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Getting Started with Virtual Healthcare<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to alter our world, doctors and clinics are\u00a0being forced\u00a0to adopt virtual healthcare more rapidly than in the past. In fact, your provider may have recently asked you to switch to virtual visits, also known as telemedicine or telehealth.\u00a0 In some cases, they are\u00a0now the only option for those who require non-emergency care.<\/p>\n

While virtual healthcare\u00a0is not new, its use has understandably spiked in recent weeks. With social\u00a0or physical distancing becoming the new normal, virtual care is something we will all need to become more familiar with.<\/p>\n

If you’re trying out virtual visits with your provider, here\u2019s a few facts and tips to help you get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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Healthcare at a distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Telemedicine<\/a>\u00a0is the practice of using technology to deliver medical care at a distance. During a virtual healthcare visit, a\u00a0healthcare provider\u00a0in one location uses a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system to deliver care to you\u00a0at a different site.<\/p>\n

Think of it as a new take on the old school\u00a0house call<\/a>. Except in this case, it saves both you and your doctor a trip and lessens the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 or another illness.<\/p>\n

Learn more about\u00a0why we like virtual healthcare so much<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

What you\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Specifics may differ depending on your own medical history, but here are a few essential items to acquire so you can get the most out of your virtual doctor\u2019s appointment:<\/p>\n