Golden State Orthopedics & Spine Teams Up With HURT! App to Help With the Hurt
Musculoskeletal breaks, sprains, strains, and pops can happen in an instant, anytime, anywhere — at home, at work, and at play on the field, or track, or court. Golden State Orthopedics & Spine (GSOS) has partnered with HURT!, a ground-breaking orthopedic triage app that gives people around-the-clock access to local orthopedic specialists within minutes of an injury. While the first thought is a trip to urgent care or the ER, the free and innovative HURT! app is now an option before a visit.
Golden State Orthopedic & Spine has partnered with HURT!, an orthopedic app that gives people access to local orthopedic specialists within minutes of an injury.
For coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes, the HURT! mobile app provides a link to urgent orthopedic help 24/7, 365 days a year. The app connects users directly to expert orthopedic care navigators, offering immediate guidance for acute musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A few taps on the app, and patients receive expert care and guidance from local orthopedic specialists.
"Our goal has always been to assist our patients in getting to the right provider at the right time, in the most cost-effective manner possible," said Steve Hammarstrom, CEO, Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. "The HURT! app ensures that members of our community experiencing acute musculoskeletal injuries can immediately connect with highly trained orthopedic specialists. This often means reducing costs by avoiding unnecessary ER visits while still receiving expert care."
HURT! is a mobile and web-based app that connects individuals who have suffered an acute musculoskeletal injury to orthopedic specialists in real-time, helping them assess the severity of the injury and navigate the best options for care.
The HURT! app is free to download and user-friendly. Available on both mobile and desktop platforms, the app allows users to log their symptoms, connect with specialists, and get immediate recommendations for their next steps. Patients can send pictures and messages back and forth securely to discuss the injury. From there, patients may be directed to a same-day appointment with an orthopedic provider, urgent care, or, in more severe cases, a hospital, if necessary. The services HURT! provides are for informational purposes only and to help patients connect with the most appropriate medical professional for their needs.
A few taps on the HURT! app and patients receive expert care and guidance from local orthopedic specialists.
HURT! co-founder Brett Miller, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, emphasized the app’s patient-first focus. “Our goal is to save time, reduce stress, and lower costs for patients by connecting them with the right providers from the start. HURT! is proud to partner with Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, ensuring that Bay Area residents have access to the care they need without delay.”
HURT! is a convenient way for patients to bypass unnecessary visits to the emergency room and receive the attention they need from an entire network of orthopedic specialists. Within minutes of any musculoskeletal injury, patients can connect with a specialist to receive a diagnosis and personalized care plan.
The HURT! app is available for download on iOS and Android devices. To learn more about this new service, visit HURT!.
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