VSee is happy to welcome TouchCare to an already buzzing telemedicine market, where they join such big-hitters as MDLIVE, TelaDoc, American Well, Health Tap, and Doctor on Demand.
Here are two pieces of good news. Last month, TouchCare secured $4 million in venture capital. And at the same time, they introduced their new app in beta, which allows physicians to connect with patients through their smartphone or tablet.
TouchCare’s senior management is made up of former investment stars like Damian Gilbert. Their arrival in telemedicine is just more proof that, now that it’s becoming almost ubiquitous, smart investors see the opportunity for a gold rush.
And it’s not just venture capitalists getting in on the action. Insurance companies, too, see the need to provide their customers with better service through telemedicine. For nearly two years, Wellpoint has paid its member physicians to conduct video consultations with patients. And Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is promoting an app for tablets and smartphones so that their members can access a doctor by video. In fact, you don’t even have to join Blue Cross / Blue Shield – you can sign up for LiveHealth Online and pay $49 for a virtual visit with a doctor. The service is already available in most states, and with Anthem having added the service to health plans in at least seven more states this year, you could be fully covered for all your video doctor consultations.
Yes, telemedicine is definitely the hot ticket right now. And this growth will only continue as people realize how telemedicine makes patients’ lives better.
Definitely true, TouchCare is indeed a hot addition to TeleMedicine. Wellpoint has come up with an excellent program. To implement patient healthcare issues properly I believe their new approach will be highly effective. I really like the advance services they have planned to provide, and looking forward to see how they execute such plan successfully. Thanks.