Quest, HealthTaps partner for virtual diagnostic testing
HealthTap and Quest Diagnostics will collaborate to enable doctors to order diagnostic testing services for patients through HealthTap’s comprehensive virtual care platform.
According to the announcement, this is the first partnership between a major national medical laboratory provider and an end-to-end virtual care company, which will enable doctors and consumers to access a broad range of diagnostic service options to help care for patients in a virtual setting.
HealthTap’s network of doctors will be able to seamlessly order laboratory testing for patients who seek virtual consults via HealthTap. Doctors will have access to Quest’s network of medical and scientific experts and comprehensive menu of diagnostic test services, including commonly ordered laboratory tests ranging from diabetes screening, cardiovascular risk assessment, hepatitis C screening, and tests for many other critical health conditions.
“The future of healthcare is based on a deeper understanding of personal health data, and we’re excited to provide the technology infrastructure that will enable immediate, affordable, accessible, data driven care,” said Ron Gutman, HealthTap's CEO.
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