The question confronting most patients these days: are telehealth visits the future of medicine? Interviews with a number of patients show their main concern about telehealth visits is they feel they’re not getting a proper examination, it’s simply a conversation between the physician and patient. The physician asks the patient how he or she is feeling and has no idea what their vital signs are (oxygen level, blood pressure, glucose reading, heart rate, etc.).
American Telemedicine has the ability to provide physicians with all of the patient’s data in real time. The Link+ by LiveCare is the key to providing this information. The patient does not have to know how to operate a computer, cell phone, or tablet. Vital signs are taken and the data immediately sent to your physician. The Link+ is HIPAA and FDA approved so Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients can be billed for telehealth visits.
The Link+ is like having a wellness center in your own home. Physicians can use the Link+ for remote patient monitoring as well as telehealth visits. All patients, but especially those who live alone or with underlying conditions, should have a Link+ unit to monitor their vital signs. It also has an emergency response button and can be worn outside the home. The Link+ is now being offered to any individual for a small monthly fee.
Telehealth is here to stay because physicians enjoy the benefits it offers so it should be done the right way using the Link+.
