HealthLeaders Media February 18, 2021
John Commins

The rapid rise of telehealth has led a growing number of employers to explore a virtual-directed health plan model with an online primary care platform.

The nation’s employers are increasingly adding coverage for virtual and mental healthcare benefits in their employee insurance plans, Aon plc says.

The move is largely a response to the tremendous increase in virtual care visits during the coronavirus public health emergency, according to Aon’s new report released Thursday.

That shift in consumer behavior has led 36% of employers to say they are interested in exploring a virtual-directed health plan model with an online primary care platform that directs all care, including coordination with traditional health providers.

Aon estimates that a virtual-directed model could reduce employer...

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