Teladoc

Teladoc, Inc. (formerly Teladoc Medical Services) is a telehealth company that uses online chatting and videoconferencing technology to provide on-demand remote medical care via mobile devices, the internet, video and phone. The company had its initial public offering on July 1, 2015.

Business

Teladoc provides access to board-certified, state-licensed physicians 24 hours a day for non-emergency medical issues such as allergies, bronchitis, pink eye, sinus problems, and ear infection via audio-video technology for consultations regarding medical advice, diagnoses and basic prescription medications. The company bills itself as a telehealth provider due to its function of facilitating "remote house calls by primary care doctors". However, United States Department of Health and Human Services states that the term telehealth covers a broader range including "non-clinical services, such as provider training, administrative meetings, and continuing medical education" and that the term telemedicine means "remote clinical services". Its competitors include American Well, MDLIVE Inc., Interactive MD, Healthcare Magic and Doctor On Demand.