By Della Monroe


The ever increasing costs of health care are a real financial burden for many people. Access to physicians can also be a challenge. Patients often need medical advice outside of normal business hours. AmeriPlan MD Plus has found a way to help manage the costs yet still receive the care you need whenever you may need it.

Over the past twenty years the company has developed telemedicine that provides access to care twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Modern technology allows for communication with doctors via email, phone or even video. Expensive and lengthy visits to the hospital emergency room can be greatly reduced or even eliminated.

When a person develops symptoms, he or she wants good medical advice as soon as possible. Often patients are required to wait a week or more to schedule an appointment to see their doctor. By the time the patient gets into the office, the treatment may no longer be needed. Yet a simple phone call to a qualified physician may immediately provide a diagnosis and treatment.

Employers have also been affected by the increasing costs of providing their employees with health insurance. High costs hit the bottom line in more ways than one. Absenteeism hurts employee productivity and can have many negative consequences to employers and their workers. Time saved when an employee is able to get quick assistance from a telemedicine phone consultation rather than sitting in a doctor's waiting room is good for all concerned.

This service is especially helpful to parents of small children. Parents often find that children suffering from a severe cold, ear ache or virus sometimes get worse at night. The worry factor alone can cause great distress for the mom or dad of a small child. What a relief and comfort to know that they can contact a physician on an urgent basis and get the help needed.

Specific medical problems require the attention of the appropriate specialist. Primary care physicians may cause delays when patients are required to see two or three doctors before coming face to face with the specialist they really need. This process also causes the patient to incur multiple co-pays, not to mention the inconvenience of multiple doctor visits.

It is reassuring to know that the network of physicians all live in the United States and are licensed to practice in their given state. Whether you are at home, working or on vacation, you will receive the help you need without any delays. This can be very comforting to those with chronic health conditions. You have the freedom to go about your business and your life knowing that you will have immediate attention to your current health issue.

The network of doctors has been well trained on the system. In addition, continuing education assures that physicians will be current will all technological system changes. Patient feedback and case outcomes help the company rate the providers to ensure the company's clients receive excellent care. The customer service department is also available to assist callers. Now is the time to take advantage of the services offered. Telemedicine can reduce your health care costs and reduce the frustration of not getting the advice as needed. This is a solution that works.




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