(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 14, 2008 ) Sacramento, Ca – There are over 47 million Americans that are uninsured and do not have resources to pay for out patient clinics or emergency rooms, and, there are 18 thousand preventable deaths each year in the U.S. that is due to a lack of health insurance. During these trying economic times, health care has become a luxury and coupled with a lack of physicians in the U.S., Americans could be headed toward major health issues and costs as the overall economy tanks. But, there could be a cure.

C. A. Sardinas, President and CEO of a company called Medical Advice Services (MAS) has taken steps toward implementing affordable healthcare through two internet websites, www.masadv.com (English) and www.tudoctor.com (Spanish). What MAS offers is healthcare to millions of individuals and families who would not normally be able to afford an initial doctor visit. The cost, about $7.00 per visit for actionable advice on a one-on-one basis with licensed physicians that care and listen to the client.

“Because of globalization, bilingual physicians will play an integral part toward eliminating cultural and linguistic barriers,” says Sardinas. “Our goal is making certain that the users of this service understand their medical needs and treatment. For example, should they go see a doctor? Should they go to an emergency room? These are preventative measures.”

MAS offers the critical first step in the continuum of care, where an initial doctor visit determines the next steps that an individual will need to take toward resolving their medical concerns. When using the website, each user will have available an opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with a licensed physician, in a sympathetic, concise, consistent and accurate manner.

"Don’t get me wrong,' says Sardinas, "we do not diagnose or treat any website user, we only create the connection between the person using the website and one of our physicians.”

MAS uses licensed doctors who serve a triage function alerting website users to visit a doctor or hospital if the physician determines it is beyond the ‘take two aspirins’ treatment recommendation.

The MAS website has already saved a life during its initial testing and could save many more as people learn about these affordable and useful websites.

For more information, including costs, visit www.masadv.com (English) or www.tudoctor.com (Spanish).

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