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EZaccessMD vs. MDLive
MDLive (now part of Cigna's Evernorth) offers virtual-only telehealth. Here's how it stacks up against EZaccessMD's telehealth + mobile diagnostics model.
| Feature | EZaccessMD | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth consultations | Yes, 24/7/365 | Yes, 24/7 |
| Mobile medical units | Yes, 22 states | No |
| Rapid diagnostic tests | Strep, UTI, flu at the patient's home | No, virtual only |
| Portable X-Rays | Yes | No |
| EKGs | Yes | No |
| E-prescriptions | Yes | Yes |
| Member copay | $0 | Varies; typically $0–75 |
| Typical utilization | 81% | 10–15% |
| ER diversion capability | High; mobile diagnostics resolve ER-bound conditions | Low; can't diagnose beyond video assessment |
| Behavioral health | Not offered | Yes, psychiatry + therapy |
| Dermatology | Mobile unit assessment | Yes, virtual visits |
| Parent company | UMI (United Medical Innovations) | Cigna / Evernorth |
The bottom line
MDLive offers a solid virtual care platform with strong behavioral health integration. But like all virtual-only platforms, it hits a ceiling when patients need physical diagnostics. No strep test, no X-Ray, no EKG, which means the same ER fallback pattern that drives up plan costs.
EZaccessMD eliminates that ceiling. When the phone call isn't enough, a mobile medical unit is dispatched to the patient's home with the diagnostic equipment to resolve the issue, at $0 copay.