Replacing doctor's visits with apps could save $104 billion a year

Going to the doctor's office is expensive. Not only is there the cost of co-pays, but the cost of traveling to the office and the time taken out of the day to do so can add up. In a lot of cases checking in on minor issues, like a rash or nausea, doesn't even require the doctor to look at the symptom and listen to the patient. What if you could cut out the office visit? According to research done by Goldman Sachs, moving those minor doctor visits from the brick and mortar offices to video conference platforms, similar to Skype or FaceTime, would reduce healthcare costs by around $104 billion per year.