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Demand for High-Quality eHealth Services Fuels Stat Doctors Growth, Prompts Addition of Three Senior Staff MembersSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. --(Business Wire)-- Stat Doctors™, a leading eHealth solution providing 24/7/365 access to affordable quality care, added three senior-level executives to its growing staff to keep pace with the demand for convenient, high-quality telemedicine.
Stat Doctors is available as an additional health benefit through employer-provided health insurance coverage and group plans. With an average wait time of six minutes, patients can be treated for minor illnesses and common medical conditions online and over the phone, 24/7/365. The American Telemedicine Association (News - Alert) estimates more than 10 million Americans directly benefited from telemedicine over the past year, and this number is expected to more than double by 2016. Additionally, a survey from global analytics firm Towers Watson says 37 percent of midsize and large employers anticipate offering telemedicine services in 2015 as a low-cost alternative to face-to-face visits for nonemergency issues. "More companies and insurance carriers are adopting eHealth solutions to not only save money, but provide patients with increased convenience and quality care," Dr. Roga added. "At Stat Doctors, we strive to continue our efforts to pioneer the way virtual health care is delivered, offering high-quality eVisits that replicate the traditional patient-doctor relationship, yet at a much more affordable rate." Learn more about Stat Doctors at www.statdoctors.com. About Stat Doctors Developed by Stat Health Services Inc., Stat Doctors is an eHealth solution trusted by hospitals, employers and insurance carriers to effectively lower health plan costs and increase employee productivity. Employees and group members have access to a select group of board-certified ER physicians 24/7, online or via phone, for treatment of minor illnesses and common medical conditions at a fraction of the cost of an ER or urgent care visit. To learn more, visit www.statdoctors.com.
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