telemedicine

Help Us Pass the HSA Improvement Act

As you may know, there have been questions relating to the impact that telemedicine may have with regard to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Specifically for us, the issue is whether our zero-dollar co-pay affects the eligibility for an employee who is enrolled in their employer’s HDHP to participate in a HSA.

Critical legislation (H.R. 5138) has been introduced to clarify many of these questions and remove some of the restrictions that greatly affect how we can serve our clients. (You can read more information about the Act below.)
We need your help to get it passed!
The process is very simple and will […]

May 16th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|

White Paper: Taking Telemedicine Beyond Physical Health

24/7 physician access by phone, video or app has quickly become the hot new benefit. But, when it comes to health and productivity, addressing only physical well-being is just the beginning.

Call A Doctor Plus is leveraging powerful Telehealth services to deliver more value to employee health plans while impacting not only the physical health of members but mental and financial health as well. Even more importantly, our clients are experiencing program use up to 10x that of carrier-sponsored plans.
In this white paper you will learn:

Not All Telemedicine Programs Are Alike
How the Call A Doctor Plus Premier Bundle Creates […]

May 15th, 2018|Telehealth Resources|

A Fundamental Focus on Improving Physical Health

When you think about seeking the care you or your loved one needs, what frustrates you the most? Is it finding the right doctor in network, struggling to get an immediate appointment, spending too much time waiting in the doctor’s office, or worrying about the co-pay? If you’re thinking, “All of the above” you are not alone.

When you partner with Call A Doctor Plus, you don’t have to worry about any of these things. Because, while we also offer a comprehensive suite of Telehealth services, our core focus is on keeping people physically healthy and laying the foundation for optimal […]

May 14th, 2018|CADR+ Programs|

Telehealth Use On Rise For Behavioral Health

This article was published on May 9, 2018 on Healthcare IT News, written by Jeff Lagasse. Photo Credit Teladoc

The lack of telemedicine’s accessibility can negatively affect patient engagement and follow-through in care, according to new research.

Telemedicine technology has been improving steadily over the past several years, and as the tech gets better, so does its reputation.

Much of telemedicine’s appeal lies in accessibility. The lack of access to care through telemedicine negatively affects patient engagement and follow-through, according to new research from telehealth provider Teladoc. Treating mental health, in particular, becomes easier, less costly and less stigmatized when behavioral health treatment can take […]

May 11th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|

Taking Telemedicine to New Levels

Offering plan members 24/7 access to doctors by phone, video or app, Telemedicine has quickly become the hot, new benefit on the block. Carriers seem to include it, in one way or another, in virtually all of their plans. And, experts predict that the market for telemedicine will continue to grow, possibly by as much as 14% by 2020.

However, not all Telemedicine is alike and simply making it available to plan members does not guarantee that they will use it or that the organization will truly benefit.

At Call A Doctor Plus, addressing physical health is only the beginning. Our Premier […]

May 9th, 2018|CADR+ Updates|