The Simpayan Connection - Why We Love Telehealth

Simpayans have multiple Telehealth programs, and that's a good thing because more people are using this time saving option.

More and more Americans are experiencing the revolution of telehealth services, with roughly 9 out of 10 people using telemedicine in the last year. But why is telehealth on the rise exactly? Here are some of the key reasons why Americans are increasingly making online appointments with their healthcare providers.

Convenience

One of the driving factors surrounding the adoption of telemedicine has been sheer convenience. Whether you are busy at work or busy parenting kids, it’s never been easier to find an appointment that works with any schedule. 

Thanks to a secure, online portal, you can even schedule a virtual doctor’s visit from the comfort of your own offices, so they never have to leave their desks.

Accessibility

For many Simpayans, telehealth is more than a convenience — it’s a necessity. If you live in a rural or remote area you may not otherwise have access to quality medical care, or it may take a long time to schedule an appointment. 

Telemedicine provides simple options, providing quality medical care to a higher percentage of the U.S. population. Additionally, the patient portal gives access to test results, appointment reminders, and other important tools for managing your healthcare when and where you want to.

Cost Savings

Telehealth appointments minimize the number of in-person doctor visits. And that means spending less on parking, gas, pulling kids out of school, and in some cases, not having to pay office visit co-pays. And with the patient portal, patients can ask quick follow-up questions of a medical provider without the financial burden of an office visit. 

Increased Patient Satisfaction

These benefits contribute to a more satisfying appointment. The overwhelming majority of telehealth patients report high satisfaction scores. While not every medical issue can be addressed remotely, telemedicine at least provides an additional, flexible option for patients with busy schedules or low access to reliable healthcare.

Shifting Regulations

In just the last few years, a number of legal changes and insurance requirements have shifted in favor of telehealth services. These changes have only accelerated the adoption of telehealth among healthcare providers, and the public has only reaped the benefits of these changes.

Insurance and Telehealth

Insurance providers now typically cover telehealth visits. But that’s also why it helps to have supplemental healthcare coverage. These supplemental policies are designed to cover the out-of-pocket costs that a primary provider does not. 

For example, Live Life Healthy Healthcare offers benefits that include telemedicine, prescription drugs, wellness screenings, and more.

With the right combination of primary and supplemental health insurance providers, patients gain access to a higher standard of medical care — both inside and outside the office.

A Rise in Telehealth Means a Higher Standard of Care

With the range of advantages it offers, it’s no wonder that telehealth is rising in popularity throughout the U.S. Telehealth allows more Americans to have access to quality healthcare at their convenience and gives providers the opportunity to lower operating costs. 

When both patients and providers benefit from a service, a higher standard of care is sure to follow. 

For more information about this great benefit, contact your Human Resources Team at HRteam@Simpay.net