Internet Visits to the Doctor (4/17/2007)
Every year at this time my allergies act up and I need to go to the doctor to get a prescription to alleviate my symptoms. I need to take time off work and the result is always the same, the doctor writes a prescription. Is there an easier way?
If your health insurer is Aetna or Cigna there will be an easier way. Both insurers will start paying physicians for internet treatments. In some states physicians can charge patients for internet treatments outside the health insurance process letting you use your credit card. Go to www.relayhealth.com to see more about the process and the health insurers and physicians currently allowing those internet consultations.
I have diabetes and high blood pressure and often need advice from my physician. Each time I need advice I am forced to make an appointment and go to the doctor’s office. Most of the time his advice is routine or I need some adjustment to my medications. Is there a way for me to avoid making the appointment and getting advice on line or on the phone.
Many doctors will now “see you” online through the internet. According to Wall Street Journal web sites are now available to doctors that take a history that allows your doctor to decide if he can treat you without a visit. Doctors that use this software charge a fee of approximately $30 to process your request for advice. Ask you doctor about adopting this process. Remember, most health insurance does not cover online virtual visits so you will be paying for this service out of pocket.
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