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TROY, N.Y., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UCM Digital Health, a leading provider of emergency telemedicine and virtual care solutions, announced it has completed a $5.5 million series A funding round led by Armory Square Ventures (ASV), a prominent VC firm focused on investing in technology-enabled companies in emerging startup ecosystems outside of Silicon Valley. Also participating in the round were Contour Ventures and River Park Ventures.
Contributing a deep expertise in emergency medicine, UCM Digital Health has redefined 24/7 immediate triage, care coordination and remote health services. Through its 'digital first' platform, health plans or employers' plans can deliver specialized digital front door services such as triage, urgent and emergent care, virtual primary care, home testing, or even virtual emergency medicine with 911/EMS. According to McKinsey, an estimated 20 percent of all emergency room visits could potentially be avoided via virtual urgent care offerings, a figure that represents a sizable share of the US healthcare market.