Benzer Pharmacy Teams Up with Bonum Health
Approximately 10-15 domestic Benzer Pharmacy retail locations to host 'point-of-service' medical kiosks by 2020
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Benzer Pharmacy, a Tampa Bay-based chain of independent retail pharmacies, working in partnership with Bonum Health, a leading provider of telehealth technology,proudly announces plans to install at least 20 "Bonum Health Hubs" in select rural and urban communities by the end of the year.
These compact, private, modular exam rooms will be located in the retail section of each store environment, enabling customers to engage in online "face-to-face" consultations with one of approximately 800 board-certified healthcare providers from around the country.
According to Alpesh Patel, President of Benzer Pharmacy, the opportunity to join forces with Bonum Health is more than just good business; it's also about being a good neighbor in the community.
"One of the most attractive aspects of this partnership is that it allows us to be a cornerstone in bringing virtual care to places where in-person, one-on-one care is hard to come by," Patel said. "Each full-size medical health hub connects patients and providers through an interactive, digital video portal for back-and-forth discussion about healthcare conditions and various internal medicine concerns in full privacy."
"As a result," he continued, "A routine visit to a Bonum Health Hub at Benzer Pharmacy will have all the makings of a visit to the doctor's office, producing the same outcomes in terms of say, renewing a prescription or requesting lab work, for a lot less out-of-pocket."
The framework of the unit, for all intents and purposes, enables the attending board-certified physician to make visual assessments and listen for audible symptoms, just as if he or she were seeing the patient in person.
"In practice, for many services, ranging from primary care and dermatology to behavioral health and beyond, the interaction between patient and physician really is no different," explained Tonya Shackelford, Vice President of Clinical Services at Benzer Pharmacy. "Using the most current medical technology, physicians can remotely check vitals, inspect skin concerns, and consult in real-time with patients."
Shackelford predicts the "Hubs" will soon be preferred destinations for patients in need of the latest diagnostic technology and testing resources, but who otherwise would not be able to afford the costs that accompany them in primary or collaborative care settings—one of the direct benefits to patients being the luxury of having their prescriptions filled within the same pharmacy, subsequent to any given session.
The "Hub" is certainly not a substitute for emergency medical treatment, but it does offer a lower-cost, lower-pressure alternative for basic diagnostics. With the help of Benzer Pharmacy, Patel says that Bonum is setting an ambitious goal to maximize the number of patients it serves through its medical kiosks in both rural and populated areas.
"The first placements, starting with those at participating Benzer Pharmacy locations, are proof of our 'people first' philosophy in action," Patel reasoned. "In large part, it provides reassurance that patients seen in the Bonum Health Hub receive the best possible care throughout the process, coming away from the experience better and more informed than they were before they started."
Over time, Bonum Health envisions making the hub concept available across the full network of more than 11,000 independently owned pharmacies across the country, but for now, the shortest distance between point A and point B in rapid and aggressive market growth is Benzer.
"You've got our name on it," said Patel.
For more information, log on to http://www.bonumhealth.com today. To find the Benzer Pharmacy nearest you, visit https://www.benzerpharmacy.com/find-a-store/
About Benzer Pharmacy. Founded in 2009, Benzer Pharmacy is a chain of independent retail pharmacies specializing in compounding and specialty medication. Currently, there are 82 corporate-owned and 44 franchise locations situated throughout 29 states, including Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Louisiana, New York, Missouri, Mississippi, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, and Idaho. Projections call for continued rapid growth as the organization seeks to substantially increase its customer base, while ensuring experiences match expectations at every touchpoint.
Benzer Pharmacy has made four straight appearances on Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America from 2015-2018; correspondingly, the company earned 39th place on the 2015 Florida Fast 100 list, while concurrently placing 67th on the 2015 TBBJ 200 list of Tampa Bay's largest private companies. Benzer was also voted favorite pharmacy in the 2015 Best of Fuquay Varina in North Carolina, and achieved PCAB compounding accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). All Benzer Pharmacy medications require a doctor's prescription.
About Bonum Health. Bonum Health is a digital health technology company, a subsidiary to Trxade Group, connecting patients to board-certified medical care at any time—and from anywhere—through the Bonum Health mobile app and website portal; and/or, by visiting a "Bonum Health Hub" located within select independent retail pharmacies. Bonum Health is a convenient and affordable alternative for patients seeking non-emergency care without the inconvenience and expense of an urgent care visit. http://www.bonumhealth.com.
SOURCE Benzer Pharmacy
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