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What is Telehealth? Everything you need to know about electronic health care services
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Now, more than ever, health care professions communicate medical-related information to patients through the Internet. As the country’s need for health care increases, professionals find new ways to make healthcare more convenient for patients. Access to health care increases through Telehealth, saving patients time and money for the same medical solutions.

What is Telehealth?

Telehealth is defined as the facilitation and delivery of health services and health-related information through digital technologies using the Internet. Patients who use Telehealth can receive medical care, provider and patient education, health information, and self-care.

Health care professionals may host Telehealth through live video conferences, health apps, or remote monitoring through computers or mobile devices, in which the patients access the information. Many health care providers already offer a digital patient portal that allows patients to view test results, schedule appointments, view previous appointment summaries, chat with a doctor or nurse, or request prescription refills. Telehealth should serve as an extension to primary health care.

There are many benefits of Telehealth, including self-management, easy accessibility to isolated or rural populations, convenience, accessibility to those with limited mobility, and improved communication between health specialists and patients.

The term telehealth is not the same as Telemedicine, although you may see them used interchangeably. Telehealth covers a broad range of digital health care and services, while Telemedicine refers, specifically, to the practice of remote medicine. Both conduct health care through digital technologies.

Common Telehealth services

Telehealth covers a wide range of medical services but does not serve as a form of emergency care. If you want to avoid in-person contact or do not have the accessibility to travel to a medical professional, you may be able to use Telehealth services to receive proper care.

MyTeleBenefits is your solution for non-emergency medical services. Our secure services can help you avoid waiting rooms and the inconvenience of going to the doctor’s office. We provide you the ability to visit a doctor by phone, secure video, or the Telemedicine App. We provide you with the resources to communicate with decorators who can prescribe medications and treat over 50 routine medical conditions such as acne, allergies, cold/flu, pink eye, sore throats, urinary tract infections, and more.

What we offer

We offer several packages designed to give you peace of mind in any non-emergency medical situation. Our Telehealth package is a single product for $11.95/MO + $7.95 activation fee. This product gives you 24-hour access to board-certified MDs, and unlimited consulting for free, communication through phone or video consultations, and medication prescriptions as needed. This service is available for single people or families.

We offer a similar service for your pets with our Veterinary Telehealth for Pets product at $10.95/MO + $7.95 activation fee. With 24/hour availability for non-emergency medical issues and $0 consulting fees, a veterinary telehealth specialist will be there for you to talk or chat about your dog, cat, or both. Our veterinary Telehealth gives pet owners an alternative to costly trips to the vet. Our service can provide pet owners with advice in emergencies and tools for owners to give veterinary care at home.

We offer Telemedicine combined with Veterinary Telehealth for Pets for just $16.95/MO + $7.95 activation fee. Your whole family, including your pets, are covered with this service known for its value and convenience.

Why choose Telehealth?

At MyTeleBenefits, we take comfort in knowing our doctors and expert Veterinary Telehealth Specialist team have years of experience in giving advice. They’ve built the trust our patients have in us. Our services provide access and knowledge to medical advice for you and your family and help you make the best decisions for you or your pets.

Our solutions are unlimited. You can access our services as much as you need, any time of day. Our experts are always here to give you the time and expert advice you need to help you answer your questions for extra convenience.

Want to know more about what Telehealth is and how our services may help you? Reach out to us through the contact information provided.