Convenience. It can be hard for employees to take time out of the day to see a physician. And, in areas where the provider network is limited, telemedicine can be a good supplement to
visiting a physician.
Cost. Telemedicine, if communicated appropriately, can provide employees who tend to rely on the ER and urgent care more than others with a much less expensive alternative for
after-hours care.
Managing chronic illness. Employees or their relatives with chronic conditions may find it
difficult to get to the doctor's office regularly. The technology to transmit this data from a patient's home to a doctor's office is more-robust than ever.
