DoctorOnDemand- $40+
A video consultation that allows users to get non-emergency medical questions answered and prescriptions refilled with 1400 licensed physicians in all 50 states. $40 covers a basic 15-minute visit. The app also offers lactation consultation and a video call with a psychologist for an increased fee.
HealthTap- $44+
This app allows users to see theier own personal doctor, if they are on HealthTap. Or users can always ask them to join! Their more premium service allows you to video conference with top physicians across the country for $99. This app also works even when one is traveling overseas.
HelloMD- Price varies based on doctor
This app specializes in connecting users with a specialist, not providing immediate care. The idea is to connect users with the specialist they need so that a in-person visit can be set up, video calls can be used to second opinions.
LiveHealth Online- Insurance, or $49 with no coverage
Works similar to DoctorOnDemand where a user can video call for a consultation and have prescriptions refilled, but this app accepts insurance. Users may just have to pay the same co-pay as for a regular office visit. If an insurance is accepted is decided during account setup.
Microsoft HealthVault- Free
A place to store personal medical records and share with trusted professionals. This app works with many medical devices, WiFi scales, and fitness trackers to input data. It works well for users with chronic conditions that need daily health metrics.
Prescription-by-mail service that puts pills in a date and time stamped packet in a dispenser that come out in the order they are to be taken. It works with a user's healthcare provider to refill four weeks before the supply runs out. Personal vitamins and supplements can be added as well. The service has no shipping charges or additional fees.
PingMD-Free for patients
A secure messaging app that allows physicians to contact other physicians and follow up with patients after a visit or follow disease progression. A doctor has to recommend this app to a patient for it to work (it means the physician is using the app). Physicians can also use it to get second opinions or opinions from specialists with the image sharing capabilities.
Allows users to connect with a team of health and wellness experts, once invited by a physician, company wellness program, or healthcare network. A user may be assigned a specialist and a coach (fitness experts, nutritionist, nurse practioners). Data can be input from Fitbit devices and the MyFitnessPal app, or manually so coaches can review it.
Text4Baby- Free of messaging charge for most US carriers
Pregnant mothers and new mothers use this service for reminders, tips, and help from the National Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Coalition. A users texts BABY (or BEBE for the Spanish service) with her due date and zip code so users remain anonymous. Texts are relevant to that data, like a reminder for the one month check-up or to ask the doctor for the blood test results from the test taken at the last appointment.
Vida Health Coach- $15 a week
The service sets users up with a personal health coach to focus on stress, weight loss, or diabetes for example. The coach customizes the app with data points to track based on a user's goal. The coach will also meet with a user once a week over video conference or phone call. Coaches also provide motivation and advice, as well as supplementary resources. The idea is to create an ongoing relationship to manage disease and commit to lifestyle changes.
Source: PC Mag
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