Despite its practical benefits, fewer than 40 percent of tech-savvy Americans have heard of telemedicine, which enables patients to consult with a doctor over the phone or via a video connection within minutes of making a request.
But the majority of people who have used an "e-doctor" for everything from flu symptoms to toenail fungus to marriage counseling say it lowered their health-care costs, and medical professionals say the industry is poised to grow rapidly.
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