MedCity News August 11, 2021
Elise Reuter

The plans, which will be offered by Aetna, are based on Teladoc’s physician care team model, and also includes providers through Aetna’s network and CVS Health services.

Even as more patients return to in-person visits, insurers continue to roll out more health plans built around telehealth. Yesterday, Aetna announced it would offer nationwide virtual primary care plans, based on Teladoc’s care model.

The CVS Health subsidiary is building the new plans using Teladoc’s physician care teams, and will also include providers covered by Aetna’s network, and CVS Health services. Aetna plans to offer it to self-funded employers.

Called Aetna Virtual Primary Care, the plans includes an initial visit with a virtual care physician, who the patient will have a...

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