InteractiveMD Names Roberto Clemente Jr. as Spokesperson to Introduce Telehealth Services to Nation’s Unemployed, Uninsured and Growing Hispanic Population

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InteractiveMD, provider of first-of-its-kind consumer telehealth retail model and customized telehealth solutions for businesses, today announced the appointment of Roberto Clemente, Jr. as its spokesperson. Clemente will deliver the message that InteractiveMD telehealth solutions can provide on-demand, affordable and convenient access to licensed healthcare professionals in all 50 states via video conference, phone, or secure email for the treatment or diagnosis of common conditions.

"Roberto is living the legacy begun by his father, Pittsburgh Pirates baseball legend and first Hispanic Hall of Fame inductee, Roberto Clemente, Sr., and is helping the less fortunate through his extensive involvement in charityand humanitarian work,” says Jesse Kessler, CEO, InteractiveMD. "We expect that his support will resonate with members of all audiences, including many of Hispanic descent who can greatly benefit from our solutions. Telehealth empowers underserved populations and those who live in remote locations with much-needed, easy access to lower cost quality medical care -- a real need for many Hispanics in this country.”

Today, official estimates by the Census Bureau show a dramatic spike in the number of Americans without health insurance, now at a record 50.7 million.Nearly one-third of this total is Hispanic.Telehealth can improve the lives of millions who are under-insured, uninsured or unemployed, as well as those seeking more affordable and convenient access to quality healthcare.

Clemente says, ““For generations, public service for those in need has been a priority for the Clemente family.Affordable and accessible quality healthcare is critical for all Americans, and I am proud to be joining the Interactive MD team to help educate consumers about how they can receive sound medical advice 24-hours a day from a network of top physicians.”

Roberto Clemente, Jr. is involved with a number of charitable organizations, including St. Jude Children's Research Center, Juvenile Diabetes, American Kids Cancer Fund, the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Visit www.robertoclementejr.com for a summary of his humanitarian efforts and involvement with InteractiveMD.

Clemente’s work with InteractiveMD is intended to build awareness for the service, and show millions how easily telehealth complements primary care.InteractiveMD also offers the tools and resources needed to reduce the cost and frequency of in-person medical consultations.

About InteractiveMD

Founded in 2006 as an exclusive provider for health benefit programs managed by iCan Benefit Group, InteractiveMD provides the first retail telehealth solution-of-its kind for consumers.InteractiveMD also offers customized telehealth solutions for government programs, as well as virtually all private sector business stakeholders including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals, managed care, self-insured employers and unions, benefit consultants, third party administrators and other intermediaries. Visit www.interactivemd.com or call 1.888.866.7909.

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Source: InteractiveMD