Rite Aid brings health to Ohio

Camp Hill, Pa. - Rite Aid is trying to ensure its Ohio customers stay as healthy as possible. The drugstore chain is partnering with HealthSpot, a healthcare technology provider, to open HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio.



Through the HealthSpot stations, customers will have access to a variety of healthcare services including pediatric care. The HealthSpot stations are located inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield. Rite Aid and HealthSpot first announced their partnership in November 2014.



Through proprietary cloud-based telemedicine software, HealthSpot allows users to interact with providers in a private, 40-sq.-ft. station using high-definition videoconferencing and interactive medical devices including a stethoscope, an otoscope, a pulse oximeter and a magnascope. Each HealthSpot station is supported by a trained wellness attendant who can help the patient as needed from check-in to check-out.



Customers ages 3 and above can be treated for minor and common health conditions, including cold and flu, rashes and skin conditions, eye conditions, earaches and seasonal allergies. A record of the visit is maintained. The software platform also interfaces with insurance eligibility, electronic medical records and billing systems.



“The opening of the first HealthSpot stations inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio is another step in our transformation into retail healthcare company,” said Robert I. Thompson, Rite Aid executive VP of pharmacy. “This first-of-its-kind model pairs licensed healthcare providers with state-of-the-art technology to deliver a truly unique solution to consumers looking for convenient and quality healthcare. We are excited to be bringing such an innovative concept to market and look forward to introducing our customers to HealthSpot.”