AmericanWell.com - Physicians Online

re you feeling ill but it is late at night and your doctor is unreachable? AmericanWell.com could have the solution to your medical needs without leaving your home. By using AmericanWell.com you can talk to a physician immediately online or by phone, day or night. You can search for a specialist or primary care physician through a list of doctors and have live conversation. You can have a web conference where you can see each other, take notes and see the doctor’s notes, share medical history. You can forward medical reports to primary physician after conversation and keep reports on file. AmericanWell.com is great for physicians to expand. Any physician with credentials can join AmericanWell.com. Physicians can choose when and how they would like to practice. You can review health history before the conversation or refer them to another doctor. Conversations and notes are stored in your records. AmericanWell also provides Malpractice coverage by Lexington Insurance. AmericanWell.com is a great site for both consumers and physicians alike.

“American Well™ is a new healthcare marketplace where consumers and physicians can come together online, to acquire and provide convenient and immediate healthcare services. Using the latest technologies in Web communications and digital telephony, the Company extends traditional healthcare services to the home setting. American Well is committed to supporting health plans in meeting consumer and employer demand for affordable, efficient, and immediate access to quality care.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, American Well was founded in 2006 by Drs. Roy and Ido Schoenberg, and is the founders' third venture in the healthcare technology field. The founders, together with their executive management team, have successfully built and implemented large-scale, mission-critical enterprise solutions for healthcare consumers, providers, and payors in both US and international markets.”

AmericanWell.com has an attractive website and is easy to navigate. All of the introductory videos are very useful. AmericanWell.com offers many features to help consumers find the perfect physician and to record their medical history. Allowing users to see reviews of doctors as well as videos that the doctors have made makes it easier for users to choose which physician is best for them. AmericanWell.com is also an easy way for Physicians to expand their business on their terms.

How much is a consultation using AmericanWell.com? Will people really feel comfortable speaking with physicians online?