‘Hi, Doc!’ DM’ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

‘Hi, Doc!’ DM’ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for clinical advice delivered this way.

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it’s a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn’t caught up with this new reality.

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