Boulder's Own @myhippohealth Launches On-Demand Healthcare Service for Coloradans
Founded by Local Physicians, Hippo Health Provides Coloradans with Expert, Local, Affordable Healthcare via Smartphone and Desktop
Drawing its name from the Hippocratic Oath, Hippo Health is a secure, affordable and easy-to-use telemedicine service that connects Coloradans with local, board-certified emergency physicians. Hippo Health subscribers have unlimited access to physicians from 8am until midnight. The service costs $19 per month for individuals and $37 per month for families of up to seven. Additional family members can be added for $5 per month. Health insurance is not required to use Hippo Health and users can pay with a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
Through the Hippo Health iOS or desktop apps, users can communicate with a local physician with live in-app chat, photos, video, or a phone call to receive diagnoses, medical advice and prescriptions in minutes.
“Many of us at Hippo Health have young and growing families ourselves, and we understand that it can be a real challenge to know what to do and when to do it. Unfortunately, we also know that people are having to make suboptimal health decisions, like not visiting a doctor or emergency room when they probably should, strictly because of the cost,” said Kevin McGarvey, Hippo Health co-founder and CEO. “Hippo Health offers another option. We’re there when you need us, right on your phone.”
Hippo Health is a member of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce. Hippo is offering Chamber members one month of free service. Contact Erik MacDonald at erik@hippohealth.com for more info.
