Your Health, Anytime, Anywhere: Virtual Urgent Care

We power primary & urgent care anywhere...virtually

Key Benefits of Teladoc for Self-Insured Employer Groups:

Reduced Absenteeism: Employees can access care quickly without needing to take time off work for in-person visits.
Lower Healthcare Costs: Virtual consultations typically cost less than traditional in-person visits, reducing overall healthcare expenses.
Lower Emergency Room Visits: By providing quick access to care, virtual urgent care can reduce unnecessary ER visits, leading to significant savings.
Streamlined Processes: Virtual care can expedite diagnosis and treatment, reducing wait times for appointments and prescriptions.

How Virtual Urgent Care Benefits Employers

Reduced Absenteeism

Immediate Access to Care: With Teladoc, employees can access healthcare providers at their convenience, often without the long wait times associated with traditional appointments. This means that when an employee feels unwell, they can quickly consult a doctor, often from the comfort of their home or workplace, instead of taking time off to travel to a clinic.
Flexible Scheduling: Virtual consultations can be scheduled outside of typical business hours, allowing employees to seek medical advice without disrupting their work commitments. This flexibility helps employees fit healthcare into their busy lives, reducing the likelihood of taking extended leave.
Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment: Quick access to care facilitates faster diagnosis and treatment of health issues. This early intervention can prevent conditions from escalating into more serious problems that would require longer recovery times and additional time away from work.

Lower Healthcare Costs

Lower Consultation Fees: Virtual visits often have lower consultation fees compared to in-person appointments. This pricing can make healthcare more accessible, especially for minor issues that don’t require extensive resources.
Preventive Care Engagement: By making healthcare more accessible, virtual consultations encourage employees to engage in preventive care. This proactive approach can lead to lower long-term healthcare costs as employees maintain better overall health.

Lower Emergency Room Visits

Quick Consultations: Virtual care provides immediate access to healthcare providers, allowing employees to address health concerns promptly. This quick access can prevent minor issues from escalating into emergencies that require ER visits.
Treatment for Common Conditions: Many health issues that typically lead to ER visits—such as minor infections, allergies, and respiratory issues—can often be effectively managed through virtual consultations. This helps keep employees out of the ER for conditions that don’t require emergency care.
Regular Monitoring: Employees with chronic conditions can use virtual care to maintain regular check-ins with healthcare providers. Consistent management of these conditions can prevent exacerbations that might otherwise lead to ER visits.

Streamlined Processes

Flexible Access: Virtual care platforms typically offer flexible scheduling options, allowing employees to book appointments at their convenience without the constraints of traditional office hours. This flexibility helps eliminate the back-and-forth often involved in scheduling in-person visits.
Efficient Prescription Management: Providers can electronically send prescriptions directly to pharmacies, minimizing delays and allowing employees to pick up medications at their convenience.