New scam ??
COSTCO announces new $29 perk for shoppers after membership
Costco enters the digital telehealth market by aligning with Sesame, a telehealth network. Especially interesting is the telehealth mental health perk, for $72.00
You get what you pay for. Costco has entered a slippery slope, one which will backfire for them and their intended Costco Members. Costco has a reputation for quality products, such as tires, food, and other specialty items. and exceptional guarantees and this flies in the face of its credibility. Will COSTCO offer a refund if your are dissatisfied?
This is nothing but a ploy to bring business into the COSTCO PHARMACY, which is an established and credible pharmacy. Why not get your prescription at COSTCO PHARMACY. After all you are there already.
However, why pay $29 to get the prescription from an unknown person from Sesame who may not even be an M.D. doctor. Many of Sesame's providers are unsupervised Physician assistants or Nurse practitioners. It's important to note that both PAs and NPs are mid-level medical professionals. They're basically at the same level. However, NPs can work independently in many states that PAs can't. So, it places nurse practitioners above physical assistants in terms of practice independence.
In order to make an appointment on the Sesame Telehealth Platform, you must enter. your credit card information and add several personal identifying information data. Is Sesame telehealth HIPAA compliant?
CAVEAT EMPTOR !!!
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