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1 Feel Better. Faster. 24/7 Physician Access

2 2 The right care for you Diagnostic Consultations Video Consultation Diagnostic Consultation Phone Consultation Diagnostic Consultation: Anytime access to physicians via live video or over the phone for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plans, and prescriptions for medication if deemed appropriate. Allow up to 3 hours, but usually in less than one hour, to be connected with the doctor. Informational Consultations Informational Consultation: The convenience of on-demand access to physicians for general medical information and advice. Connect to a doctor in minutes or receive a reply to a secure question within 24 hours. Phone Consultation Consultation Informational Consultation

3 3 AmeriDoc Physician Network All AmeriDoc physicians are licensed and U.S. based and include Primary Care Physicians and Board Certified Specialists All our physicians undergo credential verification using NCQA standards. We conduct on-going surveys to monitor member satisfaction. AmeriDoc is available in all 50 states. AmeriDoc doctors can diagnose conditions, recommend treatment, and prescribe medication if deemed appropriate. AmeriDoc is available by phone, and video.

4 4 What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine connects patients with U.S. based, board certified doctors through phone, video or secure to diagnose and treat common conditions including prescribing medication if needed. Who is AmeriDoc? AmeriDoc is a Dallas-based company and a leader in Telemedicine. The proprietary AmeriDoc platform connects doctors and patients utilizing secure communication. Encounters with AmeriDoc will be logged in the patient s portal including medical history, doctor s notes and a complete recording of the consultation. Why am I being offered AmeriDoc? AmeriDoc is a great complement to your healthcare coverage. High Quality Care: AmeriDoc provides a superior patient experience with quality care. Convenience: An average doctor s visit often takes you away from work or home for four hours. The average call-back time from an AmeriDoc physician is 23 minutes. Value: Healthcare savings to both the employee and employer. Urgent Care visits average $130 and ER visits average $1,300 How does it work? All employees will be registered in the AmeriDoc platform. When you need a doctor, call AmeriDoc at A bi-lingual medical assistant will record your personal information, medical history, preferred pharmacy and current symptoms. Only the medical assistant, doctor and patient will have access to this record. You will be connected with a doctor licensed in the state you are located in with an average call-back time of 23 minutes. After reviewing your history and symptoms, the doctor will create a treatment plan that may include prescribing medication. Why does it work? Most diagnoses occur following a patient s responses to questions from a physician. Physical exams often confirm these answers. If a physical examination is required to definitively confirm a diagnosis, the doctor will refer you to a primary care physician or urgent care facility. Will my answers over the phone be good enough? Studies show that patients are more comfortable answering questions in the comfort of their home or workplace. Answers tend to be more complete than when in an exam room. There are other advantages. For instance, a patient can review all medications visually in their home rather than rely on their memory. How often can an illness be treated through AmeriDoc? Studies show about 70% of all conditions resulting in a doctor visit can be treated through AmeriDoc. (Examples below)

5 5 When can I contact AmeriDoc and receive a consultation? 24/7/365 (including holidays) Will I get a prescription following my diagnosis? As with any doctor consultation, it is up to the doctor s clinical judgment to create a treatment plan that may or may not include prescribing medication. If the doctor prescribes medication, where will it be filled? When speaking with the medical assistant for the first time, your preferred pharmacy will be recorded. If you don t know your preferred pharmacy, the medical assistant will provide a list of pharmacies within a three-mile radius of your zip code for your selection. If you are traveling, a medical assistant will locate a nearby pharmacy. What types of prescriptions are filled? Common prescriptions include antibiotics, chronic illness medication (one-time refill), anti-inflammatory, antihistamines, cough remedies, anti-virals, topical ointments, acne, anti-fungal, inhalers, allergy medications and others. What types of prescriptions are not offered: Controlled substances, lifestyle drugs (ED requires monitoring for underlying issues), birth control (requires a negative pregnancy test), smoking cessation and others. Can I get prescriptions filled to manage chronic conditions? At the physician s judgment, a prescription can be re-filled on a one-time basis. Your PCP should manage ongoing treatment of chronic conditions. Will I get a doctor s excuse to be absent from work? No, your consultation will be clinical only. Leave policy is between you and your employer. Why does it take a few minutes to be connected to the doctor? AmeriDoc will notify the appropriate doctor in your state that he/she has a pending consult. The doctor must review your personal information, history and symptoms prior to calling you. This optimizes use of your time and allows the doctor to be fully prepared for the consult. If you are simply seeking information, it is not necessary for the doctor to review history as they will not be making a diagnosis. In these cases the doctor will be connected to you directly. Examples of informational consults could include questions about the illness of a loved one, questions about new drugs and treatments or questions about allergic relations. What types of doctors are available? Internists, Family Practice Physicians, Pediatricians, ER, Urgent Care, Naturopathic and others depending on the state.

6 6 Is this a substitute for my primary care physician? No, this is a complement to your primary care physician. Can I share my medical record and consultation history with my primary care physician? Yes. You own your medical records and can be compliantly transmitted through the patient portal at your request. Will I ever speak to an RN or nurse practitioner? No, all consults are performed by licensed physicians. Can I call back and speak to the same physician? Yes, if that physician is not readily available you will be offered a physician that will review your record to have a complete understanding of your treatment. An example of unavailability could include he/she is in surgery, their proximity to a high speed internet connection, etc. How do I schedule a consult? Contact an AmeriDoc medical assistant at or request the consult online through your patient portal at Can I schedule a consult at a future time? Yes, you can schedule for a future time if it is not convenient for you to wait for the doctor to call. This could include when you are home from work, on a lunch break or when traveling and have arrived at your destination. What if I m in one state in transit to another? A physician licensed in the state where you are physically located must treat you. Schedule the consult for a time that you will be in that state and can receive treatment including receiving medication from a local pharmacy if it is prescribed. For instance, if you are in Texas at noon and will be in Louisiana at 4pm, schedule your consult in Louisiana at 4:15pm. At 4:15pm you will be connected to a physician licensed in Louisiana. What if I have an image (photo), lab report, medical record from a previous doctor or digital x- ray I believe will help the doctor with my diagnosis. You may upload images to your record in the patient portal. For convenience, you can text or the image to AmeriDoc and a medical assistant will upload the image to your record. What happens after my consult? A medical assistant will contact you in 24 hours to ensure patient satisfaction, understanding of the doctor s instructions and quality of care.

7 7 What if I didn t understand or forgot the doctor s instructions? Immediately following the consult, a complete recording of the encounter is available through your patient portal. You can also call the patient care center and a medical assistant will play the recording for you. What if I prefer my consult in Spanish? All medical assistants are fluent in Spanish. If a Spanish-speaking doctor is not readily available, a medical assistant will stay on the line and translate during the consultation. Do you accommodate hearing impaired? Yes, through Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) teletypewriter. What s the most convenient way to connect to AmeriDoc? You are welcome to use video but phone is the most convenient for on the go access to AmeriDoc. Is AmeriDoc available in all 50 states? Yes. Informational consults are available in South Carolina but not diagnostic consults including prescriptions. Texas does not allow video consultations. I want to log onto my patient portal but forgot my password? You can retrieve your password from the login at AmeriDoc.com. If you do not know your username and password, contact an AmeriDoc medical assistant and they will be happy to provide your username and a temporary password. I can speak to the same doctor, AmeriDoc will upload photos and complete my medical record, I can schedule consults on my time, I will be contacted 24 hours after my consult to ensure satisfaction Why so accommodating? The entire process is designed to provide a superior patient experience and the highest quality of care. Please call the patient care center with any questions about the service and we will do whatever we can to provide any assistance within guidelines, regulations and applicable laws. Common Conditions treated by AmeriDoc: Acid Reflux Flu Sore Throat Cough Acne Fever Thyroid Conditions Rashes Allergies Gout Urinary Tract Infections Diarrhea Asthma Headache Yeast Infections Shingles Bladder Infection Heartburn Pink Eye Ear Pain Bronchitis Hemorrhoids Stomach Virus Sinus Cold Nausea Constipation Joint Pain Cellulitis Infections