{"id":25078,"date":"2020-11-16T17:59:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T01:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/?page_id=25078"},"modified":"2022-01-28T06:44:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T14:44:21","slug":"telemedicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/insurance-options\/telemedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Cost Telemedicine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Telemedicine Offers Peace of Mind<\/h2>\n

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Telemedicine is a growing part of healthcare in America. But many who could benefit from telemedicine don\u2019t know what it has to offer.<\/p>\n

Telemedicine is when a patient may receive diagnosis and treatment from a medical care professional in a setting other than the traditional brick and mortar medical office or hospital. Historically, this has been done over the phone, but video calls are becoming more popular among patients and doctors alike.<\/p>\n

At Freeway Insurance, we offer very affordable telemedicine plans for you and your family. You can purchase a plan online today or our agents can help you find the best plan for your needs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Why Is Telemedicine Important?<\/h2>\n

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It all comes down to saving time and money. The American Medical Association<\/a> estimated that a whopping 80% of all visits to the doctor\u2019s office, Urgent Care, and ER could have simply been handled via telemedicine. Using telemedicine services can save a family of four an average of $1,000 in avoidable medical expenses while also saving time on a trip to the doctor.<\/p>\n

Using telemedicine is also safer and more convenient than a trip to the doctor. You won\u2019t have to worry about catching any contagious illnesses from other patients. For that matter, you won\u2019t have to sit around for hours in a waiting room, either!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Telemedicine: The Key to Avoiding Costs<\/h2>\n

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Obviously, the biggest benefit of telemedicine is that it helps you save money on insurance<\/a>. Let\u2019s break down how these savings work in the context of a trip to the Emergency Room.<\/p>\n

When you go to the ER, the average cost of treating non-emergency conditions is $2,032, which is $1,800 more than in primary care settings. By definition, non-emergency visits to the ER are avoidable. In fact, two-thirds of ER visits are avoidable, which adds up to $32 billion in unnecessary costs each year.<\/p>\n

Some of the extra costs are courtesy of the hospital, and hospitals add an average of $1,069 to your medical costs. With telemedicine, you can avoid all of these costs and receive a professional diagnosis from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Other Telemedicine Benefits<\/h2>\n

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Freeway Insurance has a telemedicine plan that is just right for you. Here are a few of the benefits you should know about:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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