MobiHealth News December 27, 2021
More payers launched virtual-first plans, insurtechs went public, and the digital mental health space brought in plenty of funding dollars this year.
COVID-19 changed how healthcare was delivered by accelerating the use of virtual care and telehealth.
But insurers, employers and other payers are jumping on the virtual bandwagon too, hoping to lower the cost of care by offering technology and digital solutions to their members.
More players launched virtual-first health plans, some big insurtechs hit the public markets this year, and digital behavioral and mental healthcare became one of the most popular clinical areas for investors.
Virtual-first plans
In 2021, several insurers and startups launched their own virtual-first health plans, insurance where the first point of...