Telemedicine

Definition

Talking to a doctor through a screen from your couch, which is convenient until you realize they're billing your insurance $200 for a 5-minute call.

Example Usage

I did telemedicine for my cold and paid $150 after insurance, which is cheaper than nothing but still feels like a ripoff.

Source: Healthcare industry terminology

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