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Now You Can Go To The Doctor . . .

Without Going To The Doctor

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The next time you or your enrolled dependent need a doctor’s care, don’t bother to make an appointment and skip the drive to the doctor’s office. Try virtual care instead!

More convenient:

Access via phone, mobile app, online video, or secure e-mail

7 days/week; 24 hours/day*

From wherever you are

*(Providence – 8a.m.-midnight)

Less costly:

$0 to 20%

That's all you pay depending on your Health Plan

$80 less

Than an office visit*

Save money on gas, parking, time away from work

*On average [Source: US News & World Report]

Less time:

10 minutes vs. 121 minutes

Virtual office visit vs. in-office visit (37 minutes of travel + 64 minutes at clinic + 20 minutes with doctor)*

*[Source: Kristin N. Ray, MD, MS, et al, American Journal of Managed Care, August 2015]

Quality care:

More focused, one-on-one conversation

Reduced risk to exposure – no germy waiting rooms

See a Board-Certified Provider Who Can Diagnose and Prescribe Medication for Many Conditions.

  • Illness: Flu, cold, sinus infection, bronchitis, laryngitis, ear infection
  • Symptoms: Sore throat, coughing, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
  • Conditions: Asthma, allergies, heartburn/GERD, urinary problems, vaginitis
  • Incidents: Eye irritation, insect bites/stings, cuts/scrapes/burns
  • Pain: Ear pain, headaches/migraines, back or joint pain, strains/sprains
  • Concerns: Acne, rashes, warts, prescription refills
  • Behavioral Health (PAT members): Anxiety, depression, eating disorders

It Only Takes a Few Minutes to Get Set Up to See the Doctor Within Minutes

Create an account, then sign in whenever you need to schedule a visit.

Kaiser Permanente Telehealth
Secure video: kp.org/telehealth/northwest
Download/install Vidyo Web plug-in, then click “Join Your Visit”

Smart phone/tablet: Download Kaiser Permanente app

Phone (no video): Call 1-800-813-2000 (TTY 711)

Schedule a virtual visit appointment (phone or video) with any Kaiser Permanente primary care or specialty provider.

Secure email: Send and receive follow-up messages with your provider

Nurse Advice Line: Not sure if you need medical care? Call 800-813-2000 to speak to a provider immediately. Available 24/7.

PROVIDENCE VIRTUAL CARE OPTIONS
Telehealth (phone or video appointment)
Arrange a phone appointment to talk with your provider from wherever you are. Schedule a visit with your PCP or specialist using a video conferencing platform such as Zoom. (Subject to availability; call your provider’s office to ask if this is an option.)

ExpressCare
On-demand virtual care with Providence ExpressCare Virtual. Connect to care in minutes from anywhere using your tablet, smartphone, or computer.

24/7 nurse advice line (ProvRN)
Speak with a registered nurse anytime, any day. Call when you have a health concern and are looking for advice. Have your member number available and call 800-700-0481.

Log in to your Health Plan carrier’s website (Kaiser Permanente or Providence) to learn more about your coverage and costs for virtual health care.

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