“Tap Telehealth: Your Partner in Health, Not a Replacement for Your Local Doctor!”
Let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: Are we trying to replace your primary care physician with Tap Telehealth? The short answer is a big, resounding NO! We know how important your relationship with your primary care physician is and we would never try to take the place of that!
We’ve all heard that old adage, that if the quarterback is the MVP on any football team, the primary care physician is the MVP in all of medicine. The PCP is your healthcare quarterback, the person who knows your history best and helps you to navigate the complexities of healthcare. They’re the ones who are with you for the long haul, helping you stay healthy over time. We believe that your PCP is an essential part of your health journey!
But let’s face it, there’s a problem in healthcare today. There’s a shortage of PCPs, especially in rural areas, where they are often few and far between. That means that the average wait time to see your PCP is often around 3 weeks, and many people have to drive over an hour to even get an appointment. When you need care, you need it now!
This situation often leaves many people, especially those in underserved communities, with nowhere else to turn when they have a simple illness but to the last resort option, the emergency room. And we all know that the ER is not the right place to treat simple illnesses, it’s for emergencies. But what do people do when there is no other option available to them? It’s not fair and it’s not good for patients or the healthcare system.
Tap Telehealth as a Bridge to Care
That’s where Tap Telehealth comes in. We’re not here to take the place of your PCP. We’re here to bridge that gap, to offer a convenient, affordable option for those times when you can’t get in to see your PCP right away. Think of us as a stop-gap on your way to better health. We will help you get through that cough, that sore throat, or that nagging rash until you can be seen by your primary care physician. We are the bridge between you and your primary care physician, not a replacement for them!
Commitment to the Entire Community
And because we know that affordable care is essential, our low subscription cost allows us to help everyone, both insured and uninsured, and be there for all members of the community, including those that are often forgotten. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to quality healthcare, regardless of where they live, or their insurance status.
We also want to be sure we’re setting up a continuous cycle of care. So, we are always here to support you, and when appropriate, we will help guide you back to a PCP in your local community to help build a strong relationship with the provider that will help you for years to come. We know how valuable those long-term relationships with your PCP are. Our goal is to make you healthier, and to help you connect with the health care provider that is right for you!
So, while we believe that a good, long term relationship with your PCP is vital, at Tap Telehealth we are committed to helping everyone, regardless of their background, get access to convenient, quality, affordable health care. We’re here to be your partner in health, helping you bridge that gap when you need it most, and guiding you back to your local primary care physician when appropriate.
“Ready to experience the convenience and care of Tap Telehealth? Tap into our services today and let us support your health journey while we get you connected to your primary care provider!”
Dirk Perritt M.D.
