Telehealth: Technology Meets Healthcare
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth, often called telemedicine, is the modern way healthcare meets convenience.1 It allows you to connect with healthcare providers and receive medical services remotely, right from the comfort of your home or any private location using technology like your smartphone, tablet, or computer.2
How Does It Work?
Instead of a traditional in-person visit, telehealth uses secure online health forms, messaging, video calls, phone consultations, and sometimes remote monitoring tools to review your health, discuss symptoms, receive diagnoses, get prescriptions, and manage your health.3 It’s designed to be just as effective as an in-office visit, but with added flexibility.4
The Benefits for You:
Telehealth breaks down barriers to care, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility.5 You save time and money by eliminating travel, parking, and waiting room visits.6 It provides a private, comfortable environment for your consultations and makes consistent care easier to fit into your busy schedule.7
Telehealth at Made Ya Skinny:
At Made Ya Skinny, we harness the power of telehealth to deliver our personalized weight loss programs directly to you, no matter where you are. This means you can have your consultations, receive guidance, and stay on track with your health goals virtually, fitting seamlessly into your life. Experience the future of healthcare – convenient, confidential, and focused on your journey to a healthier you.
Common questions
Can everything be done by telehealth?
No. Lab draws, body composition scans and in-clinic treatments happen at one of the two offices. Telehealth covers the parts of your care that do not need you in the room, which is a good deal of the follow-up.
Do I have to meet a provider by video?
Usually not. A licensed provider reviews your online intake and decides whether treatment is appropriate. You can still talk to a person any time you ask.
What do I need for a telehealth visit?
A smartphone, tablet or computer with internet.
Do you still need my history?
Yes. Your provider reviews the same history, medications and safety questions they would in the office.
Choose office or telehealth care and complete the weight-loss prescreen. A licensed provider reviews your answers. Watch your patient portal, text and email for updates. Want to talk to a person? Live support is always available when you ask, and you’re welcome to visit us at one of our Houston-area offices.