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Xoova is an online medical service that allows people to research information about conditions as well as finding a local provider who they can go to for care. In addition, it allows online patient scheduling with a physician.
Fast Facts:
- -- Founded in 2006 (as DoctorsDirect.com).
- -- It's a faster, easier and more satisfying healthcare experience.
- -- Provides the highest standards in privacy and security.
- -- Voted “Outstanding New Product in Health and Medical Services".
- -- Nominated for a “People’s Choice Award” at the Health 2.0 Conference.
5 Great Resources on Xoova
- Xoova: Official Site | Corporate Blog: Why We're Called Xoova
- QueryCAT: Xoova: Frequently Asked Questions
- PRWeb (via eMediaWire): Xoova Experiences Dramatic Growth in First Six Months of Operation
- MedTech Publishing Company (via Healthcare IT News): Scheduling Site Has Appeal (February 1, 2007)
- Health20.org: Description of Xoova
5 Latest Headlines on Xoova
Company Info on Xoova
- BusinessWeek Software and Technology Services: Xoova, Inc. (July 08, 2008)
- socalTECH: DoctorsDirect.com Becomes Xoova (August 30, 2007)
- Spark Capital: Xoova Completes Series A Financing with Spark Capital
- Xoova: About Me | Xoova Press
Founders and Management of Xoova
- Local Onliner: Tommy McGloin’s Latest Local Project: Doctors (January 24, 2008)
- socialTECH: Interview With Tommy McGloin, DoctorsDirect.com (July 21, 2006)
- Xoova: Who We Are: Bios
Products and Services from Xoova
- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA): Xoova
- Quantcast: The Open Internet Ratings Service on Xoova
- Xoova: Terms of Use
Information Licensed from Xoova
- socalTECH: Xoova Shows Healthcare Software (September 20, 2007)
- Xoova: Information Collection and Use
Tips, Help, Support for Xoova
- DoctorsDirect (via Marketwire): DoctorsDirect.com to Launch Internet-Based Medical Appointment Service in Boston | DoctorsDirect.com to Launch Internet-Based Medical Appointment Service in New York (December 5, 2006)
- Xoova: Xoova Chooses Brands On Demand for Advertising Representation (December 5, 2007)
Blogs and Forums About Xoova
- Discovering Medical Tourism: What To Treat? With Whom? Please A Hand! (September 3, 2007)
- Medical 2.0: Xoova -- Searching Your Doctor, Making Appointment On-line (January 11, 2008)
- The Health Care Blog: CONSUMERS/POLICY: This Will Be A Red Rag To A Bull (July 24, 2007)
- Xoova: Xoova Blog
Parody and Criticism about Xoova
- GreenvilleOnline: Medical Records Going Online, But Will Information Be Safe? (July 6, 2008)
- OBGYN.net: The Changing Face of Patient–Doctor Interaction Online (2000)
- OrganizedWisdom: Online Medical Records Raise Privacy Alarm
- UsableMarkets: Searching For A Doctor Online … Arrrrgh! (January 7, 2008)
Photo, Audio, and Video from Xoova
- Google Image Search: Xoova
- icyou: Health 2.0 San Francisco: Tommy McGloin - Xoova
Competitors of Xoova
- AppointmentQuest: Scheduling for Healthcare: AppointmentQuest Online Scheduling Software
- Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Secure Online Services: MyChart
- Google Directory: Online Health Consulting Competitors| Medicine and Health | Telemedicine
- Mashable: 14 Online Tools To Help You Choose A Doctor
- Microsoft (via HealthVault): Official Site
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About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Daniel
- Reviewer: ASandhu
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Aug. 18, 2008
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