Virtual Healthcare
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Telemedicine is on the rise and becoming more in demand every day.
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There are a multitude of newly developed Apps and platforms working with a variety of insurance companies and in specific medical fields.
MeMD
Specialty: Urgent care, men's health, women's health, therapy, teen mental health, psychiatry
Cost: $67+ per medical visit, $85 per therapy visit, $99-229 per psychiatry visit; all visits free with certain insurances
Access: Video or phone; iOS; Android; web access
MeMD is another telemedicine service that provides excellent mental health services and can usually connect users with a professional therapist or counselor in less than 24 hours. The site is also highly capable of treating non-urgent or acute conditions — such as rashes, headaches, and sore throats — with physicians available for both adults and children.
Better Help
Specialty: Individual, couples, or teen counseling, therapy, and psychiatry
Cost: $60 to $80 per month
Access: Text, phone, video; iOS, Android, web access
Most platforms on our list are mainly for medical concerns, but the focus at BetterHelp is squarely on providing counseling and therapy via telemedicine technologies. More than 3,100 licensed therapists are trained to work with individuals, couples, and teens, all virtually.
TeleDoc
Specialty: Non-urgent general medical care, primary care, mental health, specialty medical care, nutrition
Cost: $0 to $75 per visit, depending on insurance
Access: Video chat, phone; iOS, Android, web access
The service offers assistance with general care, pediatrics, preventative medicine, mental health, and more. Teledoc's on-demand service provides a high level of convenience and versatility, allowing users to connect with a doctor whenever the need arises. Doctors generally connect with a patient within 20 minutes of an initial request.
Physicians are available 24/7 and service is offered in over 30 languages. According to the company, 92 percent of its clients have their medical issues addressed in a single call, eliminating the need for additional appointments and follow-ups for most users.