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As employees continue to drive the conversation around benefits and care in the wake of COVID-19, one trend is proving its staying power: telemedicine.
In 2019, 69% of businesses with more than 50 employees offered telemedicine benefits, according to the Lively 2019 Wellness and Wealth report. At the same time, just 11% of consumers were utilizing telehealth prior to COVID-19, according to McKinsey.
Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.
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