Hackensack Meridian Health has announced a partnership with virtual and in-office primary care organisation One Medical to deliver a new human-centred and technology-powered primary care option in New Jersey, US.

The partnership will ensure that employers and residents have coordinated care through the latest care model of One Medical and Hackensack Meridian Health’s integrated network of hospitals, providers and facilities.

Individuals will benefit through One Medical’s membership model while employers can sponsor memberships on behalf of their employees and dependents.

Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert Garrett said: “We are deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality care and connecting patients with the specialty services they need and this exciting partnership with One Medical will help us advance our goals.

“This innovative approach to health care continues our journey to create the health system for the future.’’

The launch of One Medical in New Jersey will enable members to book appointments for in-person care in more than 20 major regions in the US.

They will also get virtual care services through the One Medical mobile app, including video visits on demand, secure provider messaging, and ‘Treat Me Now’ digital assessments for common health issues.

Other advantages include easy booking of appointments and medical record access, prescription renewals, and proactive follow-up care reminders.

The partnership also provides on-demand virtual offerings to members at no-extra cost.

Over the next several years, Hackensack Meridian Health and One Medical plan to open several locations which are yet to be determined.

The first office is slated for opening by the end of next year.