ER vs Urgent Care Decision Tool

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm Sushil, and I built this tool after watching a close friend get hit with a $3,000 ER bill for something that could've been treated at urgent care for $150. **The Problem:** Every year, ~38 million Americans go to the ER, but studies show 30% of those visits could be handled at urgent care. The average person doesn't know which is appropriate, so they default to the ER "just to be safe" - and pay 10x more. **The Solution:** A free AI tool that analyzes your symptoms and recommends the appropriate level of care in seconds. Think of it as medical triage in your pocket. **How It Works:** 1. Describe your symptoms in detail 2. AI (powered by Claude) analyzes severity, red flags, and urgency 3. Get recommendation: ER, Urgent Care, or Home Care 4. See cost comparison and what to expect **Why Claude AI:** I chose Anthropic's Claude because it's: - Extremely good at nuanced reasoning - Conservative with medical decisions (safety-first) - Excellent at explaining its recommendations - Not prone to hallucination on critical topics **Tech Stack:** - Frontend: React + TailwindCSS - AI: Anthropic Claude API - Backend: Serverless functions (Vercel) - Hosting: Vercel - Total build time: ~1 week **Safety First:** The tool is conservative - when in doubt, it recommends higher levels of care. It's educational guidance, not medical advice. Always includes proper disclaimers and "Call 911" warnings. **100% Free:** No signup, no paywall, no hidden fees. Monetized through: - Google AdSense (pending approval) - Amazon Affiliates (health products like first aid kits) **What's Next:** - Telemedicine partnerships - Spanish language support - SMS/WhatsApp integration - Mobile app **I'd love your feedback on:** - UX improvements - Feature requests - Marketing strategies - Monetization ideas Thanks for checking it out! Happy to answer any questions about the build, tech stack, or business model. 🙏 Try it free: https://ervsurgentcare.com