Photo caption: Telemedicine claims have surged more than 8000 percent during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Getty Images). Article by Korin Miller – Yahoo Life.
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Developing symptoms of COVID-19 is understandably terrifying. And, if you don’t have a primary care physician or you’re nervous to go to your doctor’s office or local hospital, it’s hard to know what to do. That’s where telehealth comes in.
Many doctor’s offices have shifted to providing healthcare through video chat or over the phone during the pandemic. For patients who don’t already have a provider, services like Amwell, one of the top telehealth platforms in the country, allow for quick and easy access to a doctor without a long wait time, and it’s relatively inexpensive for those who do not have health insurance coverage. […]