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It may seem like science fiction, but telehealth technology is making real-life strides in curbing consumer health care costs while ensuring convenience and efficiency for patients.
According to the Department of Labor, companies lose approximately 2.8 million workdays a year due to employee injuries and illnesses. Experts hope that the recent implementation of telehealth technology into workplace settings will lower the number of unnecessary sick days or unproductive workdays.
Koster is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and former Employee Benefit News online managing editor.
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