Zocdoc: Now One Of The Most Valuable Startups In NYC
Zocdoc is a revolutionary online platform that is helping millions of individuals make appointments online with doctors using only the simple click of a button. The platform makes it much easier for them to fit the task going to the doctor into their schedule and they can also browse through reviews of physicians with it, set reminders, and fill-put paperwork ahead of time.
The company which launched less than 10 years ago is already valued to be worth over $1.8 billion and has helped millions of people to be able to get a medical checkup with ease.
Many Americans report that they are often unable to see a doctor, or attend a routine checkup for themselves, because of their various work responsibilities. Zocdoc is a service that answers this problem by enabling them to schedule their medical appointments with efficiency and it helps them work with their schedule in trying to see a doctor. The Zocdoc service is now available all around the United States and at least 60% of the population is able to access a provider on the online platform.
It's estimated that at least 6 million patients already use Zocdoc every single month
Many individuals often have a difficult time trying to find the right doctor for themselves and their individual needs, and it also takes a lot of time to be able to get in to see someone. The Zocdoc service has greatly improved the time that it takes to see someone, usually patients using that service can get to see someone within 24 hours. Also, by reading through various reviews on the platform they can also get a sense of which physician might be best for them.
The online Zocdoc platform acts as a virtual receptionist and it provides patients with the opportunity to connect with specialists from roughly 50 different areas of expertise. They can also save a lot of time by filling out paperwork online rather than having to sit in an office somewhere and do it. They can do all of this from the convenience of their own home, work desktop, or from a smartphone etc.
The company has looked to both independent practices and hospital groups in order to recruit new doctors for their service. Just last year the company was deemed the third most valuable startup in NYC.
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https://www.zocdoc.com/
http://www.businessinsider.com/bi-100-the-creators-business-visionaries-creating-value-for-the-world-2016-6/#-10
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/This-Founder-Says-to-Succeed-You-Need-to-Question-10608159.php
http://therealdeal.com/2016/11/16/zocdoc-renews-85k-sf-at-sohos-tech-friendly-568-broadway/
http://www.businessinsider.com/zocdoc-raises-130-million-at-a-18-billion-valuation-2015-8
Neat, I had not of this or anything like it.
There are actually several of this kind of platforms now everywhere in the world, if I am correct. Conclusion: it's a good idea :)
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