Telehealth expands mental health access by eliminating geographic barriers, reducing wait times, and providing convenient remote therapy options for patients facing transportation or stigma obstacles to in-person care.
Primary care telehealth enables remote consultations with licensed physicians via video, phone, or messaging for non-emergency care, offering convenient access to preventive services and treatment.
Planned Parenthood telehealth offers virtual consultations for birth control, STI testing, pregnancy counseling, and medication abortion in eligible states, with costs based on income and insurance coverage.
Ozempic can be prescribed through telehealth by licensed doctors after medical evaluation. Virtual consultations, prescriptions, and home delivery make obtaining this weight-loss medication convenient.
Non-telehealth weight loss options include in-person clinics, bariatric surgery, fitness centers, nutritionists, and self-directed programs offering direct physical support.
The largest telehealth companies—Teladoc Health, Amwell, MDLive, Doctor on Demand, and Ro—serve millions of patients through virtual consultations, prescription delivery, and chronic disease management.
A HIPAA compliant telehealth platform protects patient health information through encryption, access controls, and audit logs, meeting federal privacy standards set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Epic telehealth integrates remote consultations directly into Epic EHR systems, enabling secure video visits with simultaneous access to patient records, reducing administrative burden while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Dental telehealth delivers oral care through digital communication, enabling remote consultations for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-ups via secure video, phone, or messaging platforms.
Aetna’s 2025 telehealth policy covers virtual visits with copays from $0-$50, partnering with Teladoc and MDLive for primary care, mental health, and specialist consultations.
