Teladoc Health, an American multinational telemedicine company, has teamed up with Amazon to offer customers a voice-activated non-emergency general care service that utilizes Alexa technology. The new 24/7 service will be available via Alexa and will be supported on all Echo devices, including the Echo Show and Echo Dot.
Teledoc customers will be able to access the service by simply saying "Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor." Once asked, Alexa will instantly connect the user to a Teladoc call center where they can participate in a virtual visit. According to Teladoc, customers can typically expect a call back in as little as 15 minutes following their appointment set-up, which they will also receive via Alexa.
"Whether they’re taking care of their sick child in the middle of the night or wanting to ask a doctor about allergy symptoms in between meetings during the day, we hope this experience will help customers find the convenient help they want from the comfort of their own home," said Debra Chrapaty, vice president and chief operating officer at Amazon Alexa.
At-Home Virtual Doctor Services
Teladoc Health Teams Up with Amazon on New Alexa-Supported Service
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