Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

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. 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:

• Submit your medication list, allergies, ID cards, and medical history in advance

• Chat or share photos describing your symptoms

• Have prescriptions electronically sent to your pharmacy

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.

The benefits of telemedicine

Whether you live close to your doctor or in a rural area, you probably know firsthand that even a routine visit involves wait times of 18 minutes or longer — and that doesn’t even include the time you spend getting there. Telehealth technology eliminates that.

By connecting to your doctor in a virtual setting, you can expect to:

• Miss less time at work

• Have fewer disruptions with any child or elder care responsibilities

• Eliminate the time or travel expenses associated with your office visit

• Receive quality health care faster

• Reduce 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.

What to expect during a Telehealth appointment

Telemedicine technology has never been easier to use, simply:

• Request an appointment by calling our office

• Fill out the registration forms included in our calendar invite

• You will be sent a confirmation text two days prior to your appointment with a link to fill out health related information

• On the day of your appointment you will be sent an email link to our secure Telehealth portal

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 today.