telemedicine

Regulators Can’t Seem To Tamp Down Telemedicine, And That’s A Big Sign Of Change

This article was published on April 16, 2018 on Forbes, written by Leah Binder. Photo Source: Shutterstock, Forbes.com article

In most industries, if consumers like a new innovation in the market, no matter how disruptive, it can survive attacks from competitors. Traditionally in health care the opposite is true: disruption dooms an innovation to failure. Competitors will bury it under a mountain of regulatory barriers. That’s because the patient isn’t the prime consumer in health care, payors like Medicare and health plans are. They in turn focus on the views of health care providers, who keep them in business and wield […]

April 20th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|

Telemedicine and Teachers: A Winning Combo for Schools

Across the country, schools are looking for ways to deliver high-value, high-impact benefits to their teachers while also adhering to their strict budgets. They also face a significant need to keep teachers healthy and in the classroom, limiting the need for expensive and hard-to-find substitute teachers.

At Call A Doctor Plus, we feel that schools are a perfect candidate for our comprehensive telehealth solution. By providing teachers and staff members with 24/7 phone or video access to doctors and other health professionals, telemedicine can substantially reduce the number of class days missed by teachers.

Call A Doctor Plus provides a quality and […]

April 17th, 2018|CADR+ Programs|

Introducing the Premier Bundle from Call A Doctor Plus

Call A Doctor Plus announces a NEW bundled telemedicine program to help you add more value and beat your competition!!!

Call A Doctor Plus has released a new Premier Bundle to their clients that can truly have a significant impact for the organization and for the employees. This unique bundles was built specifically or small and mid-sized business by combining the finest telehealth programs and concierge services available.

Value for the Organization:

Save on healthcare expenses
Improve health and wellness
Boost productivity
Lessen the burden on HR
Enhance your benefits plan

Value for the Employees:

24/7 access to care in minutes
Help navigating […]

April 5th, 2018|CADR+ Updates|

Are you paying too much for “free” Telemedicine?

When it comes to Telemedicine, the potential benefits to both employers and employees are substantial. Time and money savings, improved health and wellness, boosted happiness and productivity. The list goes on. But, all those wonderful benefits are only that… potential.

The fact is that until Telemedicine is used, it doesn’t benefit anyone. It’s a super-car sitting in a garage, an unopened bottle of incredible wine, an unused gift card to your favorite store. Sure, we all know these things will be amazing, but not until you use them do you realize their true potential. The same can be said for Telemedicine.

One […]

March 28th, 2018|Telehealth Resources|

82% of consumers do not use telehealth, survey says

Despite the hype around telemedicine, new research shows a relatively small percentage of consumers are making use of the technology.

The finding comes from a report sponsored by Avizia, a telehealth provider based in Reston, Virginia.

It includes information from two separate surveys, both of which were conducted in March. One has responses from consumers, while the other takes the pulse of healthcare professionals. Modern Healthcare commissioned Signet Research to conduct both assessments.

The consumer survey contains responses from 403 individuals 18 or older living in the United States. The other survey was sent to healthcare professionals who subscribe to Modern Healthcare. The […]

February 28th, 2018|Telehealth & Industry News|