September 9, 2013

Memphis, Tennessee - First South Credit Union (FSCU) has contracted with Consult A Doctor (CADR) to launch a retail voluntary telemedicine program to its 53,000 members on September 9, 2013.

Dr. Connection Benefits (DrCB), a direct reseller for CADR, negotiated a customized discoun telemedicine program on behalf of FSCU offering its members a no copay and unlimited consultation access to CADR’s national network of board certified doctors. DrCB also provided theintroduction to Genius Avenue, who will handleall member engagement, education, nurturing campaigns, enrollment and back office operations for FSCU. FSCU will also be providing these same telemedicine services to its employees through a customized CADR employer paid programs negotiate by DrCB. 

Telemedicine is 24/7/365 access to a national network of board certified physiciansthat use electronic health records, telephone consultations, and online video consultations to diagnose, recommend treatment and write short term, non DEA controlled prescriptions when appropriate. Telemedicine allows a person to access quality care for nonemergency illnesses from the convenience of their home, work, or on the go.