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$1.5 trillion congressional omnibus bill extends telehealth coverage
Congress passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill March 10 that allows employers to continue offering telehealth coverage to employees with health savings accounts before they meet an annual deductible, according to Bloomberg Law. -
Blue Cross NC to extend telehealth reimbursement policy
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is extending its expanded telehealth reimbursement policy through Sept. 30, the health plan said March 10. -
Telehealth will enhance, not replace traditional employer plans, Cigna study says
The future of telehealth isn't that it will replace traditional employer plans, but rather pivot them to a hybrid model that emphasizes affordability and accessibility, according to a March report from Cigna subsidiary Evernorth. -
Anthem brings virtual primary care to members in 11 states
Anthem affiliates in 11 states are providing commercial members with access to virtual primary care with no or little additional costs, according to a Feb. 8 news release shared with Becker's. -
Does virtual care save money? Cigna study says yes, up to $141 per visit
Virtual care isn't just seeing an increase in patient volume amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but also an increase in patient savings, according to a Cigna analysis shared with Becker's. -
Hospital CEO: Virtual plans can accentuate the worst in healthcare
While virtual healthcare plans continue to rise in popularity for offering immediate access to care at lower costs, they also have the potential to bring out the worst attributes in healthcare, Stamford (Conn.) Health CEO Kathleen Silard, BSN, RN, wrote in a Dec. 16 op-ed. -
Anthem joint venture launches virtual primary care nationwide
New York-based Hydrogen Health, a joint venture between Anthem, investment firm Blackstone and digital primary care company K Health, is launching its virtual primary care offerings nationwide, the provider announced Dec. 9. -
Will virtual-1st plans stick? Insight from 2 early adopters
Telehealth's boom amid the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stepping stone for "virtual-first" health plans, a model that promotes telehealth as the first touchpoint in the care delivery process.
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