Frequently Asked Questions
Appointment and visit slots on your schedule default to 15 minutes per patient, however, should more time be needed, providers can extend the visit length while the visit is occurring or at the end of the visit.
Appointment and visit slots on your schedule default to 15 minutes per patient, however, should more time be needed, providers can extend the visit length while the visit is occurring or at the end of the visit.
Appointment and visit slots on your schedule default to 15 minutes per patient, however, should more time be needed, providers can extend the visit length while the visit is occurring or at the end of the visit.
The Illuminate Health App is designed to connect patients with providers. Whether you are a physician operating a private practice who wants to give your patients increased peace of mind, a group practice who wants to see more patients, or a hospital system that wants to offer comprehensive patient support, we've got you covered.
The Illuminate Health App is designed to connect patients with providers. Whether you are a physician operating a private practice who wants to give your patients increased peace of mind, a group practice who wants to see more patients, or a hospital system that wants to offer comprehensive patient support, we've got you covered.
The Illuminate Health App is designed to connect patients with providers. Whether you are a physician operating a private practice who wants to give your patients increased peace of mind, a group practice who wants to see more patients, or a hospital system that wants to offer comprehensive patient support, we've got you covered.
We recognize that above all else, security is paramount. We use industrial HIPAA-compliant servers with content protection secured using end-to-end 256 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protocol. Access to information is granted via a one-time key from a patient to provider when a visit is scheduled. We perform regular and randomized audits to ensure data integrity. Finally, if you or your patient lose your device, we can remotely wipe the records from your device. If you need urgent support with that, please contact us here.
We recognize that above all else, security is paramount. We use industrial HIPAA-compliant servers with content protection secured using end-to-end 256 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protocol. Access to information is granted via a one-time key from a patient to provider when a visit is scheduled. We perform regular and randomized audits to ensure data integrity. Finally, if you or your patient lose your device, we can remotely wipe the records from your device. If you need urgent support with that, please contact us here.
We recognize that above all else, security is paramount. We use industrial HIPAA-compliant servers with content protection secured using end-to-end 256 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protocol. Access to information is granted via a one-time key from a patient to provider when a visit is scheduled. We perform regular and randomized audits to ensure data integrity. Finally, if you or your patient lose your device, we can remotely wipe the records from your device. If you need urgent support with that, please contact us here.
Yes. Providers are compensated based on the number of visits they complete. If providers wish to activate the in-person scheduling benefit to enhance their patient experience satisfaction, they may do so for a small fee, which can be deducted from their completed visit payments.
Yes. Providers are compensated based on the number of visits they complete. If providers wish to activate the in-person scheduling benefit to enhance their patient experience satisfaction, they may do so for a small fee, which can be deducted from their completed visit payments.
Yes. Providers are compensated based on the number of visits they complete. If providers wish to activate the in-person scheduling benefit to enhance their patient experience satisfaction, they may do so for a small fee, which can be deducted from their completed visit payments.
After downloading the application and registering yourself on the app, we suggest directly recommending patients to the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading the application, patients can search for you directly and you can immediately start providing care to them.
After downloading the application and registering yourself on the app, we suggest directly recommending patients to the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading the application, patients can search for you directly and you can immediately start providing care to them.
After downloading the application and registering yourself on the app, we suggest directly recommending patients to the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading the application, patients can search for you directly and you can immediately start providing care to them.
Yes. Get in contact with us here if you need to establish special rates for specific patient needs.
Yes. Get in contact with us here if you need to establish special rates for specific patient needs.
Yes. Get in contact with us here if you need to establish special rates for specific patient needs.
The Illuminate Health app is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices equipped with a front-facing camera and the latest version of the app.
The Illuminate Health app is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices equipped with a front-facing camera and the latest version of the app.
The Illuminate Health app is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices equipped with a front-facing camera and the latest version of the app.
Patients seeking medical care will access Illuminate providers by registering as a patient on the Illuminate Health App. Once their account profile and payment are confirmed, patients can either schedule an appointment with a specific provider/service, request an on-demand visit where they will see the next available provider, or make an appointment for an in-person visit with a provider.
Patients seeking medical care will access Illuminate providers by registering as a patient on the Illuminate Health App. Once their account profile and payment are confirmed, patients can either schedule an appointment with a specific provider/service, request an on-demand visit where they will see the next available provider, or make an appointment for an in-person visit with a provider.
Patients seeking medical care will access Illuminate providers by registering as a patient on the Illuminate Health App. Once their account profile and payment are confirmed, patients can either schedule an appointment with a specific provider/service, request an on-demand visit where they will see the next available provider, or make an appointment for an in-person visit with a provider.
A video appointment can be conducted from any location that is private, secure and free of distractions. Treat a video appointment as though you are going to see the patient in-person. Consider patient privacy when choosing a location to conduct your visits. For these reasons, Illuminate recommends conducting appointments in front of a blank wall in a well-lit room with the door closed.
A video appointment can be conducted from any location that is private, secure and free of distractions. Treat a video appointment as though you are going to see the patient in-person. Consider patient privacy when choosing a location to conduct your visits. For these reasons, Illuminate recommends conducting appointments in front of a blank wall in a well-lit room with the door closed.
A video appointment can be conducted from any location that is private, secure and free of distractions. Treat a video appointment as though you are going to see the patient in-person. Consider patient privacy when choosing a location to conduct your visits. For these reasons, Illuminate recommends conducting appointments in front of a blank wall in a well-lit room with the door closed.
Training on how to perform basic tasks essential to a visit and how to navigate the app will be provided to all providers after their profile has been reviewed and approved.
Training on how to perform basic tasks essential to a visit and how to navigate the app will be provided to all providers after their profile has been reviewed and approved.
Training on how to perform basic tasks essential to a visit and how to navigate the app will be provided to all providers after their profile has been reviewed and approved.
Patients use the Illuminate Health App for various conditions, the most common including:
- Acute bronchitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Pharyngitis
- Influenza-like illnesses
- Fever
- Exacerbation of chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, blood pressure)
Patients use the Illuminate Health App for various conditions, the most common including:
- Acute bronchitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Pharyngitis
- Influenza-like illnesses
- Fever
- Exacerbation of chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, blood pressure)
Patients use the Illuminate Health App for various conditions, the most common including:
- Acute bronchitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Pharyngitis
- Influenza-like illnesses
- Fever
- Exacerbation of chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, blood pressure)
The Illuminate Health App is designed in a way that makes it easy, intuitive and simple even for a beginner to start practicing with minimal training. Rest assured, if you require assistance while using the app, you can contact us directly from the application.
The Illuminate Health App is designed in a way that makes it easy, intuitive and simple even for a beginner to start practicing with minimal training. Rest assured, if you require assistance while using the app, you can contact us directly from the application.
The Illuminate Health App is designed in a way that makes it easy, intuitive and simple even for a beginner to start practicing with minimal training. Rest assured, if you require assistance while using the app, you can contact us directly from the application.
Based on your credentials, Illuminate providers will receive a competitive pay based on the number of visits they conduct and complete.
Based on your credentials, Illuminate providers will receive a competitive pay based on the number of visits they conduct and complete.
Based on your credentials, Illuminate providers will receive a competitive pay based on the number of visits they conduct and complete.
There is no minimum time commitment Illuminate is asking from providers. You work according to your own schedule, giving you the flexibility you need. Whether this is opening up appointments for scheduled visits or logging in to the app for on-demand visits, you’ll be able to practice when it’s most convenient for you.
There is no minimum time commitment Illuminate is asking from providers. You work according to your own schedule, giving you the flexibility you need. Whether this is opening up appointments for scheduled visits or logging in to the app for on-demand visits, you’ll be able to practice when it’s most convenient for you.
There is no minimum time commitment Illuminate is asking from providers. You work according to your own schedule, giving you the flexibility you need. Whether this is opening up appointments for scheduled visits or logging in to the app for on-demand visits, you’ll be able to practice when it’s most convenient for you.
Currently, providers will be able to prescribe by calling the patient’s preferred pharmacy at the end of the visit and giving a verbal prescription to the pharmacist. Full e-prescribing capabilities will be integrated with an update of the app this coming summer. Please keep in mind providers and patients must connect through a video visit prior to a prescription being made. Solely phone calls or messaging will not be sufficient for providers to prescribe medications.
Currently, providers will be able to prescribe by calling the patient’s preferred pharmacy at the end of the visit and giving a verbal prescription to the pharmacist. Full e-prescribing capabilities will be integrated with an update of the app this coming summer. Please keep in mind providers and patients must connect through a video visit prior to a prescription being made. Solely phone calls or messaging will not be sufficient for providers to prescribe medications.
Currently, providers will be able to prescribe by calling the patient’s preferred pharmacy at the end of the visit and giving a verbal prescription to the pharmacist. Full e-prescribing capabilities will be integrated with an update of the app this coming summer. Please keep in mind providers and patients must connect through a video visit prior to a prescription being made. Solely phone calls or messaging will not be sufficient for providers to prescribe medications.
After a video visit has concluded, providers will have the ability to prescribe appropriate medications for their patients. Unfortunately, the following medications cannot be prescribed through Illuminate at this time: controlled substances (narcotics, anxiety medications, ADHD medications), muscle relaxants, medications for erectile dysfunction, and any additional controlled medications specific to the state you are practicing in.
After a video visit has concluded, providers will have the ability to prescribe appropriate medications for their patients. Unfortunately, the following medications cannot be prescribed through Illuminate at this time: controlled substances (narcotics, anxiety medications, ADHD medications), muscle relaxants, medications for erectile dysfunction, and any additional controlled medications specific to the state you are practicing in.
After a video visit has concluded, providers will have the ability to prescribe appropriate medications for their patients. Unfortunately, the following medications cannot be prescribed through Illuminate at this time: controlled substances (narcotics, anxiety medications, ADHD medications), muscle relaxants, medications for erectile dysfunction, and any additional controlled medications specific to the state you are practicing in.
Prior to and during a visit, providers will be able to view notes made at previous visits to maintain continuity of care. When a visit has concluded, providers will be given the option to document the visits in the notes section. Previous notes and newly composed notes will be stored together in the patient’s profile.
Prior to and during a visit, providers will be able to view notes made at previous visits to maintain continuity of care. When a visit has concluded, providers will be given the option to document the visits in the notes section. Previous notes and newly composed notes will be stored together in the patient’s profile.
Prior to and during a visit, providers will be able to view notes made at previous visits to maintain continuity of care. When a visit has concluded, providers will be given the option to document the visits in the notes section. Previous notes and newly composed notes will be stored together in the patient’s profile.
Potential Illuminate physicians must satisfy all of the following requirements: hold at least one active state medical license in good standing, be currently board certified, have completed at least a one-year post-residency experience, and hold an active and unrestricted DEA license.
Potential Illuminate physicians must satisfy all of the following requirements: hold at least one active state medical license in good standing, be currently board certified, have completed at least a one-year post-residency experience, and hold an active and unrestricted DEA license.
Potential Illuminate physicians must satisfy all of the following requirements: hold at least one active state medical license in good standing, be currently board certified, have completed at least a one-year post-residency experience, and hold an active and unrestricted DEA license.
Illuminate does provide malpractice insurance to providers and can expect to learn more about it during the onboarding process.
Illuminate does provide malpractice insurance to providers and can expect to learn more about it during the onboarding process.
Illuminate does provide malpractice insurance to providers and can expect to learn more about it during the onboarding process.
Based on your licensure, you will only be able to connect with patients in states where you hold an active and unrestricted medical license.
Based on your licensure, you will only be able to connect with patients in states where you hold an active and unrestricted medical license.
Based on your licensure, you will only be able to connect with patients in states where you hold an active and unrestricted medical license.
To start using the Illuminate Health App for your practice, simply download the Illuminate Health App from the Apple App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Android devices and register as a doctor on the login page. Complete and submit all of the information requested and someone from Illuminate will review your application right away. We will reach out to you if we need more information from you and update you on the status of your application.
To start using the Illuminate Health App for your practice, simply download the Illuminate Health App from the Apple App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Android devices and register as a doctor on the login page. Complete and submit all of the information requested and someone from Illuminate will review your application right away. We will reach out to you if we need more information from you and update you on the status of your application.
We take privacy very seriously. Our servers are fully HIPAA compliant, with regulatory checks performed frequently. In addition, no personal information is ever stored on any mobile device except your own. If you choose to delete the app, you can be sure that your information will be permanently destroyed. If you lose your phone, we can remotely destroy all information from the app. Message us here if you need urgent help with a lost device. Healthcare providers are vetted to ensure that they abide by the highest standards of patient privacy as well.
To start using the Illuminate Health App for your practice, simply download the Illuminate Health App from the Apple App Store for Apple devices or Google Play for Android devices and register as a doctor on the login page. Complete and submit all of the information requested and someone from Illuminate will review your application right away. We will reach out to you if we need more information from you and update you on the status of your application.
When you download the Illuminate app, you can make an account in a few easy steps. The information you provide will help doctors understand more about your condition and any special health needs.
Yes! You can arrange appointments for your child and have a pediatrician see them - all over a video call. More than one child? No problem. You can be sure each one of them can get the appointment they need.
This information is required to process insurance claims, find nearby pharmacies, and connect you with doctors in your area.
Our providers are able to refill medications. During your visit, you can discuss your needs with your healthcare provider and they can let you know which medications can be refilled and discuss medication options with you.
Yes! You can choose to see the same healthcare professional again, or choose another one based on your needs. You have full control over your experience with Illuminate.
When you schedule an appointment on the Illuminate Health App, we set aside time to provide you with the highest quality care. Should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment please do so as soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. This helps us be respectful of other patients’ needs and enables us to give the appointment time to another patient. If you are unable to show up, cancel or reschedule an appointment within 24 hours before the start of the scheduled appointment, you may be charged up to the full cost of the appointment.
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