More Insurers Reimburse Doctors For Online Care
When Tamara McCartney's chronic sinusitis flared up this year, she knew she needed a prescription antibiotic.But instead of a long drive to the doctor's office in St. Cloud, missing as much as a half-day of work, she spent less than 15 minutes at home completing an online questionnaire from her doctor. The next day, her Avelox prescription was waiting at a nearby pharmacy.
The online consultation with her physician cost her $40, an out-of-pocket fee she said was well worth it. Her next online consultation will cost far less, however: This month, her insurance company began reimbursing doctors in Florida and California for online consultations with patients.
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