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The Hensons


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I am exploring the possibility of bringing a telehealth product to the RV community and would like to know what you think of the idea. In order to do so, I have to convince a large provider that there is enough interest in this to make it available to us as a "group". Telehealth services are generally offered as an employer benefit but not to the individual market. Some health carriers (Assurant Health) offer it as an add-on to their health insurance plans but it's not available in many states (Florida, Texas).

You can click on Howard's banner ad at the bottom of the page (RVerHealthInsurance) and go to the "Teleheath!" page on the menu bar to read the details and provide your feedback. I'm interested in knowing what you all think about the idea. I think it would be a great thing for RVers to have. I already have it for my family and love it! 



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Funny you ask! Last week, I was interviewing a Director of Benefits for the company I work at (I'm in HR, etc.) and she was talking about how her company added this benefit last year and the only thing I could think was that would be SO perfect with this lifestyle and need to have this benefit next year when we hit the road. Nine times out of ten, when I'm sick, it's a simple fix (sinus infection, bladder infection, etc.) and I just head to the urgent care to get a script because it's the most convenient. THIS would be so ideal and we would definitely would take advantage of this if you were able to find a resource. Excited to know what you discover!! We're onboard!!

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Kyle,

Count us in. We'd love to hear more about this.

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I would SO want this once we go full-time.

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Count us in



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The Hensons


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Telemedicine/telehealth is going to take off with the big hurdle that was overcome last week: interstate licensure compact finalized, easing interstate physician licensing and fostering telemedicine

It sure seems to be a good fit for extensive RVers. So far the interest level has been very high with 71/75 who took the survey answered either "yes, definitely" or "maybe".



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This is super exciting, Kyle! And exactly what our community needs. Let us know what we can do to help you bring it to reality.

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We are still a ways from FT, but we heartily add our support for anything that facilitates medical access and care for RVers. We would be definitely interested in such a product.



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It sounds good. A sort of backup system. Right now, we have tele-nurse with the VA, I think, unless they cut that too but the VA is not dependable and our adult son with DS has a tele-nurse number but the phone system they have isn't usually working and we will lose coverage when we are out of our home state. We practice mainly homeopathic/herbal medicine but there are times that we just aren't sure what we are dealing with and this sounds like it would be an inexpensive backup for us.

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This sounds great, we are two years from becoming full timers and would definitely consider this option.

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It's so interesting that you posted this Kyle, as I'm actually up in the middle of the night - again - because I couldn't sleep, upset by the fact that we were told today that the local VA Hospital that my Jesse must go to for VA care for his service connected ALS that he will only see a doctor thru Telecare the hospital. Not for follow up but to be his "primary" doctor required for any consults or prosthetics or the myriad of other needs.

I don't mean to hijack this thread with an individual issue but I was actually up to research this very subject. I had many months ago downloaded the Doctor on Demand app for my phone but never used it. It seemed very doable for minor issues (colds, flu, indigestion, etc.) but I would think that quite a few times the telemedicine doctor would have to refer a person to a physical location for X-rays or an abdominal scan, blood work, etc. I followed quite a few other links through your link, Kyle, and it's given me an initial understanding.

So back to your question for RVers, it sounds like a great idea. For ongoing care for a complex disease, I'm not so sure., but keeping my mind open. Thanks!

Sherry

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Sherry

Sorry to hear about Jesse's troubles with the VA.

Telehealth services would definitely not be the way to go for ongoing care of any kind, let alone ALS or other complex disease. It's best use would be for diagnosis, advice, and treatment of minor illnesses or for triage of emergent/urgent care.




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I think this sounds fantastic.



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For those curious/interested...the telehealth program is now available. A few RVers have already used it with great success! Click Here for details.



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Just sent this to the wife to review.. Looks like It could work for most of my needs.

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