SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Nov 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — DocuTAP, a provider of electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management (PM) software, today announced a partnership with Hometown Urgent Care, an urgent care franchise in Ohio, Michigan, and northern Kentucky.
“We conducted a comprehensive analysis of available EMR solutions. Specifically, we wanted a strategic business partner that could resolve our reservations regarding transiting to a new software platform, accommodate our rapid growth, provide us the needed flexibility and be aligned with our company values,” said Tom Watson, CEO, Hometown Urgent Care. “In addition to the DocuTAP software solution, Eric McDonald and his team are the type of people we want to be in business with. Given DocuTAP’s track record for success within the urgent care industry and the company’s excellent reputation, we know we have made the right choice.”
Hometown Urgent Care is the largest urgent care organization in Ohio. Each of the existing 27 clinics is a full-service facility offering onsite X-ray, EKG, and labs enabling them to treat all minor illnesses, colds, coughs, infections, injuries including minor fractures, lacerations, minor burns, and work injuries, as well as routine and sport physicals.
“DocuTAP is very excited to partner with Hometown Urgent Care,” commented Eric McDonald, DocuTAP CEO and Founder. “The team at Hometown Urgent Care understands the importance of enhancing operational efficiencies to succeed in this highly competitive market.”
According to a recent study released by the Urgent Care Association of America, 92.9% of urgent care centers use computerized systems for practice management and 66.7% of centers use computerized systems for clinical processes.
“We have focused our efforts on creating the best solutions for the growing urgent care segment and are pleased to partner with market leaders like Hometown Urgent Care,” added McDonald.
About Hometown Urgent Care
Hometown Urgent Care was founded in 2005 to operate Urgent Care and Occupational Health Centers. Hometown Urgent Care entered into a business agreement with Miami Valley Urgent Care (MVUC). Each of our 27 clinics is a full-service facility offering onsite X-ray, EKG, and labs allowing us to treat each patient with care. Hometown Urgent Care has walk-in medical centers in Ohio, Michigan and northern Kentucky. Much like an emergency room, Hometown Urgent Care is an urgent care facility with physicians on staff. For more information, visit http://www.hometownurgentcare.com.
About DocuTAP
DocuTAP began in May of 2000 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Since its inception, the company has seen impressive growth and serves a national customer base. DocuTAP’s innovative workflow solution leads the industry in its level of integration and in its user-friendly, intuitive design that functions the way physicians think and practice. DocuTAP partners with customers to provide integrated EMR and practice management software, hardware, implementation and support in one powerfully simple turnkey solution. With unique, easy-to-use technology designed for urgent care, clinics can complete an entire patient visit from online check-in through billing in less time than ever. DocuTAP takes a partnership approach over the entire product lifecycle to ensure customer success. More information about DocuTAP and the other services they provide can be found at www.docutap.com.