HealthIT Answers June 21, 2021
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By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com

The COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic shifts throughout virtually all segments of society. Here are six ways the health crisis influenced trends in the insurance industry.

1. Increased Telemedicine Coverage

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many private insurers and employers who offer insurance promoted the availability of telemedicine. A 2021 study found that working-age privately insured people comprised almost a quarter of telehealth consults during the early part of the pandemic.

The researchers sourced their data from more than 36 million people who had continuous insurance coverage during the study period. From March-June 2020 alone, the research recorded 15 million telehealth claims. This care delivery method will likely retain its popularity after the pandemic ends.

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