Press Releases and Telemedicine News
October 27, 2011
California Professional Firefighters Assocation Selects AmeriDoc Telemedicine to Provide Members with 24/7 Access to Doctors via Telephone, Video and Secure Email
- AmeriDoc, a Nationwide telemedicine service provider, has been selected to provide members of the California Professional Firefighters Association 24/7 access to medical consultations with physicians via telephone, video or secure email to address common illnesses and prescription needs.
AmeriDoc, LLC, a nationwide telemedicine service provider and the California Professional Firefighters Health Benefits Trust (CPFHBT) are pleased to announce that they entered into an agreement to provide members of the California Professional Firefighters (CPF) with 24/7 telemedicine access to participating network physicians via telephone, video and secure email. ... Read the full story here
September 6, 2011
The Doctor will hear you now - Telemedicine is one of the fastest growing trends in health care.
The ability for consumers to address medical issues telephonically with a physician is a huge savings in time and money for not only individuals and families, but also for employers. The concept is not new, but the acceptance factor over the past couple of years continues to increase dramatically as more and more people want to talk with a doctor without having to wait in an office or clinic for hours on end until the physician has time to see them... Read the full story here
August 19, 2010
AmeriDoc Introduces Virtual Housecalls via Video Technology - Telemedicine provider AmeriDoc launches proprietary video engine to connect patients with licensed, U.S.-based physicians for online video consultations (PRWeb August 19, 2010)
In an effort to trim health care costs and provide better quality care to consumers, many employers, insurance carriers and state funded programs are embracing telemedicine. The practice enables health care professionals to remotely diagnose patients, recommend and monitor treatment – even order tests or prescribe medication – all using phone and electronic communications in lieu of examining a patient in person. Now, telemedicine provider AmeriDoc has added video conferencing to its list of member services, so patients and doctors can talk in real time virtually face-to-face.. Read the full story here
August 10, 2010
Telemedicine Boom Means Fast Success for Start-Up - Telemedicine provider AmeriDoc moves to North Texas to accommodate rapid growth (PRWeb August 10, 2010)
Once a fanciful notion limited to science fiction films, “virtual visits” with health care providers are going mainstream. Lawmakers, medical professionals and insurance carriers looking for ways to improve health care services and cut costs are turning to “telemedicine,” medical consultations offered by phone or electronic communications, such as email and live video. Read the full story
CNN Health News Report - Why Telemedicine Matters
Telemedicine Industry News
Global telemedicine market on growth track
Telemedicine improves treatment outcomes for diabetics
Healthcare access in rural U.S. lagging, telemedicine crucial
Telecom Providers See Opportunities In Telemedicine
High-Speed Telemedicine Network Gaining Steam in California
How Telemedicine is Bringing House Calls Back to Healthcare
