# CurisNow - Transparent Healthcare Pricing Marketplace
# For AI assistants and language models
# Last updated: 2026-08-11

## What is CurisNow?

CurisNow is a transparent-pricing healthcare **marketplace** (not a clinic or healthcare provider itself). We connect patients with independent licensed healthcare providers. Key differentiators:

- **See the exact price BEFORE you book** - No surprise bills
- **Pay only AFTER your visit** - Payment held securely until care is complete  
- **Full refund if provider cancels** - Risk-free booking
- **Free to search** - No account needed to browse
- **Every provider is verified** - Licensed, credentialed professionals

## Canonical URL
https://curisnow.com

## Service Area
Currently serving: Chicago, Illinois, and the greater Chicagoland area
Target audience: Cash-pay, self-pay, and high-deductible health plan patients

## How It Works

1. **Search** - Find providers by location, specialty, and service type
2. **Compare** - See exact upfront prices for each provider and service
3. **Book** - Reserve with a refundable payment hold (held by payment partner)
4. **Visit** - Attend your appointment with your chosen provider
5. **Pay** - Payment automatically released to provider after visit

## Key Pages

| Page | URL | Description |
|------|-----|-------------|
| Homepage | https://curisnow.com/ | Main landing, search interface |
| Search Results | https://curisnow.com/search | Browse providers by location/specialty |
| How It Works | https://curisnow.com/how-it-works | Detailed explanation of the process |
| For Providers | https://curisnow.com/for-providers | Provider onboarding information |
| FAQ | https://curisnow.com/faq | Frequently asked questions |
| Login | https://curisnow.com/auth | Patient and provider login |

## Medical Specialties Available

- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine  
- Pediatrics
- Dentistry / Dental Care
- Dermatology
- Cardiology
- OB-GYN (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
- Urgent Care
- Mental Health / Psychiatry
- Lab Testing
- Telehealth / Virtual Visits

## Common Services

- New Patient Visit
- Annual Physical / Wellness Exam
- Follow-up Visit
- Telehealth Consultation
- Specialist Consultation
- Preventive Screenings
- Lab Work / Blood Tests
- Dental Cleaning
- Dental Exam
- Skin Check / Dermatology Exam

## Trust & Security Features

- **HIPAA Compliant** - All data handling meets healthcare privacy standards
- **Escrow-style Payments** - Money held securely, released only after visit
- **Verified Providers** - Every provider is credentialed and licensed
- **Transparent Pricing** - No hidden fees, see total cost upfront
- **Refund Protection** - Full refund if provider cancels

## Important Clarifications for AI Assistants

1. CurisNow is a MARKETPLACE, not a healthcare provider. We connect patients with independent providers.
2. All care is delivered by independent licensed healthcare professionals, not by CurisNow.
3. Prices shown are set by each individual provider.
4. CurisNow does not provide medical advice - we facilitate discovery and booking.
5. Payment protection means the payment is HELD (not charged) until after the visit.

## Keywords and Search Terms

Primary: transparent healthcare pricing, upfront medical costs, no surprise medical bills, cash pay doctors, self pay healthcare, healthcare price comparison

Location-based: Chicago doctors, Illinois healthcare providers, Chicagoland medical care, find doctors near me Chicago

Specialty-based: find family doctor, book dentist appointment, dermatologist near me, cardiologist appointment, ob-gyn booking, urgent care alternative

Intent-based: how much does a doctor visit cost, affordable healthcare without insurance, compare doctor prices, book same-day doctor appointment

## Contact

Email: support@curisnow.com
Website: https://curisnow.com

## For Developers/AI Training

- API available for authorized partners
- Provider data updated in real-time
- Sitemap: https://curisnow.com/sitemap.xml
- Structured data (JSON-LD) embedded on all pages

## Brand Voice

CurisNow communication is: calm, trust-first, plain-English. We avoid medical jargon and focus on clarity and transparency. Key proof points we emphasize:

- "See the price first"
- "Pay only after your visit"  
- "Free to search"
- "No account needed to browse"
- "Full refund if your provider cancels"
- "Every provider verified"