Given our recent investment in MDLiveCare, an on-demand telehealth provider, we thought it would be appropriate to share a little bit about what they do and how it can benefit you.
Telehealth is a method of delivering health care that utilizes advanced technology to improve the accessibility, efficiency and quality of care received. Though it has existed for some time in the form of phone consultations, new advances in technology, coupled with the needs of an increasingly strained medical community, have spurred an increase in demand for the development and availability of low-cost, high-tech medical consultation.
That's where MDLiveCare, a revolutionary telehealth service that provides patients with on-demand, interactive access to board certified doctors and licensed therapists, comes into the picture. The goal of the service is to improve the accessibility and efficiency of health care by simulating in-person consultations via real-time video, phone, or email. iCan has integrated this service into the insurance plans we offer as a membership benefit, so that our customers can access the national telehealth network. MDLiveCare’s services are made available through a standalone, direct-to-consumer model and a business solution for corporations looking to provide robust employee benefits while offsetting health care costs.
The network is driven by a HIPAA secure proprietary system, advanced audio and video technology, and the integration of electronic health records through Google Health, enabling doctors to effectively diagnose and treat patients for a wide range of common conditions regardless of either party’s location. In addition, the company is strategically tied into the LabCore and SureScripts networks.
The development of the iCan MDLiveCare network allows us to break through the two greatest barriers to health care: cost and access. We now have the ability to connect you with the care you need, whenever you need it. Seeing a doctor has never been easier, and it’s never been more affordable!
