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I don’t think anyone is disagreeing with you. The “inflammatory” comments reach the same conclusion, that telemedicine is a cost saving tactic to save money, wh
by tempsy 7y ago
I don’t think anyone is disagreeing with you. The “inflammatory” comments reach the same conclusion, that telemedicine is a cost saving tactic to save money, which is true.
I think this just serve as another reason why employer-based healthcare insurance is a weird anomaly that should be done away with. If you work at a large company then your health plan will almost certainly be self-insured, and now not only are you a worker for said company you’re now this risk that is being watched and managed by your company that knows every healthcare interaction you have. It’s creepy.
- xeromal 7y agoIf you read comments on reddit and hackernews, a lot of people seem dead set on avoiding social contact when possible. The service solves that problem somewhat. You don't have to leave home or work to get treated, so in a way, this might encourage people to take care of themselves more.
- ehPReth 7y agopeople are scary :( if only i lived in appland, canada where the apps roamed free (aka some major city)
- xeromal 7y agoOh me too, lol. I like getting out. I'm just saying the appeal of a remote service might be beyond people like us.
- pvaldes 7y agoAnd, with the antibiotic-resistent bacteria, go to an hospital includes some probability of catching a live-threatening secondary infection. This can be dangerous for fragile people and elders. If the nature of their illness allow them to be treated at distance in their home that could make a difference. Can't be done for all cases and sceneries of course.