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N.Y. Health Insurers To Offer Virtual Doc Visits

Posted by samzenpus on from the virtual-co-pay dept.

CWmike writes "Two insurance organizations in upstate New York said on Wednesday that they will offer their members and employers virtual physician visits beginning this summer, making New York the fourth state to provide these types of services. BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, BlueShield of Northeastern New York and technology services provider American Well said the Online Care service will allow members to talk with physicians in real time through a private online chat network or through a voice-over-IP phone call. The service also offers video chat and instant messages. Members can sign on to the insurer's Web sites and look for physicians who are available online in various specialty areas."

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  1. I hope you haven't just eaten... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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