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Why Should You Utilize the Telehealth Service Providers at Fountain Hills Emergency Room?

• It will save you time
• Telehealth is convenient
• It affords a greater opportunity for the involvement of loved ones
• Telehealth is more cost-efficient
• You can enjoy a reduced risk of infection
• Follow-up is easier

Telehealth appointments save you time. We know your time is important. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer telehealth from our service providers as an alternative to in-person visits. While in-person visits remain necessary for some medical issues, there are many things that can be easily addressed via our telehealth services. Having the option to schedule a brief 15 or 30 minute appointment can allow you more time to spend doing what you want to do.

The telehealth services at FHMC are convenient. Forget travel time or waiting time – you can talk with a member of our highly-ranked medical staff from the location of your choice Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Whether you’re here in Fountain Hills or visiting a neighboring town; as long as you’re an Arizona resident and have internet access, you can enjoy the convenience of telehealth. No health insurance? No problem. All Arizona residents can speak with a medical professional for a flat rate of $65.

We understand how helpful it can be to have a second person present at appointments. If your advocate, guardian, or loved one wants to be involved, telehealth makes this much more possible. It can be difficult for one person to find time to attend an in-person visit; let alone two people. We’ve found that when two people are present at an appointment it increases information retention and aids in patient decision-making. Different people think of different questions to ask, making the appointment time even more valuable. A support person can also provide advocacy, emotional support, or can simply take notes while you listen. Telehealth is also valuable for patients who require translation or interpretation, ensuring effecting communication.

Telehealth appointments can save you money. Not only does staying home save gas, but our flat rate for telehealth appointments of $65 is less expensive than what many patients pay using their health insurance plan. And it’s definitely less expensive than paying conventional out-of-pocket costs for a medical visit.

Scared to get sick? We don’t blame you. Telehealth visits reduce your risk of infection from diseases, and also reduce the risk that others may catch an illness from you. By visiting with your doctor from home when possible, you’re protecting yourself, your doctor, and other patients.

Whether discussing test results, providing feedback on a new medication, or discussing any change in symptoms, telehealth appointments make it much easier for patients to adhere to follow-up guidelines. Unfortunately, we see many patients fail to follow up as recommended, allowing their medical issues to remain only partially addressed. When patients observe protocol regarding follow-up, their health outcomes greatly improve. The convenience of telehealth can increase your chance of taking the needed steps to achieve and maintain good health.

As your Fountain Hills telehealth service providers, we look forward to sharing this medical care avenue with you, and we know you’ll value the convenience and other benefits it provides. You can feel confident that regardless of whether we see you in person or over a screen, the quality of the care you receive will never waver. Since we opened our doors, our commitment has been to the well-being of our patients, and that will remain our priority in every way we provide care.

Click here to schedule your Telehealth Appointment.