AllianceHealth Oklahoma Offers Virtual Doctor Visits
9/18/2015
Oklahoma City, Okla. (September 17, 2015) –Since cold and flu season is upon us, AllianceHealth Oklahoma is introducing a faster and easier way to see a doctor for non-emergency health conditions. The innovative service, called VirtualHealthNow, lets Oklahomans video visit with a doctor, anytime, anywhere via a mobile device, computer or tablet.
Angel B. recently utilized the service and provided this testimonial:
“I received an email about VirtualHealthNow and decided to sign up. I thought I would use it for my son one day, but had no idea that I would end up using it for myself so soon. Late one evening I started experiencing pain with an onset of nausea. As it got worse, I remembered I had this app on my phone and I quickly called VirtualHealthNow. I was very impressed with how easy it was to connect and get professional help that could have potentially saved my life. The doctor advised that I go the ER, which quickly diagnosed me with acute appendicitis and scheduled emergency surgery. I am very pleased with VirtualHealthNow and recommend this service to everyone!”
The online service can be accessed from a free app called VirtualHealthNow downloaded from Google Play or the App Store, or on the web at www.MyAllianceHealth.com. Consumers who sign up for a free VirtualHealthNow account by September 17 will be registered to win one of five Fitbit Flex™ fitness tracker prizes. No purchase is necessary to win.
VirtualHealthNow is intended for patients who have an urgent need to see a physician for minor health concerns like sinus problems, fever, ear infections, cold and flu symptoms, allergies, migraines, stomach pain, and much more. The doctor will evaluate and diagnose the patient, and if appropriate, send prescriptions to the pharmacy—just like an in-office doctor’s appointment.
VirtualHealthNow visits are only $39, payable by debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). This includes Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account cards.
Several AllianceHealth Medical Group physicians who have clinics are also VirtualHealthNow providers; additional board-certified physicians participate through the network’s telemedicine partner, American Well, a U.S. industry leader in telehealth. AllianceHealth Medical Group will increasingly integrate its healthcare providers into the service as consumer demand grows.
AllianceHealth Medical Group practitioners currently participating:
- Durant: Imran Plumb, M.D. -- Internal Medicine, Durant Campus
• Midwest City: Larry Ruffin, M.D. and Charlyce Davis, M.D. -- Family Medicine, Midwest; Tung Tran, M.D. and Paul Preslar, D.O., – QuickMed on Reno
• Oklahoma City: John Parmelee, PA-C – Family Medicine on NW 63rd; Chad Douglas, M.D. – Family Medicine, Hefner Pointe; Riana Berry, M.D. – Family Medicine, West Memorial
• Edmond: Roopali Gupta, M.D. – Family Medicine, Rose Creek
• Piedmont: Maurice Corman, M.D. – Family Medicine, Piedmont
• Woodward: Kaye Cortez, APRN – Woodward Clinics
Through VirtualHealthNow, physicians can only provide a prescription in accordance with state laws and when medically appropriate. Prescriptions for controlled medications (such as narcotic pain medications or benzodiazepines) cannot be filled.
In a life-threatening emergency, persons should always call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
About AllianceHealth Oklahoma
One of the state’s largest healthcare systems, AllianceHealth Oklahoma combines the strength, resources and quality of 10 hospitals, more than 70 medical practices and six home health agencies. The 4,500 physicians and employees focus on providing high quality, safe care, and the best possible experience for patients. Deaconess, Durant and Midwest hospitals are owned in part by physicians. For more information, visit MyAllianceHealth.com or follow AllianceHealth Oklahoma on Facebook and Twitter.
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