Telemedicine arrives at Miller Family Dermatology

What is telemedicine and how can it keep you healthy?

Simply put, telemedicine is medical care facilitated by technology that does not require the patient and the caregiver to be in the same room. This includes store-and-forward telemedicine (email or portals) and real-time virtual visits using a video service. The technology to perform high-quality patient-caregiver interactions has existed for nearly two decades, but was never widely adopted because insurance carriers refused to provide coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic erased this obstacle.

What are my options for teledermatology visits?

At this time our only option is Zoom Video

Zoom Video
This is a telemedicine real time virtual visit. Think of this like FaceTime or video conferencing. Both parties need to be present at the same time to have the interaction. Insurance finally covers these visits.  This type of visit requires the use of the Zoom.us app – available online via any web browser or via a mobile device using an iOS or Android app. You do not need a Zoom account.