NextCare introduces a prepaid medical card that increases in value with each dollar spent

November 29, 2004, Mesa, Arizona.  The season for giving is upon us and NextCare Urgent Care has come to the rescue with the ideal gift for anyone on your list. NextCare introduces The Gift of Health Medical Discount Card, a prepaid medical card that increases in value with each dollar spent. Purchase a card for $75 and NextCare adds an additional $15 for a total of $90 worth of medical services. Similar to a gift certificate, the gift card is available in a variety of denominations for use towards the purchase of medical services and prescription medication at any NextCare Urgent Care location. Not just for the holidays, gift cards can be purchased year round online at http://www.nextcare.com/ or by calling 1-800-NEXTCARE.

The Gift of Health Medical Discount Card is a convenient way for patients to pay for copays, deductibles and coinsurance. For patients without insurance, the card can be utilized to pay for medical services at any of the twelve (12) NextCare Urgent Care locations in Arizona. Similar to a debit card, the Gift of Health Medical Discount Card is coded with a specific dollar amount which is subtracted each time the card is swiped. The card never expires and can be purchased year around for personal use or given as a gift.

“The Gift of Health Medical Discount Card is NextCare’s way of demonstrating we care about the health of our community,” says founder and CEO, John Shufeldt, MD. “As patients are faced with larger co-pays and deductibles, a discount medical card levels the playing field by allowing patients to seek the care they deserve at a price they can afford.” Take the worry out of holiday shopping and give the gift that shows you care, The Gift of Health Medical Discount Card. For more information about the denominations available for purchase visit NextCare’s website at http://www.nextcare.com.

About NextCare Urgent Care
NextCare Urgent Care is a leading provider of urgent care and occupational medical services in the Southwest. NextCare owns and operates twelve (12) facilities in Arizona, and is currently pursuing plans for further expansion in Colorado. The NextCare team is committed to providing high quality, affordable healthcare every day of the year.

For more information about NextCare and its services, please contact:
Kelly Kimble, at 1-800-NEXTCARE