America's Top 19 'Uber for Doctors' Pioneers File IPO Prospectus
Jun 25, 2015 08:38
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Online outpatient consultations can significantly save patients' time and money.
Telemedicine has been developing in the United States for decades, with increasingly mature models of care content, delivery methods, and patient costs. Nowadays, virtual care is gaining growing popularity among patients. Meanwhile, an increasing number of health insurance companies are beginning to offer telemedicine services to help patients reduce expenses. Studies have shown that virtual care can effectively treat a variety of common conditions, such as influenza, acne, deer tick bites, sinusitis, and urinary tract infections. Patients can also consult with physicians via video calls, saving considerable time and money. The typical fee for a virtual consultation ranges from $40 to $50, comparable to traditional outpatient visits; however, patients may also subscribe to monthly plans, costing as little as $10 per month. VSee, a video communications service provider, recently summarized the current virtual care brands available in the U.S. market. See which one best meets “your” needs.
“A Glimpse at the Pioneers of ‘Uber Doctors’”
Telemedicine has been developing in the United States for decades, with increasingly mature models of care content, delivery methods, and patient costs. Nowadays, virtual care is gaining growing popularity among patients. Meanwhile, an increasing number of health insurance companies are beginning to offer telemedicine services to help patients reduce expenses. Studies have shown that virtual care can effectively treat a variety of common conditions, such as influenza, acne, deer tick bites, sinusitis, and urinary tract infections. Patients can also consult with physicians via video calls, saving considerable time and money. The typical fee for a virtual consultation ranges from $40 to $50, comparable to traditional outpatient visits; however, patients may also subscribe to monthly plans, costing as little as $10 per month. VSee, a video communications service provider, recently summarized the current virtual care brands available in the U.S. market. See which one best meets “your” needs.
“A Glimpse at the Pioneers of ‘Uber Doctors’”
More Distinguished “Uber Doctors”:
MyIdealDoctor: Connecting You to Doctors 24/7
NowClinic: Connect with healthcare providers via video, chat rooms, phones, and mobile devices to access online medical care services anytime, anywhere.
Sherpaa: (New York) Smart Healthcare Tailored for Your Business
Retrace Health: (Minnesota) Nurses provide care services through home visits or video consultations
Forefront TeleCare: Delivering Behavioral Health Services Through Proprietary Telemedicine
CareSimple: Providing 24/7 medical services via phone and web, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go.
Compiled by: Chen Xin; Edited by: Mo Renying