NP House Calls provides in‑home primary care by connecting board‑certified nurse practitioners with homebound adults and seniors. Practitioners perform physical exams, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications, and conduct point‑of‑care testing using portable diagnostic tools, with records integrated into patients' existing health systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many patients, especially seniors and those with limited mobility, struggle to access timely primary care because they cannot easily travel to a clinic. This leads to delayed diagnoses, unmanaged chronic conditions, and increased reliance on emergency services.
Solution
NP House Calls connects board‑certified nurse practitioners with patients in their homes to deliver comprehensive primary care services. Practitioners conduct physical examinations, manage chronic diseases, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care directly at the patient’s residence. Visits are scheduled through a simple online portal or phone line, and clinicians use portable diagnostic tools to capture vital signs and lab samples on site. After each visit, detailed electronic health records are updated and shared with the patient’s existing healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care. The service aims to reduce hospital readmissions and improve health outcomes by bringing care to those who need it most.
Target Audience
Primary customers are homebound adults, seniors, and individuals with mobility challenges who require regular primary care but face barriers to clinic visits.
Features
- In‑home primary care visits by licensed nurse practitioners
- Portable diagnostic equipment for vitals, ECG, and point‑of‑care testing
- Integrated electronic health record updates and provider communication
- Flexible scheduling via web portal or telephone
- Prescription and medication management delivered to the patient’s door
- Preventive health screenings and chronic disease monitoring in the home setting