"Dial a Doc" example - Telehealth - mHealth
"In past MedicalAutomation.org conferences, we have heard from telemedicine practitioners at the high end (Guardian 24/7 in Leesburg, VA) and low end (Doc Talker, Vienna, VA) of care services. The greatest growth appears to be at the low end where, for a modest fee, patients with common ailments can call in and get a diagnosis and prescription. This piece describes another low end example, “ISelectMD,” on Hilton Head Island, SC. For $25, a person can speak with a doctor (among a cadre of 200 physicians rotating on 24/7 service via a call center) often resulting in a quick and convenient resolution for a not-too-serious medical problem. Payment is out-of-pocket, but Medicaid supports telemed consultations....."
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