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WebMD recently announced that it acquired Vitals Consumer Services Division from MDx Medical, Inc.

Vitals Consumer Services Division is a leading provider of online tools that help consumers find the right healthcare providers and connect with other patients. Following the transaction, Vitals Consumer Services Division will operate as a subsidiary of WebMD.

Headquartered in Lyndhurst, N.J., MDx Medical will retain the Vitals Enterprise Solutions business, a digital engagement platform that reduces the cost of health care for health plans and employers.

More details:

Internet Brands' WebMD Acquires Vitals Consumer Services Division Combined online healthcare directories will generate more than 10 million monthly visits from consumers looking for healthcare providers

Blue Cross NC is offering Vitals SmartShopper, allowing consumers to price shop and gain rewards for selecting lower-cost, high-quality health care.

Learn more:

Health Payer Introduces Price Shopping Tool to Drive Care Quality A new tool from BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina will allow patients to price shop for higher-quality, lower-cost care services for a financial reward.

Vitals announced the release of SmartShopper NextGen, bringing a new level of confidence and convenience to the health care shopping experience to help consumers select better-value care.

Learn more about SmartShopper NextGen:

Vitals Unveils the Next Generation of Health Care Shopping - Vitals SmartShopper NextGen Enhances Confidence for Consumers Shopping for High-Value Health Care MAY 30, 2018 – LYNDHURST, N.J. – Vitals today announced the release of SmartShopper NextGen, bringing a new level...

No one likes to overpay but when it comes to health care, most of us don't know what we ought to be paying or what our options are. Watch the video and see how Vitals SmartShopper changes that.
Does your company have SmartShopper? Share about it with your employer: https://www.vitals.com/about/employers

Vitals SmartShopper 2018 - NRCT - YouTube

It's National Women's Health Week.

Learn what doctor's appointments you need to schedule at every stage of your life:

http://spotlight.vitals.com/2018/05/learn-what-doctor-appointments-you-need-to-schedule-at-every-stage-of-your-life/

is in full swing. Did you know that although there are 1,200 North American grass species, only a few are responsible for triggering allergies?

Grass Pollen Allergy | Care Guide | Vitals.com Get the facts about grass pollen Allergy, including the types of grass that cause it, symptoms, and doctors who treat it.

Recently, a group of Vitals employees spent the day at West Side High School in Newark, NJ volunteering for Jersey Cares Serve-a-thon.

They made pillows and health kits for shelters and healthy eating and gardening kits for children. Above all, they loved working with the kids!

Learn more about Jersey Cares:
https://www.jerseycares.org/Annual_Events

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It's a time to show appreciation for the nurses who keep us, and the people we care about, healthy.

Do you know any amazing nurses? Give them a shout-out! 😊

At what age did you first realize you wanted to be a nurse?

The American Nurses Foundation’s 2017 Nurse of Year, Linda Hassler, was 16 when she realized how complex, compassionate, and exciting nursing could be. http://bit.ly/2w8Z19U

We're happy to attend : The Future of Healthcare conference!

Rob Graybill from our team is presenting about Vitals SmartShopper: https://hlth.co/speakers/rob-graybill/

Rob Graybill | HLTH HLTH is a new, large-scale, industry event that is creating a much needed dialogue focused on disruptive innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our team had a great time attending the SALGBA 2018 National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.

Here we are at the booth sharing about Vitals SmartShopper!

https://www.vitals.com/about/healthplans/vitals-smartshopper

Over the past four years, (Vitals) SmartShopper has generated over $56 million in savings for employers and has paid back $6.7 million in cash incentives to employees.

“Technology alone is never going to bring down health costs,” said Heyward Donigan, President and CEO of Vitals. “But when you align incentives and provide information and personal support for consumers that helps them make confident health care decisions, people will shop. The impact of this behavior change is not only on business cost savings, but reduced market prices, as well.”

Learn more about Vitals SmartShopper:

Vitals Reduced Medical Spending for Employers by $56M - Vitals Three people every hour shop and save on their health care April 30, 2018 – LYNDHURST, NJ – Vitals today released its 2018 Book of Business report. The annual summary...

Here's how Vitals celebrates !
https://www.vitals.com/

"You know that "explanation of benefits" form you get from your insurance company? Resist the urge to toss it in the trash."

Our Vitals founder was featured in this CNBC article about an Explanation of Benefits:

This simple form can keep you from overpaying for medical care Experts say it's important to make sense of every "explanation of benefits" you receive from your insurer to ensure you don't shell out more than you should for your health care.

When was the last time you had an annual physical?

Find a doctor near you today:

Find Family Physicians by City and State | Vitals.com Find a Family Doctor by city and state on Vitals.com. Browse Vitals.com's location directory for Family Physicians in your city, read reviews, and get informed.

While it may seem most relevant in the summertime, sun safety is important year-round.

Unfortunately, there are common myths around sun care, which can prove harmful if followed:

Knowing the ABCDE’s of Skin Cancer Risk - The Vitals Blog How can you stay sun safe year-round? Use the ABCDE’s that dermatologists recommend to lower your skin cancer risk, and stay protected.

Our Vitals 2018 Wait Time report was mentioned!

"Reducing long appointment wait times is one key element to creating an overall better patient experience. While it is frustrating for patients to wait a half hour or more for their provider, reducing wait times ultimately comes down to caring for and respecting the patient."

How important is wait time to you at the doctor's office? ⏰

How Health Orgs Address Wait Times to Raise Patient Satisfaction Healthcare organizations need to identify the areas that are causing longer appointment wait times in order to reduce wait times and improve patient satisfaction.

Are you looking for a new doctor?

The process may seem overwhelming, but we’ve created a checklist to help you identify important questions to ask yourself – and to ask your potential doctor during your initial search:

Tips for Finding Your New Doctors - The Vitals Blog Vitals created a checklist with different questions you should be asking yourself when finding your new doctors. Visit Vitals.com to read reviews and learn more about the great doctors near you.

There’s no cure, but osteoporosis can be prevented and even reversed in some cases.

Here are seven things that may help prevent, slow or even reverse osteoporosis:

7 Things That May Help Reverse Osteoporosis - The Vitals Blog While there are many variables as to how effective they will be, here are seven things that may help prevent, slow or even reverse osteoporosis.

Find the best doctor based on reviews. Vitals provides the tools you need to educate yourself and find better health care.

Find a Doctor Near Me | Vitals.com Find the right doctor near you. Review services, ratings, office details, appointments, contact information and directions for local doctors.

Know how to start the search for a doctor? Here's a good 5-step list!

How to Find the Right Doctor for You

Although there are 1,200 North American grass species, only a few are responsible for triggering allergies. Spread by the wind, grass pollen can adhere to the nose, skin, hair, eyes and lungs, triggering an attack.

Allergic responses can also be caused by simply touching grass.

Learn more about grass pollen allergies:

Grass Pollen Allergy | Care Guide | Vitals.com Get the facts about grass pollen Allergy, including the types of grass that cause it, symptoms, and doctors who treat it.

Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the body can’t safely process gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), affects millions of Americans.

Approximately 1 in 133 have the disease, and many more are undiagnosed:

How Is Celiac Disease Diagnosed? - The Vitals Blog How is Celiac Disease diagnosed? It takes an average of 6-10 years to get a correct diagnosis once symptoms appear.

Did you know it's National Public Health Week?

The American Public Health Association brings communities together communities each year for National Public Health Week to highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.

Learn about events in your community: http://www.nphw.org/

What are the symptoms of sinus infections, and can they be treated with home remedies?

6 Home Remedies for Sinus Infections - The Vitals Blog home remedies for sinus infections

Today is National Doctor's Day, a day that honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, and the communities they work in.

Who are your favorite doctors? Leave them a review on Vitals.com!

Is your city among the U.S. cities with the longest, or shortest wait times at the doctor's office?

https://www.vitals.com/about/posts/press-center/press-releases/9th-annual-vitals-wait-time-report-released

Shorter wait times yield better patient experience: 6 findings - our Vitals.com Wait Time Report is mentioned in Becker's!

Shorter wait times yield better patient experience: 6 findings The majority of patients wait an average of 19 minutes, 19 seconds for a physician's appointment, based on Vitals' 7th annual physician wait time report. This wait time is a 10 percent decrease from the 21 minutes, 18 seconds wait time averaged in 2009.

30% of people have a left a doctor's appointment because of wait time. Have you ever left a doctor's office? ⏰

That's according to our 9th annual Wait Report findings.

Read more:

9th Annual Vitals Wait Time Report Released - Vitals 30% of Patients Have Left A Doctor Appointment Because of Wait Time NEW YORK, March 22, 2018 – There are several factors that come together to create a satisfying patient experience...

While glaucoma is preventable (with regular eye exams) and there are effective treatments, there is no cure, and it can be a daunting diagnosis for patients and their families.

Here are 10 resources that can help answer questions and offer assistance in navigating life with glaucoma:

10 Resources for People Living With Glaucoma - The Vitals Blog More than 3 million people suffer from glaucoma in the United States today. Here are 10 resources for those living with glaucoma.