RingMD is a benefits package combining Teladoc, medical records storage and the pharmacy discount program in a single monthly service designed to assist you with your everyday medical needs. Teladoc provides 24 hour cross coverage consultation with a doctor via telephone, video conference or Internet, every day of the year! It’s like having your own personal doctor everywhere you go. For less than $10 per month, you can have access to your own physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, standing by to provide professional and compassionate care for all of your non emergency needs together with the ability to store and share your vital medical information and even save up to 60% on prescription costs. 95% of Teladoc customers would refer the service to their friends and family. RingMD is a revolution designed to reduce your costs and improve your overall health by supplementing your primary care with uniqie medical services. It combines TelaDoc, medical service with more than 1,000,000 members, Online Medical Records Storage and Pharmacy Discount Plan for a seamless doctor to pharmacy service. According to the American Medical Association, 72% of doctor visits are for non-emergency care for common illnesses – exactly the medical issues that Teladoc is designed to diagnose and treat. 91% of Teladoc consults result in a diagnosis and treatment, right on the phone. * Does the doctor review the member’s medical history before performing a consult? Yes. The medical history disclosure is stored on Teladoc’s HIPAA compliant, encrypted central server. Before calling the patient, the doctor reviews the medical history with specific focus on chronic illnesses, current medications, allergies and any changes in the patient’s medical condition since the last contact. * How do I request a consult with a physician? After enrolling as a member, you can request a consult one of two ways. 1. Call 1.800.TelaDoc any time night or day from any phone. Teladoc call center representative will request your medical consult with a TelaDoc physician. 2. Simply log on to your account at www.TelaDoc.com and click the Schedule a Consult link. * How quickly can I talk to a doctor? In all cases a physician will call you back within 3 hours. When you call the Teladoc 800 number, our call center representative will request your medical consult with a Teladoc physician currently on call. Our average call back time is under an hour, but all calls will be answered within 3 hours. * Can members get prescriptions filled from Teladoc physicians? Yes. This is one of the great benefits of Teladoc. Because Teladoc has a prior relationship with the patient: o Prescriptions can be phoned in to any pharmacy anywhere members happen to be! o Teladoc can refill most prescriptions if they are already noted in the patient’s medical history; however, Teladoc physicians do not write prescriptions for DEA controlled substances. o Teladoc physicians have each member’s normal pharmacy telephone information and can phone in prescriptions quickly.
