Medscape March 3, 2021
United Healthcare recently became the latest major insurer to offer a “virtual primary care service.” Initially, the service will be part of some employer-sponsored insurance plans in 11 states. United intends to expand its footprint next year.
United is using the platform and the medical group of American Well, a telehealth service, to provide virtual primary care. Besides minor acute care, United’s virtual service covers annual wellness visits, routine follow-ups for chronic conditions, lab tests, and specialist referrals with little or no cost sharing.
The giant insurer is now offering its virtual primary care plan in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
Other insurers are offering similar virtual primary care...
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