{"id":3639,"date":"2020-03-17T23:43:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T23:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=3639"},"modified":"2025-01-17T22:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:24:13","slug":"what-is-telemedicine-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/telemedicine\/understanding-telemedicine\/what-is-telemedicine-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Telemedicine? 7 Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During these difficult times, everyone is doing their best to face the Coronavirus pandemic. If you\u2019re currently on lockdown or just being careful and staying home, it can be comforting to know that you have healthcare options that allow you to get the treatment you need without leaving your home. Learn why telemedicine can be an excellent option for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-what-is-telemedicine\">1. What is Telemedicine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telemedicine technology helps you\nget treatment remotely in a variety of ways, like online portals, mobile\ndevices, and video conferences. It allows diagnosis, treatment, and remote\npatient monitoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you should not use this type of service if you have severe symptoms or if your condition mandates an in-person exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-what-is-the-difference-between-telemedicine-vs-telehealth\">2. What is the Difference between\nTelemedicine vs. Telehealth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telemedicine refers specifically to clinical services via communication technology, while Telehealth can include non-clinical services, such as training and administrative tasks. This coverage is sometimes also referred to as Telehealth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-how-does-telemedicine-work\">3. How Does Telemedicine Work?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the service is easy, and\nyou can access it at any time you might need it. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Call your designated number and talk to a representative.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The representative will ask about your symptoms and gather your information.<\/li><li>A doctor will call you back within 15-30 minutes, conduct the consultation and, if needed, give you a prescription.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples.jpg\" alt=\"doctors hands typing on computer with a stethoscope telemedicine\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" width=\"534\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-753x500.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-295x196.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/telemedicine_examples-285x189.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-what-are-some-examples-of-telemedicine\">4. What Are Some Examples of\nTelemedicine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a wide variety of ways you can take advantage of the service. An essential advantage of the service right now is getting the necessary treatment for a respiratory disease without the danger of infecting others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stephen Parodi, an infectious\ndisease specialist,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/11\/health\/telemedicine-coronavirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stated<\/a>&nbsp;that the use of telemedicine is going to be critical for\nthe management of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other examples include holiday or\noff-hours consultations or getting the care you need without breaking the bank\nwith costly doctor visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-how-much-does-telemedicine-cost\">5. How Much Does Telemedicine Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs can vary depending on the provider and type of service. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/\">Freeway Insurance<\/a> offers two plans :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Tier ($25 co-pay): $60 for a 6-month plan and $100 for 12 months of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platinum Tier (no co-pay): $75 for a 6-month plan and $100 for 12 months of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-what-are-the-benefits-of-telemedicine\">6. What Are the Benefits of\nTelemedicine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several benefits offered\nby a telemedicine plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Access to a doctor or nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Unlimited usage during the plan period<\/li><li>Covers the entire household: individual, spouse, and children legally residing in the household<\/li><li>It\u2019s an affordable option for those who don\u2019t have insurance.<\/li><li>The whole family can be covered under one plan.<\/li><li>Quality medical services without leaving your home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-how-can-you-get-a-telemedicine-plan\">7. How Can You Get a Telemedicine\nPlan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to ask your current\nhealth care provider if they offer telemedicine plans. You may even be already\ncovered, so check your policy. Keep in mind that not every company provides the\nservice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that Freeway Insurance offers telemedicine coverage? Get great service at an affordable price today. You can purchase any plans over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"link-button__container\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"link-button link-button_1\" href=\"tel:877-345-2912\">Call Us<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During these difficult times, everyone is doing their best to face the Coronavirus pandemic. If you\u2019re currently on lockdown or just being careful and staying home, it can be comforting to know that you have healthcare options that allow you to get the treatment you need without leaving your home. Learn why telemedicine can be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1002629,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[137],"tags":[],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3639"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1002629"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3639"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11354,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3639\/revisions\/11354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3639"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=3639"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=3639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}