
Telehealth at home appointments allow you to be seen by your provider as if you and your provider are in the same room.
Telehealth at home appointments allow you to be seen by your provider as if you and your provider are in the same room. With advancements in technology, telehealth at home appointments can be a more convenient way of delivering health care.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, this has evolved from being an appointment type that used to require patients to come to their nearest Health System location to see and speak to their provider via a video conference connection. Now, telehealth at home appointments can connect patients to their provider from the patient’s home either via a laptop or other mobile device; or by phone.
Benefits of telehealth at home
During situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, using telehealth at home appointments allows providers to keep seeing patients, but from the safety of the patient’s home.
“Telehealth at home has been constantly evolving and changing quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Chris Meyer, Director, Virtual Health, at Marshfield Clinic Health System. “It is pretty mind-boggling the advances we’ve made in a short period of time. We now have over 1,400 providers capable of providing telehealth-at-home appointments.”
Using an app that supports a telehealth at home appointment, you can connect to your provider through your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you are familiar with FaceTime or Skype, the app works in a similar fashion.
Telehealth at home visits can help treat and manage conditions like diabetes, behavioral health, some heart conditions and much more. Behavioral health has been a leader in using telehealth at home appointing. This specialty uses this type of appointment to see patients with mental health needs, therapy counseling and for psychiatry services like medication adjustments.
Patients who live in rural communities may find telehealth at home appointing useful for routine checkups or minor health issues like eye infections or pain management.
“Telehealth at home has been incredibly important for our smaller clinic centers during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person appointing is not as available,” Meyer said. ”By using telehealth at home, folks don’t have to drive long distances to be seen at larger locations, which keeps them safe from exposure to COVID-19.”
If you need to schedule an appointment with a Health System provider or care team, contact your doctor’s office to see if a telehealth at home appointment is an option for you.
Security Health Plan, Medicare and Medicaid do offer coverage for these visits similar to in-person office visits. For commercial insurance coverage, check with your insurance provider, although most are providing coverage through the duration of the COVID-19 National Emergency.
Another option for quick care, is Care My Way also at Marshfield Clinic Health System. Learn more.
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6 answers to common concerns about telehealth appointments
How would I go about making an appointment
Hi Jessica,
If you are a current Marshfield Clinic patient, you can contact your provider to see if a telehealth from home appointment is right for you. If you'd like to learn more or have any additional questions, we recommend visiting our website:
https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/services/telehealth
Thanks and I hope that helps,
Jake
Thank you Jake. It was helpful. Thanks for the reply
This is the Care My Way 800 service that is advertised on the clinics website? 40.00 dollars paid up front on credit card apparently. Reasonable I guess
Hello David,
Thank you for reaching out.
Our Telehealth service allows you to be set appointments with Marshfield Clinic Health System providers as if you and your provider are in the same room.
Care My Way is a convenient and flexible service for common health conditions. No appointments are needed resulting in less wait time to receive health care.
If you'd like to learn more about both services, you can click on the links below:
Telehealth: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/services/telehealth
Care My Way: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/care-my-way
Thanks and I hope that helps,
Jake
I noticed a small bump on my leg (right leg left of my shin about half way up), I had a PE last year and took Eliquis for a couple months. Dr Fosina told me the clot started in my leg.
Hello Pat,
Thank you for reaching out. We recommend talking directly with your provider about your bump. He or she is most aware of your medical history and can best advise you.
If you are a Marshfield Clinic patient, you can message your provider directly through My Marshfield Clinic: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mymarshfieldclinic
Thanks,
Jake
It would be nice if you are lucky enough to have good insurance.
MY WIFE AND I ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO USING THIS SERVICE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Hi Ken,
Thanks for reaching out. We are glad to hear that you are excited about our telehealth service.
Thanks,
Jake
Had my first telehealth visit yesterday with my neurologist. Minus a few technical glitches it was fine. I have no problem with this for follow up visits that don't need hands on or tests etc., this is a great option and we certainly got everything we needed to discuss addressed and taken care of, I look forward to using this more in the future. Granted this isn't always going to be the preferred choice for every appointment, but for many it certainly is.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out. We're glad to hear you had a positive telehealth experience and appreciate you sharing.
-Jake