# On-Demand Medical Apps The Circle Medical App Provides Patients with At-Home Medical Care By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-medial References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/17/circle-medical-brings-a-full-service-medical-practice-to-you/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/circle-medical-doctor-house/id1003540833) Brent LaRue, George Favvas and Jean-Seabstien Boulanger created the [Circle Medical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-therapy) app which provides its users with a full-service medical practice that comes directly to each patient's home. While [on-demand doctors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-assessment) and emergency aid apps exist, this particular platform is geared towards routine check-ups, day-to-day services and [ongoing care situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeval-care). This medical platform provides users with a reliable medical practice that will cater to specific clients. Each of the clients will be able to reply to a set of doctors who are fulfilling full-time positions which makes them constantly available. Unlike emergency response apps, this platform will allow users to schedule advanced appointments and prepare for future care. Circle Medical is designed to cater to those who have busy lifestyles and no time to make it to regular visits to the doctor's office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **At-home Medical Care:** On-demand medical apps are providing patients with the ability to receive full-service medical practice directly in the comfort of their own homes. - **Routine Check-ups:** On-demand medical apps are providing patients with the ability to receive routine check-ups and day-to-day services on their own schedule. - **Future Care Preparation:** On-demand medical apps are providing patients with the ability to schedule advanced appointments and prepare for future care needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers and institutions can leverage on-demand medical apps to provide patients with convenient and accessible care, opening up new business models and revenue streams. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop innovative medical apps that meet the needs of patients seeking more control and flexibility in their healthcare experience. - **Insurance:** Insurance companies can partner with on-demand medical app providers to offer new, value-based insurance products that incentivize patients to take control of their health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doctor House Call Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor2me-house-calls.md) - [Connection-Focused Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circles.md) - [On-Demand Telemedicine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planned-parenthood-direct.md) - [24/7 Pediatric Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pediatrics.md) - [E-Commerce-Like Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-medicine.md) - [AI-Powered Health Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepod-1.md) - [In-Home Urgent Care Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatchhealth.md) - [On-Demand Disability Care Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joshin.md) - [On-Demand Health Assessments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-assessment.md)