Telehealth
Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Secure virtual visits, fewer trips to the office, and quality care from home for patients of all ages.
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.
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How Telehealth works
Telehealth — or telemedicine — is a healthcare solution that allows you to meet with your doctor virtually instead of going to the office.
But what do you do if you still need health care? Fortunately, Telehealth can help.
Our 100% HIPAA-compliant system uses a two-way, high definition video, so we can talk face-to-face as if we’re in the same room together.
With Telehealth, you can also:
- Capability 01Submit your medication list, allergies, ID cards, and medical history in advance
- Capability 02Chat or share photos describing your symptoms
- Capability 03Have prescriptions electronically sent to your pharmacy
- Capability 04Securely pay online for your virtual visit
This streamlined approach originally evolved to help expand medical care to men, women, and children living in remote areas. Today, 76% of hospitals use Telehealth technology, and US employers could save as much as $6 billion a year by making telemedicine technology available to their employees. But the advantages of Telehealth go far beyond financial savings.
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The benefits of telemedicine
Whether you live close to your doctor or in a rural area, even a routine visit involves wait times of 18 minutes or longer — and that’s before you account for the time you spend getting there.
Telehealth technology eliminates that.
By connecting to your doctor in a virtual setting, you can expect to:
- Benefit 01Miss less time at work
- Benefit 02Have fewer disruptions with any child or elder care responsibilities
- Benefit 03Eliminate the time or travel expenses associated with your office visit
- Benefit 04Receive quality health care faster
- Benefit 05Reduce subjecting yourself and others to a contagious illness
At the same time, you also reduce your risk of exposure to contagious illnesses, like the common cold, flu, and COVID-19.
Telemedicine is also available to patients of all ages, including children, older adults, and those in vulnerable health. That makes it an ideal healthcare solution for everyone, especially when someone can no longer leave their home safely but still requires medical attention.
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What to expect during a Telehealth appointment
Telemedicine technology has never been easier to use.
Simply:
- Step 01Download our app to your tablet, computer, or phone
- Step 02Request an appointment through our Telehealth portal
- Step 03Fill out the registration forms included in our calendar invite
- Step 04Follow the link in your calendar invite to open your video-chat to start your appointment
You can also upload photos, if needed, to help us diagnose your symptoms.
For more information on telemedicine or to schedule your virtual visit, contact us by calling or requesting your Telehealth appointment online today.
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Ready for a virtual visit?
We can set up a secure, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth appointment for almost everything — ongoing care, follow-ups, and most consultations. Call or request a visit online to get started.