Amidst Rising Health Costs, Premium Health Connections Unveils A New Deal That Makes Telemedicine More Economical
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 02, 2017 -- A survey conducted by the National Business Group on Health found out that medical and pharmacy benefits costs are projected to rise by 5% in 2018. On average, companies paid approximately $13,482 per employee in 2017 and this is expected to increase as much as $14,156 next year. Those employees who receive the benefits will be expected to cover at least 30% of the medical costs. With the continuous rise of premium and additional payments, both employers and employees are looking into affordable options that can help them reduce their bills.
One alternative is telemedicine, which allows health care professionals to provide services and consultations through telecommunication technologies such as videoconferencing. Patients can connect with doctors face-to-face in real time from a remote location. Since telemedicine removes traveling costs and saves money, it is a convenient method for both employers and employees. Often times, workers need to take time off from work for their doctor’s appointment. By integrating telemedicine, it can help reduce absenteeism in the workplace.
Premium Health Connections (PHC) has recently announced a new deal with Teladoc, one of the top providers of telemedicine across the country. Teladoc already consists of more than 3,100 health care professionals who have years of experience and are US board-certified. Physicians, pediatricians, dermatologists, therapists, and psychiatrists are just a few of the professionals who are part of Teladoc. With this new deal, PHC aims at making telemedicine even more affordable and accessible to everyone.
The new offer from PHC is not a one-size-fits-all model; it offers different types of packages that cover telemedicine and other non-insured benefits that customers can choose based on their individual needs. With the continuous rise of premium costs and medical bills, taking advantage of PHC’s new offer can help curb down the costs.
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Joel Otten, Optikal Inc, http://www.optikal.com/, +1 (323) 372-1289, [email protected]
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