by Martin Salcedo, Esq. - The Human Equation
on 6/24/2015 Did you know that telemedicine can reduce the amount of time off taken by employees to see or take their child to a doctor for non-serious medical issues? This may come as a surprise, particularly if you don’t know the most common reason people have for going to the doctor. (You’ll have to keep reading to find out.)
Telemedicine generally refers to the practice of using telecommunications technologies (phone, Internet, etc.) to diagnose and treat patients, and it’s come a long way. Consider this:
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services describes telemedicine as a cost-effective alternative to providing medical care.
- The American Medical Association says telemedicine is a key innovation that can maintain patient safety, improve access to health care and control costs.
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