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What is telehealth or telemedicine?

Telehealth — also called telemedicine, E-visits, and virtual check-ins — allows your doctor to provide care when you and the doctor are not in the same place. Using a phone, computer or other device with internet access, you and your doctor can talk live over the phone or video chat, send and receive messages, and use remote patient monitoring

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What are the benefits of telehealth?

While not every doctor visit can be virtual, there are many benefits:

  • Reduces everyone’s risk of exposure to Covid-19

  • No need to commute, travel in bad weather, take as much time off from work, or arrange child care

  • Often able to see doctor more quickly

  • Ability to address health issues without leaving home

  • Easier access to specialists who live outside of your area

 

Is it covered?

Telehealth is covered by many insurance companies; contact your insurance company for information. Medicare covers some telehealth services, and Medicare Advantage plans may offer more telehealth benefits.

 

Resources on telehealth

Medicare

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 

National Institute on Aging 

Premier Health 

Kettering Health Network 

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