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Spanish-English Translation Simplifies Doctor-Patient Communication

  AUSTIN, TEXAS— Nov. 5, 2019 — Direct Health (now called Direct Health), a mobile telehealth company, today announced that its Chat Translate feature enables easier, more intuitive Spanish-English text message conversations between providers and patients using the Direct Health app. […]

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Operation 11/11 Gives Veterans Concierge-Level Health Care at No Cost on Veterans Day

AUSTIN, Oct. 15, 2019 – Direct Health (now called Direct Health), a virtual health care company, announced today the launch of Operation 11/11, a new initiative providing virtual consults across multiple specialties to all U.S. veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. […]

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Direct Health (Direct Health) Adds 20 New Languages to Chat Functionality of Telehealth Mobile App

Language expansion makes healthcare more accessible across the US and supports company plans for further international expansion […]

By |October 14, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Press Releases|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Direct Health (Direct Health) Facilitates Telemedicine Teamwork with New Feature Enabling Group Consultations

On the heels of Chat Translate, Direct Health introduces Chat Collaboration to enable providers to add colleagues to telemedicine consults with patients on the Direct Health platform. […]

By |October 14, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Press Releases|Tags: , , |0 Comments

How does telehealth benefit healthcare providers?

Pressure on doctors to cut costs, comply with regulations, and maintain daily operations while caring for patients is increasing. To survive in this complicated environment and maintain a work-life balance, operational efficiency and time management is essential. […]

How to Choose a Veterinary Telehealth Solution

Telehealth is a versatile tool that many veterinarians already use each time they answer a text, receive a call or respond to a Facebook message from a client. However, a telehealth solution built with veterinarians in mind can help you be more efficient and get paid for professional services formerly provided for free. It can also promote stronger client relationships by allowing you to be more integrated in patient health. […]

Is Text Messaging HIPAA-Compliant?

One of the most common questions doctors have as they are evaluating telehealth options is related to compliance. Do Direct Health virtual visits meet the standards required to keep their communications HIPAA-compliant and protect potential PHI? […]

How One Veterinarian Makes $1k/mo+ Offering Telehealth

Enterprising Veterinarians Are Using Telehealth to Add Real Revenue to Their Practices Veterinary Telehealth is getting a lot of attention these days. Most of the veterinarians we speak to acknowledge that they provide free telehealth to their clients every day in their practices already – via telephone, text or social messaging. Despite admitting to doing it, many veterinarians still don’t see a pressing need to incorporate technology that would make these services more secure and professional, while also allowing them to get paid. […]

VCPR & Telehealth for Veterinarians

Veterinarians often ask us if it’s legal to offer telehealth in their practice. The short answer is ‘yes’ if you are offering virtual care with a valid VCPR in place. […]

Spanish-English Translation Simplifies Doctor-Patient Communication

  AUSTIN, TEXAS— Nov. 5, 2019 — Direct Health (now called Direct Health), a mobile telehealth company, today announced that its Chat Translate feature enables easier, more intuitive Spanish-English text message conversations between providers and patients using the Direct Health app. […]

By |November 5, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Press Releases, virtual care|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Operation 11/11 Gives Veterans Concierge-Level Health Care at No Cost on Veterans Day

AUSTIN, Oct. 15, 2019 – Direct Health (now called Direct Health), a virtual health care company, announced today the launch of Operation 11/11, a new initiative providing virtual consults across multiple specialties to all U.S. veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. […]

By |October 15, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Operation: 11/11, Press Releases|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Direct Health (Direct Health) Adds 20 New Languages to Chat Functionality of Telehealth Mobile App

Language expansion makes healthcare more accessible across the US and supports company plans for further international expansion […]

By |October 14, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Press Releases|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Direct Health (Direct Health) Facilitates Telemedicine Teamwork with New Feature Enabling Group Consultations

On the heels of Chat Translate, Direct Health introduces Chat Collaboration to enable providers to add colleagues to telemedicine consults with patients on the Direct Health platform. […]

By |October 14, 2019|Categories: Direct Health, Press Releases|Tags: , , |0 Comments

How does telehealth benefit healthcare providers?

Pressure on doctors to cut costs, comply with regulations, and maintain daily operations while caring for patients is increasing. To survive in this complicated environment and maintain a work-life balance, operational efficiency and time management is essential. […]

How to Choose a Veterinary Telehealth Solution

Telehealth is a versatile tool that many veterinarians already use each time they answer a text, receive a call or respond to a Facebook message from a client. However, a telehealth solution built with veterinarians in mind can help you be more efficient and get paid for professional services formerly provided for free. It can also promote stronger client relationships by allowing you to be more integrated in patient health. […]

Is Text Messaging HIPAA-Compliant?

One of the most common questions doctors have as they are evaluating telehealth options is related to compliance. Do Direct Health virtual visits meet the standards required to keep their communications HIPAA-compliant and protect potential PHI? […]

How One Veterinarian Makes $1k/mo+ Offering Telehealth

Enterprising Veterinarians Are Using Telehealth to Add Real Revenue to Their Practices Veterinary Telehealth is getting a lot of attention these days. Most of the veterinarians we speak to acknowledge that they provide free telehealth to their clients every day in their practices already – via telephone, text or social messaging. Despite admitting to doing it, many veterinarians still don’t see a pressing need to incorporate technology that would make these services more secure and professional, while also allowing them to get paid. […]

VCPR & Telehealth for Veterinarians

Veterinarians often ask us if it’s legal to offer telehealth in their practice. The short answer is ‘yes’ if you are offering virtual care with a valid VCPR in place. […]