e-visits
Online doctor consultations
E-visits are medical consultations conducted electronically rather than in person, typically through a patient portal or secure messaging system where a patient describes symptoms and a healthcare provider responds with diagnosis, advice, or prescriptions.
Unlike video telemedicine appointments, e-visits are usually asynchronous—the exchange happens over hours rather than in real time: I submitted an e-visit for my sinus infection and heard back from my doctor that afternoon.
Remote professional meeting online
- remote diagnosisMedical assessment from distance
- telemedicineRemote medical care delivery
- patient portalOnline medical account access
- remote consultationExpert guidance from afar
Payment for incurred expenses
- copayPatient's set contribution
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- out-of-pocketPaid from personal funds
- prior authorizationInsurer's advance approval requirement
deductible · in-network · out-of-network · Medicaid · fee schedule · modifiers · cost savings
Real-time audiovisual communication online
- secure messagingProtected digital correspondence
- digital platformWeb-based service infrastructure
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- connectivityState of being linked
login · authentication · screen sharing · camera setup · mobile device · tablet · desktop · notification
Ease of approach
- time savingsDuration preserved through efficiency
- flexible schedulingAdjustable time arrangements
- home-basedLocated at residence
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
childcare · after-hours care · on-demand · geographic barriers · infection control · social distancing
virtual consultation
Remote professional meeting online
- remote diagnosisMedical assessment from distance
- telemedicineRemote medical care delivery
- patient portalOnline medical account access
reimbursement
Payment for incurred expenses
- copayPatient's set contribution
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- out-of-pocketPaid from personal funds
prior authorization · deductible · in-network · out-of-network · Medicaid · fee schedule · modifiers · cost savings
video conferencing
Real-time audiovisual communication online
- secure messagingProtected digital correspondence
- digital platformWeb-based service infrastructure
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
connectivity · login · authentication · screen sharing · camera setup · mobile device · tablet · desktop · notification · appointment reminder
accessibility
Ease of approach
- time savingsDuration preserved through efficiency
- flexible schedulingAdjustable time arrangements
- home-basedLocated at residence
work-from-home · childcare · after-hours care · on-demand · geographic barriers · infection control · social distancing