There is an estimated 47 million Americans without health care coverage, There are many sick people today that need medical assistance but can not afford it, what are they to do?
Is their plight hopeless? No! Thanks to a company called TelaDoc.
TelaDoc is…A national network of board certified, licensed primary care physicians (PCP) that diagnose illness, recommend treatment, and prescribe medication, when appropriate, for its members over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. TelaDoc is a convenient, cost-effective alternative for minor medical problems and a current solution for the health care issues of cost and access.
TelaDoc services do not replace the care of the PCP …they complement and enhance the quality of care. TelaDoc physicians are trained and experienced in telephone based cross coverage. They must also meet our strict physician credentialing guidelines.
Telephone medical consult with licensed physicians who diagnose medical problems and prescribe one short-term medication when appropriate
If medicine is needed a prescription is phoned into your local pharmacy.
All licensed physicians specialize in telephone medical consults. They are primary care physicians, internists and urgent care physicians.
Doctors available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Speak to a doctor quickly in most cases in less than an hour, but always within 3 hours guaranteed.
Doctor reviews your electronic health record prior to each consultation to aid diagnosis.
Fast, cost effective medical attention that saves both time and money.
TelaDoc services do not replace the care of the PCP …they complement and enhance the quality of care. TelaDoc physicians are trained and experienced in telephone based cross coverage. They must also meet strict physician credentialing guidelines.
* According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 72% of doctor visits (office, emergency room and urgent care clinic) are for non-emergency care for common illnesses – those medical issues for which TelaDoc is designed to diagnose and treat.
* The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the average employee loses one full day per year visiting medical facilities for treatment of non-emergency minor medical issues.
* Of those employees who tough it out and “work through” their illnesses, 13% loose 4.3 hours of productivity due to reduced effectiveness (JAMA).
* Approximately 4% of total wages are lost due to reduced effectiveness and absenteeism, which could be greatly reduced by utilizing TelaDoc Medical Services.
Members can remain at home, at their desk or in their hotel room and receive quality medical care at a fraction of the cost of going to the doctor, ER or urgent care clinic.
TelaDoc is only one of many outstanding benefits of FDI membership click here for more information
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TeleHealth News article written by the National Center for Policy Analysis/Market Watch: Health Issues | Ncpa.org | Published December 2008
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