A new app launched by Accident and Health International (AHI) links corporate clients to an “online hospital”, according to GM Kevin Kinsella.

The AHI TeleHealth app is powered by Docto, Australia’s first online hospital.

“We will be promoting the human risk for travellers and expats through all the big risk brokers working in the corporate area,” Mr Kinsella told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

“It something occurs overseas, our clients can use the app to contact a doctor from the comfort of their home or hotel room.”

Mr Kinsella expects demand for the app to grow as more people use it.

“This app will bypass call centre operations to allow people to talk direct to a doctor.

“Corporate travel cover is not a grudge purchase, because people know they need the cover, and with the app we can deliver the best outcome for the patient and the insurer.”

If the insured needs medical evacuation, Docto works with AHI’s assistance provider, Dynamiq, to transport the patient.