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Michael Stravato for The New York Times
Dr. Jerry Jones uses two-way video at his home in Houston to consult with a patient across town. Dr. Jones is under contract to NuPhysicia, one of the new telemedicine companies.
ONE day last summer, Charlie Martin felt a sharp pain in his lower back. But he couldnt jump into his car and rush to the doctors
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