COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M University System announced a new program to help employees, retirees and dependents get an optional second medical opinion at no extra cost.
Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday a 3-year, $3 million agreement with Houston-based 2nd.MD to provide access to medical experts around the country.
For example, they could be asked for second opinions on a recent diagnosis, pending surgery or change in medication, with consultation within about three days. Consultations could be done by phone or video conference.
Sharp said Texas A&M System is the first public entity in the state to offer such a program.
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