Smart telehealth made simple: using Slothwise as your 24/7 health companion

What is smart telehealth?

Smart telehealth is the next evolution of telemedicine. It combines the convenience of remote care with the power of artificial intelligence to support you around the clock. Here's what a smart telehealth system or app can do:

• Give instant health answers: Instead of scouring the internet and worrying, you can ask an AI assistant about a symptom or medication and get reliable guidance right away.

• Find the right doctor fast: If you need in-person care, the AI can quickly locate a nearby provider who meets your needs (e.g. a pediatrician or dermatologist) and accepts your insurance. No more calling multiple offices – the assistant does the searching for you.

• Support you day-to-day: Smart telehealth isn't only for emergencies or appointments. It can remind you to take your medicine, follow rehab exercises, or get a flu shot. It's like a friendly coach keeping you on track.

• Personalize your care: By organizing your health data (like past tests, wearable device readings, etc.), the AI learns your patterns. It can give tailored tips (for example, notice if your step count was low this week and suggest a short walk) and alert you when something needs attention.

All of this happens 24/7. You don't have to wait for office hours to get help. The result is less guesswork and stress for you, and a smoother healthcare experience.

A real-world example

Imagine you wake up with a sore throat and fever. Instead of rushing to urgent care, you grab your smart telehealth app. The AI assistant asks about your symptoms and medical history. It then suggests it's likely a common cold and gives you home care advice – and tells you what symptoms would mean you should see a doctor. It even lets you know where the nearest clinic is, just in case.

Two days later, your throat isn't better. You message the app again, and it helps you schedule a video visit with a doctor that same day. Because the AI already documented your symptoms, the appointment is quick and informative. Afterward, the app reminds you to take the prescribed medication on time and checks in on how you're feeling over the next week.

In this scenario, smart telehealth saved you unnecessary hassle. You got instant guidance when your symptoms appeared, and seamless coordination to get medical care when you needed it.

Slothwise: an example of smart telehealth

One app bringing smart telehealth to life is Slothwise. Slothwise is a 24/7 AI health assistant that lives on your phone. You can chat with it any time to check symptoms or get health tips. It will point you to the nearest in-network doctor or hospital when you need one and even help clarify what your insurance covers before you go. Meanwhile, it keeps track of your health data and sends friendly reminders to keep you healthy.