Employer and Broker Demand Drives Healthcare2U Expansion into Arkansas

February 5, 2018 – BENTONVILLE, AR — Demand from Northwest Arkansas employers and brokers for lower-cost primary care plans is driving further expansion by Healthcare2U. Healthcare2U is rapidly expanding with more than 220 physician partnerships within its Private Physicians Network. Located in Southeast Bentonville, this partnership makes it a convenient option for employers and employees in Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding communities.

“Only an estimated 7,000 Benton County residents are presently insured,” said Healthcare2U CEO, Andy Bonner. “Our no-claims model is great for employers who want to offer benefits that cap their claims exposure and for employees who want a no-hassle coverage plan to support their healthcare needs.”

Healthcare2U’s unique platform provides members with patient navigation services that reduce barriers to affordable and convenient access to care. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee, as well as telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week at $0 out-of-pocket expense. Healthcare2U also covers more than just primary care; membership includes chronic disease management for the 13 most prevalent disease states, meaning members with preexisting chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma can take advantage of Healthcare2U’s low-cost care.

“Patients should feel comfortable and be able to trust their doctor,” said Dr. John Rodriguez Healthcare2U’s chief medical officer. “We take pride in partnering with highly regarded physicians that provide excellent patient navigation and guide their patients through the process.”

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 220 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. For a complete list of clinics, see: https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

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Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
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Texas Employers Adopt Cost-effective Healthcare Offering

December 21, 2017 – AUSTIN, Texas — Increased demand from employers and brokers for low-cost healthcare is prompting further expansion by Healthcare2U. Three Central Texas clinics have joined the rapidly expanding Healthcare2U network: Dr. Ayham Shnecker with clinics in San Antonio and Floresville, and Dr. Alysia Bedgood, whose clinic is in Kyle. These additions bring Healthcare2U’s Texas footprint to 64 physician partnerships and the company’s national physicians network to 215.

Healthcare2U is redefining the delivery of healthcare with its direct primary care plan that provides outstanding value as an affordable alternative to insurance and cash-pay doctor visits. Members receive around-the-clock access to telemedicine services with no out-of-pocket expense, as well as access to Healthcare2U’s partner clinics across the country.

“Texas employers are constantly looking for ways to save costs while providing the best benefits to their employees,” said Andy Bonner, President and CEO of Healthcare2U. “Healthcare2U’s concierge model gives their employees much needed primary care and chronic disease management. This ensures they have the attention they desire from doctors while saving the employer money through Healthcare2U’s no-claims model.”

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee along with telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Healthcare2U also covers more than just primary care, membership includes chronic disease management for 13 prevalent disease states; members with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma can take advantage of Healthcare2U’s low cost, concierge-style care.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 215 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U, is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. For a complete list of clinics, see: https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

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Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
Courtney@healthc2u.com
512-900-8900 x 114

SBMA offers a unique solution with Healthcare2U’s membership healthcare product

November 21, 2017 – San Diego, CA — Staff Benefits Management & Administrators (SBMA), a third-party benefits administrator from San Diego, is partnering with Healthcare2U, the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care network, to offer the nation’s first Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to employers for a $60 premium. SBMA offers low-cost programs for employees interested in enrolling in medical benefits for themselves and their families.

Frank Crivello, President, and CEO of SBMA said, “Employers are continuously looking for ways to offer cost-effective healthcare to their employees. We’ve developed a cost-conscious Minimal Essential Coverage plan that offers both employers and employees an affordable option completely compliant with the Affordable Care Act. With Healthcare2U we can now expand our product offerings while partnering with a company that knows this world well.”

Many MEC administrators offer programs with unnecessary add-ons, increasing the cost without providing significant additional benefits. SBMA and Healthcare2U eliminate the employer and individual mandates and provide customers with the lowest cost MEC solution.

Andy Bonner, president, and CEO of Healthcare2U said, “Our MEC offering with SBMA is the perfect solution for employers who have always wanted to provide affordable doctor visits for their employees but can’t bear the perennial cost escalations built into traditional insurance. Employers are going to love the affordability of the plan and their employees are going to enjoy having access to quality care.”

With Healthcare2U’s services, SBMA will provide a MEC Plan with an unlimited number of doctor visits for a $10 per visit fee. Healthcare2U’s direct primary care program provides access to 24/7/365 telemedicine for families at no additional cost and guarantees the same or next day office visits for acute care if needed. In addition, 13 chronic issues ranging from diabetes to high blood pressure can be fully managed within Healthcare2U’s clinics for the same $10 per visit fee.

About SBMA

Staff Benefits Management & Administrators, headquartered in San Diego, California, is an industry-leading third-party administrator offering ACA compliance expertise, superior customer services and a low-cost MEC solution that eliminates penalties for employers and employees.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness, and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 200 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. A complete list of clinics can be found at https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Media Contacts

Courtney Babin
Courtney@healthc2u.com

Employer Interest in High-Quality, No Claims Healthcare Membership Plan Prompts Continued Healthcare2U Expansion

November 13, 2017 – AUSTIN, Texas — Healthcare2U has expanded to the western U.S. for the first time in its physician network with the addition of a new primary care partnership in Las Vegas. Dr. Syed Hussain of Las Vegas is the newest provider in Healthcare2U’s rapidly growing Private Physician Network (PPN) of more than 200 partner clinics nationwide. This expansion brings more choice to the Las Vegas market in the face of decreasing healthcare coverage options.

“We’re seeing significant demand in the Las Vegas market from employers and brokers,” said Andy Bonner, president and CEO of Healthcare2U. “They’re searching for plan designs that provide employees high-quality, yet exceptionally affordable care. Our model delivers on both those attributes and does so without claim filings. That’s why physician practices like Dr. Hussain’s are joining. They’re delighted to be able to provide great care to patients without having to wade through insurance requirements.”

Healthcare2U’s 210 clinics across the United States represent one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care networks. The company works with healthcare brokers and businesses to provide a comprehensive suite of services which include acute care, disease management, wellness and telemedicine that keep costs low due to their no-claims structure while promoting healthy workforces.

“Physicians face lost time and money dealing with complicated billing and claims reporting processes that include thousands of insurance codes,” said Dr. John Rodriguez, Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U. “Healthcare2U provides members access to acute and chronic disease management care at an affordable monthly rate, allowing people to have the care they can trust.”

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee along with telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Healthcare2U members with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma can also take advantage of Healthcare2U’s low cost, concierge-style care. The company’s recently announced partnership with Altrua Health Ministry couples all of Healthcare2U’s services with Altrua’s health share membership in every market Healthcare2U serves.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 200 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. For a complete list of clinics, see https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Media Contacts

Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
Courtney@healthc2u.com
512-900-8900 x 114

Low Cost, High-Quality Direct Primary Care Concierge Model Continues to Win Over Physicians in Time of Healthcare Uncertainty

November 1, 2017 – AUSTIN, Texas – Healthcare2U continues to expand in Louisiana providing more healthcare options while growing its Private Physician Network (PPN) with the addition of a new primary care partnership in New Orleans. With the addition of Dr. Joseph Mather, Healthcare2U provides more competition and options into the health insurance marketplace. A recent study conducted by the American Medical Association sheds light on a lack of healthcare insurance competition in ten states, including Louisiana.

Dr. Mather is the latest physician to partner with Healthcare2U’s rapidly growing PPN of more than 200 locations nationwide. Clinics like Dr. Mather’s provide medical care, wellness and chronic disease management for patients, all within Heathcare2U’s low cost, high-quality model. Others include Dr. Christopher Lee in Baton Rouge and the Fairfield Family Clinic in Shreveport.

“Two of the largest health insurers in the country now control more than 80 percent of the health insurance market in Louisiana, said Andy Bonner, president, and CEO of Healthcare2U. “The result has been a steady increase in the employee share of annual premium costs. Healthcare2U’s ten dollars per visit fee for an unlimited number of visits for comprehensive and high-quality care is sure to be a welcome disruption to this existing monopoly,” Bonner said.

Healthcare2U, with more than 200 clinics across the United States, operates one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care networks. The company works with health care brokers and businesses to provide a comprehensive suite of custom group health plans to help keep costs low while promoting healthy workforces.

“Physicians like Dr. Mather become doctors to help people, not manage paperwork,” said Dr. John Rodriguez, Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U.  “Unfortunately, physicians face lost time and money dealing with complicated insurance processes that include thousands of insurance codes. Healthcare2U’s no claim process allows doctors to focus on their patients, while our concierge service connects them with patients who need and want care right away. It’s a big win-win.”

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee along with telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Healthcare2U members with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma can also take advantage of Healthcare2U’s low cost, concierge-style care.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness, and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 200 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. For a complete list of clinics, see https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Media Contacts

Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
Courtney@healthc2u.com
512-900-8900 x 114

Jeff Hahn, representing Healthcare2U
jhahn@hahnpublic.com
512-344-2017

Low Cost, High Quality Direct Primary Care Concierge Model Continues to Win Over Physicians in Time of Healthcare Uncertainty

October 18, 2017 – AUSTIN, Texas — Healthcare2U has once again expanded its physician network with the addition of a new primary care partnership in Baton Rouge. Dr. Christopher Lee of Baton Rouge is the newest provider in Healthcare2U’s rapidly growing Private Physician Network (PPN) of more than 200 partner clinics. Clinics like Dr. Lee’s provide medical care, wellness and chronic disease management for patients, all within Heathcare2U’s low cost, high quality model. This new partnership adds to Healthcare2U’s presence in the state, which began with the Fairfield Family Clinic in late 2016 in Shreveport.

“We’ve got a three trillion-dollar healthcare system in America, but the fact is, most of us just need good quality, convenient care, and with Dr. Lee, we’ll be offering it at an incredibly affordable cost,” said Andy Bonner, president and CEO of Healthcare2U. “We look forward to working with Baton Rouge businesses to take advantage of this need in the marketplace.”

Healthcare2U, with more than 200 clinics across the United States, operates one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care networks. The company works with health care brokers and businesses to provide a comprehensive suite of custom group health plans to help keep costs low while promoting healthy workforces.

“Our physicians become doctors to help people, not manage paperwork,” said Dr. John Rodriguez, Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U. “Healthcare2U’s no claim process allows doctors to focus on their patients, while our concierge service connects them with patients who need and want care right away. It’s a big win-win.”

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee along with telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Healthcare2U members with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma can also take advantage of Healthcare2U’s low cost, concierge-style care.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 200 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U, is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. For a complete list of clinics, see: https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Media Contacts

Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
Courtney@healthc2u.com
512-900-8900 x 114

Partnership Provides New Option for Individual Health Plans in Time of High Premiums and Exchange Closures

October 12, 2017 – AUSTIN, Texas — Altrua HealthShare, one of the nation’s leading non-profit Healthcare Sharing Ministries, unique for its monthly contribution model, is now serving its membership base of more than 15,000 with Healthcare2U, one of the country’s fastest-growing Direct Primary Care Networks.

Andy Bonner, president and CEO of Healthcare2U said, “Providing patients new ways to access primary care as conveniently and cost-effectively as possible is our mission. It’s a perfect match to Altrua’s sharing approach and immediately provides Altrua’s members more affordable access and expanded services.

Healthcare2U and Altrua have partnered to create Silver Select, a new, more affordable plan, available in the marketplace just in time for open enrollment for individuals and families in select markets. Beginning October 1, 2017, Silver Select members can see a doctor an unlimited number of times for a $10 per visit fee. Healthcare2U’s direct primary care program will provide Altrua members access to 24/7/365 telemedicine for their entire families at no additional cost and guarantees same or next day office visits for acute care, if needed. In addition, 13 chronic issues ranging from diabetes to high blood pressure can be fully managed through the Silver Select plan within Healthcare2U’s clinics for the same $10 per visit fee.

Doug Sherman, CEO of Altrua HealthShare, said, “Healthcare2U is bringing a concierge-style service to our members and at the same time, providing access to low cost, high quality services. Because Healthcare2U services don’t generate any insurance claims, we have a new opportunity to pass savings onto our members via lower plan costs.”

Telemedicine, low-cost immunizations, discount pharmacy agreements and wellness programs are just a few of the ways Healthcare2U works to dramatically reduce healthcare costs.

Bonner continued, “The fact is, insurance providers continue to announce they are no longer participating in the individual exchanges and premiums are rising, limiting choice with double digit increases in premiums. Our combined ‘Membership + Membership’ formula with Altrua is a great way to guard against unexpected medical bills and rising premiums and provides consumers a much needed affordable choice.”

The Altrua partnership is the latest major expansion announcement for Healthcare2U in the past year. In a time when exchange shutdowns are reducing individual choice, Healthcare2U is providing rational and reasonable non-insurance healthcare coverage to pay for basic and chronic medical conditions. It is particularly attractive to, and affordable for people with high premium, high deductible insurance plans. The Silver Select program is fully compliant with Affordable Care Act coverage provisions, which means Altrua’s members avoid government penalty and is available to members in Connecticut, parts of Florida Louisiana, New York (Manhattan) Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee (Knoxville) and Texas. More than 100 Healthcare2U clinics are available to members.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 200 partner clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U, is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. A complete list of clinics can be found at https://healthc2u.com/locations/. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Media Contacts

Courtney Babin, Healthcare2U
Courtney@healthc2u.com
512-900-8900 x 114

Jeff Hahn, representing Healthcare2U
jhahn@hahnpublic.com
512-344-2017

Company Adds Urgent Care, Primary Care Clinics

AUSTIN, Texas – Connecticut businesses and consumers will be able to access urgent care and primary care in the evenings and on weekends through Healthcare2U.

Healthcare2U, in an ongoing effort to provide convenient, affordable health care, is expanding in the Connecticut market. The company has added five clinics to the fast-growing Heatlhcare2U Private Physician Network (PPN) of more than 70 affiliated clinics providing medical care, wellness and chronic disease management.

203 Urgent Care clinics in Norwalk, Stratford, Southington and Waterbury, Connecticut, began seeing Healthcare2U patients on January 1.

“We see patients 365 days a year to make sure people can receive medical attention when they need it,’’ said Dr. Sanjay Aggarwal, medical director for 203 Urgent Care. “From the flu and colds to allergies and other issues, our clinics are ready to treat most non-life-threatening ailments.”

Healthcare2U, with more than 70 clinics across the United States, operates one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care networks. The company works with health care brokers and businesses to provide a comprehensive suite of custom group health plans to help keep costs low while promoting healthy workforces.

Andy Bonner, president and CEO of Healthcare2U, said: “Our approach to primary care is to provide employers and patients options to access primary care as conveniently and cost-effectively as possible. The addition of these new Connecticut clinics will give our patients more options to see a doctor so medical issues get addressed before they become serious.’’

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments for a $10 visit fee along with telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition to its network of affiliated clinics, the company also delivers medical care through dedicated on-site employer-based clinics and employer shared clinics.

A complete list of clinics can be found at https://healthc2u.com/locations/.

About Healthcare2U
Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 70 clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U, is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

Company Adds Clinic in Shreveport to Fast-Growing Private Physician Network for Direct Primary Care

 SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport-area businesses and consumers will be able to access convenient affordable primary health care through a new clinic from Healthcare2U.

Responding to the growing demand for quality health care, Healthcare2U is expanding into the Louisiana market. Fairfield Family Clinic of Shreveport is joining the fast-growing Healthcare2U Private Physician Network (PPN) of more than 65 affiliated clinics providing medical care, wellness and chronic disease management.

Fairfield Family Clinic will begin seeing Healthcare2U patients beginning on January 1.

“We believe strong, experienced family medicine practitioners are the first line of defense in keeping people healthy,’’ said Cinder Puckett, a partner in Fairfield Family Clinic. “Prevention is key so that diseases can be detected and treated early. Our sick today, seen today approach is just one indicator that the health of our patients is our No. 1 priority.”

Healthcare2U operates one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care clinic networks with more than 65 clinics across the United States. The company works with health care brokers and businesses of all sizes to provide a comprehensive suite of customized group health plans to deliver convenient medical care to help keep health care costs low while promoting healthy workforces.

Andy Bonner, president and CEO of Healthcare2U, said: “One of the biggest challenges nationwide is access to convenient, quality medical care and Louisiana is no different. We look forward to working with our local doctors and Louisiana businesses to address this growing demand.”

Healthcare2U members can access primary care, wellness coaching and chronic disease management. In addition to its network of more than 65 affiliated clinics, the company also delivers primary care through dedicated on-site employer-based clinics and employer shared clinics.

Through Healthcare2U’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for members’ doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access doctor appointments with a $10 visit. Members also have access to telemedicine practitioners 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. A complete list of clinics can be found at https://healthc2u.com/locations/.

About Healthcare2U

Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness, and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 65 clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.

New Clinics in Lubbock, Texarkana Join Fast-Growing Private Physician Network for Direct Primary Care

 AUSTIN, Texas – Responding to a growing demand for convenient affordable health care, Healthcare2U is expanding its physician network with the addition of new direct primary care clinics in Lubbock and Texarkana.

Dr. Stephen Dalton of Lubbock and the Pleasant Grove Family Clinic of Texarkana have joined Healthcare2U’s rapidly growing Private Physician Network (PPN) of more than 60 clinics providing medical care, wellness, and chronic disease management.

“These new clinics will enable us to address a growing demand for affordable, convenient medical care,” said Andy Bonner, president, and CEO of Healthcare2U. “With Texas ranking near the bottom of all 50 states in the ratio of physicians to population, we look forward to continuing to work with businesses to make sure employees can see a physician when they need one. We continue to have strong support from Texas businesses of our direct primary care model, which helps employers keep employees healthy while holding the line on costs.”

Healthcare2U has one of the nation’s fastest-growing direct primary care clinic networks.  The company works with health care brokers and businesses of all sizes to provide a comprehensive suite of customized group health plans to deliver convenient medical care to help keep healthcare costs low while promoting healthy workforces.

Through the company’s simple membership-based model, no insurance claims are filed for members’ doctor visits against the company’s health plan. Employee members can access same-day or next-day appointments with a $10 visit fee for each clinic visit. Members also have round-the-clock access to telemedicine practitioners.

Through the Lubbock and Texarkana clinics, Healthcare2U members can access primary care, wellness coaching, and chronic disease management. In addition to its network of more than 60 affiliated clinics, the company also delivers primary care through dedicated on-site employer-based clinics and employer shared clinics.

Healthcare2U is redefining how healthcare is delivered to improve the overall consumer medical experience while holding the line on employer costs. A complete list of clinics can be found at https://healthc2u.com/locations/.

About Healthcare2U

Healthcare2U, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leader in delivering direct primary care, wellness, and chronic disease management to employers of all sizes. Through a network of more than 60 clinics across the nation, Healthcare2U is breaking down barriers to convenient access to quality medical care with a focus on promoting healthy living while preventing disease. For more information, visit www.healthc2u.com.