In 2019, Australians have consulted a GP 7.8 times on average over a 12-month period. Keep employees healthy by addressing healthcare issues as they occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week without them leaving the home, worksite or office. Online accessibility and availability encourages employees to see their doctor when needed in the new hybrid work environment.

Employee absence was 11.2 days per annum in 2019 and the annual cost of absenteeism per employee was $4,025. Virtual primary care offers greater convenience with instant, same-day or next-day video consultation appointments to get employees back to work faster. Online doctor consultations reduce wait times and time spent travelling to a clinic on a work day. These benefits are especially valuable for employees with kids or chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

92 million work days are lost in Australia per year. This downtime accounts for 8% of payroll. Patients spend a lot of money and time seeking quality healthcare. With a telehealth consultation, the doctor sees the patient via their phone, laptop, or other digital device. Imagine how the cost of travel, parking, childcare, and taking time off work can accumulate. The additional effort and planning to travel to a regional doctor’s clinic can be stressful, but it is the cost of being absent that can really add up.