Doctors on Demand

One of my least favorite things is trying to get an appointment to see the doctor. Actually seeing the doctor is not what bothers me. It’s the pain and waiting involved in getting the appointment (not to mention the never-ending wait in the doctor’s office once I get there). If only I could just talk to a doctor whenever I need to without actually having to set up an appointment to see them in person…

At Maven we’ve solved this problem – although regrettably not for sick patients. Rather, companies are increasingly using Maven to consult with and survey physicians and other medical professionals. Through our platform anyone can get written answers to with an appropriate medical expert within hours. And while we’re not in the business of over-the-phone diagnosis for individuals (yet), we can help people who have a business need requiring medical expertise.

Our customers need quick answers from qualified experts in order to make better decisions about the products and services they provide for their customers. A few minutes of insights from a real doctor who sees real patients every day is worth a lot to people stuck in research labs, manufacturing facilities, and office buildings, especially when the right insights can mean the difference between a better product and a flop. In fact, this is what :