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Medical service company ConsejoSano has created an app that provides 24/7 access to Spanish-speaking physicians.

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Medical service company ConsejoSano has created an app that provides 24/7 access to Spanish-speaking physicians — for those who can afford it.

With an advisory board that includes leaders from the National Hispanic Medical Association, Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Borrego Health, ConsejoSano created the app to connect subscribers with Spanish-fluent doctors who can advise or refer patients to physicians in the area. The company also offers videos and other resources about health and wellness as well as a GPS Locator for bilingual clinics.

However, the app’s “virtual health care” isn’t free. While it's touted as affordable, the extra $9.99 per month for an individual and $14.99 for a family is nothing to sneeze at for an app that doesn't lead to an actual diagnosis, prescription or provide in-person medical attention.

Millions of Latinos have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but Latinos still account for a quarter of the uninsured in America. While the ConsejoSano app can by no means replace insurance, the company aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs from doctor visits to address issues that may be solved with a tele-consultation. The monthly cost may be cheaper than a copay, but insurance plans cover most preventative care visits to doctors for things like screenings, immunization vaccines and obesity counseling.

Still, Spanish-speaking physicians to provide those services may be difficult to locate. If anything, the app is an indication of the bilingual, affordable services that are still needed throughout the U.S.

 
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