Walgreens on Wednesday announced an expansion of its telehealth platform, in collaboration with telehealth services provider MDLIVE, to users in Colorado, Illinois and Washington.
In addition to mobile connections, users are now able to access the platform through the Walgreens website on desktop and tablet devices in included states.
“As we continue to advance our telehealth strategy and expand our digital footprint, we’re pleased to help offer unparalleled access to medical professionals for more of our customers,” Adam Pellegrini, Walgreens divisional vice president of digital health, said. “Our society truly values anytime, anywhere convenience. And with a growing need for access to affordable health care services, we believe telehealth solutions can play an important role in helping to improve patient outcomes and continue our mission to provide a seamless, omni-channel digital health experience.”
The telehealth service provides constant access to MDLIVE’s network of U.S. board-certified doctors. By the end of 2015, it is planned to be available to users in 25 states. MDLIVE physicians are available for virtual consultations for a range of acute conditions and, when appropriate, physicians can also prescribe medications.
“MDLIVE and Walgreens share a commitment to offering consumers more choice for convenient, quality and cost-effective care, and we look forward to working together to roll out our services in more states and more communities throughout the year,” MDLIVE CEO Randy Parker said.
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