More Idahoans will have access to high-quality, affordable health
care via video consults
Company Website:
http://www.teladoc.com
LEWISVILLE, Texas -- (Business Wire)
Teladoc, the nation’s first and largest telehealth provider, today
announced that Idahoans will now have access to the company’s
high-quality, cost-effective telehealth services. In a move to create
increased access to health care services, the Idaho legislature passed
the Idaho Telehealth Access Act in April 2015, reestablishing
telemedicine access by allowing a physician and patient to connect via a
two-way audio and visual interaction.
“Teladoc is excited to provide Idahoans with access to high-quality care
through the use of audio-video technology,” said Jason Gorevic, Teladoc
CEO. “Through our network of board-certified, state-licensed physicians,
we can meet their health care needs -- when and where they need it.”
The Annals of Family Medicine projects a shortage of 52,000
primary care physicians nationwide by 2025 – and Idaho is no exception.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Idaho ranks
the second to last state in number of primary care physicians per
capita, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has
designated 41 of Idaho’s 44 counties as Health
Professional Shortage Areas.
“Idahoans should be proud of the state legislators and Idaho Telehealth
Council’s efforts to support forward-thinking legislation that increases
access to affordable health care and cuts costs for the business
community,” added Gorevic.
What Idahoans Should Know
Teladoc’s service may be used when a patient is unable to visit his or
her doctor, such as after office hours, on weekends or holidays. Through
Teladoc’s service, patients may receive treatment for non-emergent
medical issues, such as allergies, bronchitis, pink eye, sinus problems,
ear infection and other conditions that impact both adults and children.
Physicians may also write short-term prescriptions for non-controlled
substances if medically appropriate and in compliance with applicable
state regulations.
By managing its own provider network, Teladoc built the first nationally
independent physician network in telehealth. Teladoc’s more than 675
physicians are board-certified and state-licensed with an average of 20
years of experience. Teladoc’s rigorous credentialing process and
ongoing quality assurance efforts ensure the highest quality of care for
its members. In 2014, Teladoc physicians performed more than 298,000
consults.
For those interested in learning more about Teladoc’s telehealth
services, visit
our website.
About Teladoc
(NYSE:TDOC) Founded in 2002, Teladoc is the nation’s first and largest
telehealth provider with approximately 11 million members. With 298,000
consults in 2014, Teladoc is on track to conduct more than 500,000
consults in 2015. Teladoc provides 24/7 access to affordable,
high-quality medical care for adults and children experiencing
non-emergency medical issues via phone, secure online video, mobile app
or web. Through a directly managed network of U.S.-based,
board-certified physicians, Teladoc delivers a 95 percent patient
satisfaction rate with an average response time of less than 10 minutes.
Teladoc is the first and only telehealth provider to receive
certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
for its physician credentialing process, scoring 100 percent. Recognized
by Fast Company as “One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in
Health Care” in 2013, Teladoc partners with health plans, corporations,
organizations and patients seeking accessible and affordable
high-quality medical care. For more information, please visit teladoc.com,
twitter.com/teladoc,
facebook.com/teladoc
or linkedin.com/teladoc.
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Contacts:
Teladoc
Patty Sullivan, 469-294-5096
pr@teladoc.com
or
FleishmanHillard
Meredith
Adams, 972-741-7144
meredith.adams@fleishman.com
Source: Teladoc
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