The Texas Health Aetna ER Doc app, created and powered by Denver-based healthcare text messaging platform CirrusMD, allows members to text or video chat ER physicians through their smartphone or computer. The 24/7 service is at no additional cost to the member.
Acute Care Transitions, a group of independent ER physicians also staffing Arlington-based Texas Health Resources’ emergency departments, will provide care through the app.
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