More doctors are going digital as a growing number of health insurers cover online medical consultations -- where patients get treated for minor ailments via online chats, video conferencing and interactive questionnaires.
"An increasing number of health insurers are either doing this on a more global basis or are conducting" pilot tests, as more doctors find the online approach useful for certain kinds of consultations, says Susan Picano, a spokeswoman for America's Health Insurance Plans, an association representing nearly 1,300 insurance companies.
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Now, however, the notion is becoming more mainstream, with major insurers even reimbursing for these services. Generally speaking, such visits tend to be less expensive than in-office visits, paying doctors $25 to $35 with an average $10 patient co-payment.
Read more: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/health-plans-expanding-online-physician-connection-options/2009-08-16#ixzz0ORvPZdWD
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