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ZoomCare Takes on Major Investor

Endeavour Capital, a Portland-based equity firm, may have given $25 million to become a minority stakeholder in the neighborhood health clinic model.
Jul 9, 2014
Health Care Giants Learn From the Little Guys Rachel Monahan Wed, 06/25/2014 - 15:24
ZoomCare was featured in US News as one of the leaders representing the hospital of tomorrow with its 23 neighborhood locations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Pressured by rising costs along with an influx of newly insured patients under the Affordable Care Act, and a growing demand to improve quality, efficiency and patient involvement, medicine is facing massive changes and challenges. At the same time, there are also ample new opportunities.

Health Insurers, Coordinated Care Organizations Vie for PEBB Contract

In just two weeks, the Public Employees Benefit Board is expected to choose the health insurance plans for more than 130,000 state employees and their dependents – contracts that are worth tens of millions of dollars. And, there’s no shortage of bidders. In all, 11 bidders are eager to get the contract, including five health insurers, four coordinated care organizations, a hospital system and a for-profit clinic chain. They all aim to use quality metrics and cost containment measures to provide more effective healthcare. The new contracts start Jan, 1, 2015.
Feb 26, 2014
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Hospitals, Along with Providence and Regence, Stop Bill Requiring Telemedicine Payments

Portland clinic chain ZoomCare pushed a bill with the Telehealth Alliance of Oregon to require private insurance companies to pay for Skype diagnoses, but the hospital association succeeded in delaying the bill for another session. If the law were enacted, its members could end up with fewer emergency room visits, and a significant loss of revenue.
Feb 11, 2014

ZoomCare Has Its Eye on Expansion

It’s no secret that Dr. Dave Sanders has far-reaching plans for ZoomCare, which he cofounded in 2006. Determined to become a global trend setter, he’s convinced our current standard of care will become passe – along with those ivory tower hospitals.
Jan 30, 2014
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