Doximity and U.S. News & World Report Extend Partnership for Patient-Doctor Connections
Doximity and U.S. News & World Report have extended their long-standing partnership, which assists over 65 million Americans annually in finding and booking appointments with healthcare providers.
Digital health platform Doximity and media company U.S. News & World Report have agreed to continue their partnership aimed at connecting patients with healthcare providers. This collaboration enables over 65 million Americans annually to utilize tools powered by Doximity to find and schedule appointments with doctors and hospitals through U.S. News.
The extended agreement reinforces Doximity's role as a key data provider for U.S. News' physician and hospital-facing products. For over three decades, U.S. News has provided consumers with information and rankings to aid critical healthcare decisions. The partnership merges U.S. News' established brand and independent rankings with Doximity's extensive physician network and technological capabilities.
Doximity's data is integrated into U.S. News' "Best Hospitals" rankings and its tools for finding doctors and booking appointments. The company continues to supply the exclusive Expert Opinion physician survey, a component of the "Best Hospitals" and "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Additionally, Doximity provides physician profile data for "Doctor Finder," allowing patients to book appointments directly with U.S. News hospital partners. The "Patient Connect" tool further streamlines appointment scheduling for patients.
Jared Wilkinson, Senior Vice President of Hospital Partnerships at Doximity, stated the company's pride in helping Americans connect with the right healthcare professionals. He highlighted the uniqueness of Doximity's network of over 3 million members and its data. Sumita Singh, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Health at U.S. News, emphasized the importance of rigorous data in building trust and ensuring patients receive optimal care.