programs tap a unique combination of capabilities that encompass care solutions, behavioral solutions, specialty benefits and financial services. Serving nearly 60 million people, OptumHealth is one of the nation’s largest health and wellness businesses and is a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company.