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Telemedicine Services
For your convenience, Athens Behavioral Medicine is proud to announce the initiation of Telemedicine appointments using the Zoom platform.
Zoom is a safe, secure, and HIPAA compliant space.
To use Zoom, you will receive a link via email prior to your appointment. If you have not received a link prior to your appointment, we can resend it to you.
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TELEMEDICINE:
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Allows patients to have regular appointments with their provider using a webcam and microphone.
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You will need to keep a credit card on file to be charged at the time of your appointment.
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All medications will be E-Scribed to your pharmacy.
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You must have access to a webcam either on a phone, tablet, or a computer. Its very easy to use even if you’re not tech savy; just use your smart phone or tablet.
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If your physician is in-network with your insurance, telemedicine is still a covered service.
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Allows patients to avoid missed appointment fees for having to late cancel.
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Helps patients remain compliant with their required office visits for your physician to be able to prescribe medication(s).
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If feeling sick, you can stay at home and still have an appointment.
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No transportation needed.
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Can eliminate childcare issues.
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Helps with taking time off work and school.
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Less time in a waiting room.
***Please talk to the front desk to schedule your TELEMEDICINE appointment today***
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Instructions:
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Contact our office via email info@athensbehavioral.com or phone (706) 316-1908 to convert your existing appointment to telemedicine.
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Our staff will send you a link via email. If you happen to misplace the link or do not receive it; please contact us.
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Approximately 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, use a web browser or mobile device to click the link and check in to our online waiting room.
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You will then need to wait near your computer/smartphone for your provider to begin your appointment.
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Please let us know via phone if you have any questions or difficulties connecting. Please do not email us if you are trying to connect to an appointment. Our email (info@athensbehavioral.com) is only checked a few times throughout the day
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