August 2018
Telehealth is a great option for busy employees who have a hard time making it to the doctor's office. More than a nurse advice line, telehealth lets employees:
- Have a confidential appointment with a doctor, just like they would in person
- Get a diagnosis and treatment instructions
Have a prescription sent to the local pharmacy, if needed
It can also save them money.
New research shows that health care consumers, on average, save $100 per visit when using telehealth rather than in-person office, urgent care or emergency room visits.
When an Asuris member uses telehealth instead of an emergency room, urgent care or doctor's office visit, they save an average of $75 out of pocket on associated medical bills.
In addition to the lower medical expense, Asuris estimates that median-income earners can save about $25 per telehealth visit in miles not driven and time not spent traveling and waiting for care. Higher-wage earners can save about $40.
These savings may vary depending on the member's policy and whether they've met their deductible.
The convenience of telehealth lets employees meet with a doctor from the comfort of home. Unlike doctor or urgent care office hours, telehealth is available 24/7. This means no more traffic, changing out of your sweats or getting little ones out of bed to make it to an appointment.
To encourage employees to use telehealth, bring it to their attention and remind them of the convenience and savings. Download telehealth educational materials that you can distribute to employees to educate them about this great benefit.
Access a prerecorded webinar outlining how telehealth works and how it can help your employees.
As always, please reach out to your Asuris account representative for more information.