The state is the first to offer online physician visits statewide, under a program that kicks off Thursday. Residents can chat with a doctor over a standard Web browser (IE 7 or Firefox 2) or carry out their visit over the telephone. Those with a Webcam can also use that to share video with the doctor. The service will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (with a few monthly maintenance outages during low-volume times). Members of Hawaii's largest insurer, HSMA (which operates the state's Blue Cross and Blue Shield) pay $10 for the 10-minute consultation, while non-members pay $45.
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Hi Anita - just wanted to make sure you were aware of the OT blog carnival I am trying to kick off and invite you to submit a post. More about it here http://e-nableot.blogspot.com/2009/02/occupational-therapy-carnival-call-for.html
Wow - interesting post! 24/7 online healthcare...now there is something to think about.
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