It’s St. Patrick’s Day!  A day those of Irish descent honor their heritage with green beer, corned beef and cabbage and an Irish jig or two. But did you know there is an ancient blood disease that still affects those of Irish descent?

It’s called hemochromatosis and also known as “The Celtic Curse.” The disease deposits iron in the heart, joints, liver, pancreas and pituitary gland and is said to “rust” the insides of the body, according to the American Hemochromatosis Society. This Society is based in Delray Beach, Florida and takes advantage of St. Patrick’s Day to let those with Irish Blood know about the disease.

While no one is immune to this blood disorder, those with Irish, Scottish or British heritage have a significantly higher chance of carrying the gene mutation that may cause them to develop the potentially deadly disorder.

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Telemedicine is expected to surge as millions of Americans become insured under the Affordable Care Act. As many as 10 million people already rely on Telemedicine most for teleconferencing with their doctor, according to the American Telemedicine Association.

Many states are starting to include telemedicine in their Medicaid programs and requiring private insurers to pay for it. But medical licensing remains a barrier for doctors and hospitals.

States argue easing licensing requirements could jeopardize patient safety. While telemedicine proponents say states should recognize other state licenses because doctors take standardized national exams and most requirements are set up by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

There are least 5 bills before Congress that have to do with creating telemedicine legislation. In April, the Federation of State Medical Boards will meet to consider an interstate medical licensure compact that would expedite licensing of doctors who want to practice across state borders.

U.S. telemedicine spending is expected to grow from $240 million this year to $2.2 billion in 2018 mostly in remote monitoring of patients with heart and lung diseases to detect problems early enough to prevent them from being sent back to the hospital.

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 You can receive a medical consultation by phone or video chat from our doctors for as low as $49. There are no appointments necessary. No spending hours waiting in a doctor’s office. Our physicians are available 24/7/365 to anyone across the globe.  

The price of a report ranges from $19.95 -$99.00. Reports are received within as quickly as an hour. And SecondOpinions.com delivers the peace of mind you need and deserve. 

According to the American Telemedicine Association, 10 million Americans directly benefited from telemedicine services between 2012 and 2013. Employers of all sizes have begun contracting with telehealth providers to cut medical costs and provide workers with 24-hour access to doctors and other medical professionals.

This growth has much to do with the Affordable Care Act which is able to connect patients to physicians despite a doctor shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, by 2020 the United States will have 91,500 fewer doctors than needed. Telehealth providers say they make up for the shortfall and say patients on average $71 per visit.

“It’s going to be just like urgent care was in the U.S.—it’s now completely acceptable,” MDLive CEO Randy Parker says. “Within the next few years, no consumer will even remember not being able to connect to their providers through telehealth.”

Colds, cuts and sprains are the most common conditions treated under telecare services. At SecondOpinions.com, we take it a step further. Patients upload their digital images such as an MRI or CT scan and our U.S. trained specialists and subspecialists read those images and give their expert opinion.

Patients receive a report within as quickly as an hour. There are no appointments necessary. Our expert doctors are available 24/7/365 to anyone anywhere in the world. Prices start at 19.95 up to $99.

SecondOpinions.com is a telemedicine pioneer bringing quality medical care to patients across the globe and delivering the peace of mind patients deserve.