Telehealth Services

Telehealth is a means of providing health care services via live video conferencing, facilitating two-way audio and video communication between a patient and a provider. Telehealth is also defined as the virtual delivery of care through HIPAA-compliant technology, including a growing variety of virtual care applications and services that use two-way video, email, smartphones, wireless tools, and other forms of telecommunication technology. Conversations and sessions remain secure through the highest levels of encryption across texts, video, audio, and other media.

Telehealth visits make it easier than ever to meet with your healthcare provider even if you can’t make it into the office. It is a perfect fit for busy families, business travelers, college students, people in rural communities, those with physical limitations or illness, and more. Telehealth visits help reduce time away from work as well as travel-related expenses. No matter the weather, you can still meet with your therapist in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Yes. Your insurance will cover Telehealth Services. Compared to other states, Minnesota telehealth parity laws place Minnesota in the forefront of the telemedicine industry. Private insurances, Medicaid (MA), and Medicare are required by law to cover these services. Our in-network insurances include MA, Medica, UCare, Cigna, Aetna, PreferredOne, HealthPartners, United Behavioral Health (UBH), UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS MN). For out-of-state BCBS, please check with your carrier.

As a member of the American Telemedicine Association, we’re proud to offer this convenient service. Scheduling a Telehealth visit is easy, and we would love to help you with it! Telehealth visits may be scheduled by calling our main number at 763.400.7828 or via email at info@healthwisepsychology.com. If using our Request an Appointment online form, select Telehealth in the service type section.

Providers can meet with patients using virtually any browser-enabled device, without plugins or any downloads.

According to a peer-reviewed medical journal, using telehealth for psychotherapy and other mental health services improves patient satisfaction and reduces the costs of care. Telemental healthcare provides beneficial, cost-effective solutions through current technologies. It benefits services for rural communities by providing services comparable to in-person appointments.