Vanderbilt University Medical Center launches nurse practitioner home-visit pilot

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has introduced Vanderbilt Health OnCall, a new pilot that sends nurse practitioners to patients’ homes, offices, hotels or other locations to treat common minor illnesses, according to The Tennessean.

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Anyone between 18 and 64 can download the OnCall app or use an online form to schedule an appointment, according to the report.

VUMC hopes the app will introduce the health system to tourists and those who don’t have an established primary care physician. It is also designed to serve as a resource for busy parents who have difficulty scheduling a trip to the physician’s office, according to the report.

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