Virtual health carecan seem intimidating after a lifetime of in-office visits.

It isnt meant to replace face-to-face care.

Virtual visits reduce travel time, says George Go, M.D., of Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

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Virtual care lets you have an initial appointment right from your bed.

Retirees tend to travel a lot, Go observes.

Virtual visits make it much easier to coordinate care.

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