The partnership extends HealthTap’s services to Samsung TV owners, who will be able to connect to HealthTap’s healthcare platform and visit with a health provider via a connected television camera.
Consumers can review a doctor’s bio and credentials, watch video interviews to designate their preferred doctor and then schedule an appointment to see the provider.
“Developing a primary care relationship is critical for all Americans, and the ability to conveniently access telemedicine through a TV screen empowers everyone to take care into their own hands,” Sean Mehra, CEO and founder of HealthTap, said in a statement.
The technology manufacturer is modifying old Galaxy devices into fundus cameras via its Galaxy Upcycling program.
The EYELIKE fundus cameras utilize AI to detect diseases in scanned retinal images.