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.
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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.
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…
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.
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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