HealthNation Connect, Video Medicine
HealthNation Connect, Video Medicine
HealthNation Connect, Video Medicine
Your Next Doctors Appointment, Over Video?
A family on the brink of losing their home due to expensive, unpaid medical bills from a surgery they needed months ago, notices their 15-month-old baby crying in the middle of the night. He has a slight fever. The parents turn to the Internet and search for a healthcare location that is still open. The only option they find is an emergency room. They had to go there last month and the bill was over $1,500. They now have two choices: gamble the health of their baby or gamble their financial future.
For most of us this choice is simple. We would take the baby to the emergency room, no questions asked. But now there is a new program that would allow these parents more options in scenarios just like this. With this program, they are able to call a doctor directly on the phone, by email, via chat, or open a videoconference line and explain what is wrong with the baby. All of these options are available before being billed thousands of dollars. The cash-strapped parents are also able to submit those old, unpaid bills to an Advocacy Department and let professionals negotiate the prices down. Participants are also able to save an average of 10-60% at the pharmacy if the doctor suggests a prescription.
As technology increasingly impacts our everyday lives, one of the newest trends to emerge is health telemedicine. Utilizing this recent technology, diagnosis and treatment are made by virtual physicians who handle medical complaints and make professional assessments with the help of trained staff all with the use of a simple webcam. Clinical use of health telemedicine is already a reality. A company called HealthNation, located in Scottsdale, AZ, opened its program HealthNation Connect to the general public about 6 weeks ago.
Heres a simple overview of how HealthNation Connect works. Once a person has signed up for the program they are eligible to virtually access to a doctor 24-7 via telephone, email, video conferences and the internet. A doctor is notified that the patient is ready for the visit and will contact them back within a few minutes. The doctor, who might just be residing in a remote location, has access to a series of video screens which allow him to see multiple views of the patient to make an assessment. Using the information gained during the video conference or phone call, the doctor determines the nature of the problem and appropriate treatment is suggested.
Currently, the patient pays cash for a health telemedicine visit, but not with HealthNation Connect. The Connect program is offered at a flat rate of $30 per month, per family. Providing medical care through telemedicine clinics gives companies, such as HealthNation, the opportunity to provide health related services at a lower cost as overhead is substantially reduced by the use of technology.
Previously, telemedicine clinics (commonly known as Nurse Hotlines) employed nurse practitioners to examine and treat patients. However, using HealthNation telemedicine, patients can now rest easy knowing they will speak with a qualified doctor and other professional medical personnel. The program also enables the doctor to see patients from several sites at a single location and spend time on those that need care the most. With HealthNation Connect, patients can be seen more quickly which means less wait time and more convenience for the patient, ultimately saving additional funds.
Will health telemedicine clinics make their mark on health care? Although it may seem unlikely, experts believe they are positioned to completely revolutionize the practice of medicine, meaning we may soon have yet another example of how technology can provide us with newer, more convenient options.
In the end, parents, like the ones we spoke about earlier will now have the ability to make a call or a video conference with a doctor directly in times of need. No longer will they have to risk their financial livelihood for the sniffles. This nation has been in need of a services like HealthNation Connect and it is now here to stay!
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