Premier HealthNet has launched a new service that allows patients to be diagnosed and treated by a doctor even if they’re miles apart.
The primary care practice, which is part of the Dayton-based Premier Health system and has offices from Vandalia to West Chester, is now offering so-called “E-Visits” – a new way for patients to inform a physician about their symptoms and receive diagnosis and treatment — including prescriptions — using Premier HealthNet’s MyChart online patient portal.
However, E-Visits are only available for a limited set of illnesses, such as back pain, diarrhea, vaginal discharge, red eye, cough, sinus problems, urinary problems, headache, heartburn and fatigue.
E-Visits are not telemedicine, where patient and provider communicate with each other via video, according to Premier.
FIVE QUICK BUSINESS READS:
RELATED: Nearly half of Americans missed stock rally
RELATED: All cash home sales dip in Dayton area
RELATED: 2016 best year ever for Dayton-area home sales
RELATED: Local jobless rate ends year up
About the Author