04/08/2020
Telehealth visits during the COVID-19 response
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) has impacted all aspects of our daily lives and placed a great deal of strain on our healthcare systems. Our priority is keeping our patients and staff healthy. To do so, we must do everything we can to comply with the recommendations to limit person-to-person contact.
Grove Street Clinic is now providing most of our care virtually (telehealth/telemedicine), either by video or phone. This options allows you to continue to get the care you need in the safety of your home or work. We are able to do Telehealth visits for follow up on chronic conditions, illnesses (cough, fever, urinary symptoms), medication follow up, and many other reasons.
We will continue to provide in-person care that is considered medically necessary and cannot be provided virtually. At this time, most insurances are covering Telehealth appointments. If you do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover the Telehealth appointment, the cost of the appointment is $80 for a 15 min appointment and $100 for a 30 min appointment. Copays, co-insurance and payments will need to be made at the beginning of the appointment.
We are unable to do COVID-19 testing as we continue to lack the proper protective gear for the staff.
Grove Street Clinic will provide for all of your health care needs in the safest way. During this time of uncertainty, we want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to provide the best care possible. Please take precautions. Wash your hands regularly; stay at home and away from large groups of people; and cover your cough. We care about you and our community and want to keep everyone safe.
Please share this post with your friends and family. We want to be sure that all of our patients are aware that we are here for them, either in the clinic or through Telehealth.