We partnered with Convenient Care Now by Hackensack University Health Network and Mom Trends to check out this service and to bring you my honest thoughts and opinions
New Jersey residents now have the convenience of healthcare via an app. You can now connect with a doctor in minutes on your computer or mobile device. Convenient Care Now by Hackensack University Health Network brings the quality care and expertise of Hackensack University Medical Center without having to travel to an office. 
I agreed to use the app and demo the use of the newest technology in the medical field. I happened to wake with a scratchy throat and allergies which always go into a full blown sinus infection. The entire visit took about 10 mins, which included sign-up and reading my diagnosis after my visit.
If you’re skeptical about seeing a doctor via your computer or phone, read how my visit went and to ease your mind, I’m going to share a code with you to try your first visit for Convenient Care Now for FREE!
We Get It- You’re Busy! Save Time Now
Board-certified, licensed doctors, dietitians and psychologists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From the comfort of your home these visits are live via your computer or mobile device. When you are feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is get ready, jump in the car, and drive to go wait in a doctor’s office. Not to mention we’re usually so busy that we will put it off until we’re down for the count on the couch. There is now no excuse not to get yourself seen because you can find 10-15 mins out of your busy schedule. 
The Middle Of The Night “Mommy Calls”
It always seems like kids are the worst at night. Their symptoms intensify and fevers spike. We have all made that call to an answering service and had to sit and wait for the on-call doctor to get back to us. Now you can have a live doctor visit with a pediatrician at any hour. No waiting until the morning to be seen or finding someone to sit with the other kids while you drag your poor baby to an urgent care facility. 
My Visit For Allergies/ Sinuses
As I said in the beginning, I normally would have waited and my cold would have gone into a sinus infection and I would have been down for the count next week. I’m way too busy to go to a walk-in and especially on a Saturday (that’s when I called). By having the convenience of seeing a doctor via computer or mobile device, there is no need for me to wait.
- Download the app – I downloaded the app which took 1 minute
- Filled out my info – I entered all my personal info/medical history/medications, etc. This took about 5 minutes but it’s a one time thing.
- Picked my doctor- Via a list of doctors, I was showed who was available and how many patients were waiting for each doctor. I chose the first available which happened to be Dr Shori. (30 seconds)
- Connected Live – Within 2 minutes Dr Shori came on. He asked me questions from the info I entered previously, asked additional questions, and listened as I explained my symptoms and asked questions. This part was an exact replica of when the doctor enters your exam room. The only difference is that we were talking via video.
- Diagnosis – He explained he didn’t want to prescribe antibiotics because I didn’t show symptoms for them but he did give me some OTC meds that I could use to help alleviate the symptoms.
- After the visit- Dr Shori advised that in my account would be all the notes from my visit in a private message from him. He also advised if I had any questions or concerns that I should message him back. He also said if things worsened in 2 days to message him so he could see me and take next steps. (I’m sharing my medical notes)
- Messages- I checked my messages and sure enough, ALL the info was there! Everything we talked about, everything he advised, and a bit more.
Why Convenient Care Now is Better
We already know it saves time. We also know that we can see board-certified, licensed doctors, dietitians and psychologists for immediate and live, online visits 24 hours a day. What we don’t normally get is a report after we leave a doctor’s office. I can’t tell you how many times I forgot something the doctor said. I can now go into my notes and see exactly what he recommended. I know he told me 3 things for the OTC meds but yes, I already forgot! 
- Lower cost. In-office visits can cost you on average, $82 for first-time patients according to the Healthcare Blue Book. Convenient Care Now offers a $49 physician visit – a savings of $33. It’s also a great option for students in college looking for cost-effective healthcare. BUT WAIT- I’m giving you your first visit FREE!
- Quick prescriptions. We know when a doctor is going to prescribe a med most of the time. It’s so much easier to have a video visit to get our common primary care prescriptions.
Your Free Visit
This product is only available in New Jersey at the moment. Outside of New Jersey? You might not have the same experience, and the doctor won’t be able to prescribe meds, but I will say- I’m in CT and I was able to get taken care of. If you know someone in Jersey, you probably want to send this to them! USE CODE – CARENOW11 
Reasons To Call Convenient Care Now
Doctors on Convenient Care Now are board certified, with an average of 15 years in practice. They are available 24/7, with no appointment needed.
Have a question to ask a doctor? Get the care you need quickly – typical issues include:
- Bronchitis
- Sinus infection
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Pinkeye
- Flu
- Sprains and strains
- Cold
- Respiratory infection
- Headache
Just choose the type of visit you are looking for and select a provider. Depending on the issue at hand, the doctor can diagnose, suggest follow up, and prescribe, when appropriate. Convenient Care Now takes your privacy very seriously. Your visit with the doctor is secure and HIPAA compliant.
Yes! I love this. I have a blog, three kids, two dogs, and a husband. I have no time to go and wait at a doctor’s office.
This is such a great idea. I’d much rather see a doctor from the comfort of my own home that go out and wait in an office. Love it!
This looks like a great option and app. I used a similar service for my last sinus infection and it was so quick and easy.
Convenient Care Now is a great name for this service. I would definitely take advantage of it!
I needed this years ago! What a great option for busy people.
I love the convenience of this service! I used to have wait times up to 2 hours!! at the doctor’s office. Ain’t nobody got time for that! I like how quickly you were connected to a doctor!
I think this is beyond convenient its brilliant. I hate having to tote my 7 kids with me to wait in a icky waiting room to be seen for 5 minutes and expose my kids to all the germs. This is a much better option!
My family had bronchitis a few months ago. We were miserable. Even worse was how long the wait was to get an appointment with our doctor. Yikes!
This is really cool. I wish there were places approved for my insurance. All these online Drs are not part of my network so they are a bit pricey.
These are exactly What I need. It’s very convenient for the busy people like me
It sounds like I need to move to Jersey! I hate going to the doctor.
I think my family is getting all of the illness out of the way early this year. It’s already been a tough cold and flu season. This could come in handy when we need information, but can’t make it to the doctor.
yeah, I am not a fan of waiting at a doctor’s office. This makes life so much easier
I think it’s an awesome alternative for having to go sit in the doctor’s office when you don’t really need to. I’m all about saving time!
I love online health care apps because they are convenient and they will be able to cater to a lot of people who will be unable to go to the hospital. They also eliminate long queues! This sounds like a reliable app.