Convenience: It can be hard for employees to take time out of the day to see a physician. In areas where the provider network is limited, telemedicine can be a good supplement to visiting a physician.

Cost: Telemedicine, if communicated appropriately, can provide employees who tend to rely on the ER and urgent care more than others with a much less expensive alternative for after-hours care.

Managing chronic illness: Employees or their relatives with chronic conditions may find it difficult to get to the doctor’s office regularly. The technology to transmit this data from a patient’s home to a doctor’s office is more robust than ever.