CVS e-prescription program aims to help employees pay less for medications
By tying its clinical database to physicians’ EHR systems, the drug chain hopes to avoid patient sticker shock and prescription abandonment at the point of sale.
Telehealth
9 healthcare trends to watch
Value purchasing, engagement platforms and behavioral health are among the hot topics identified by the National Business Group.
Benefits Think 3 reasons to offer telehealth benefits
The service provides convenience and cost savings while ensuring employees miss fewer work days.
Sally Poblete
Wellthie
Top healthcare trends to watch in 2018
The National Business Group on Health identifies nine topics that will effect employer sponsored health coverage over the course of the year.
Telemedicine still faces roadblocks despite employee enthusiasm
Workers say they like the idea of virtual care, but employers face an uphill battle when getting them to forego the ER or urgent care center.
Telemedicine still faces roadblocks despite employee enthusiasm
Workers say they like the idea of virtual care, but employers face an uphill battle when getting them to forego the ER or urgent care center.
Benefits Think 8 virtual health predictions for 2018
Telehealth will tackle behavioral health, second opinions for cancer and more, says Teladoc’s Dan Trencher.
Dan Trencher
Teladoc
Benefits Think 8 virtual health predictions for 2018
Telehealth will tackle behavioral health, second opinions for cancer and more, says Teladoc’s Dan Trencher.
Dan Trencher
Teladoc
Telemedicine plans expand to include specialists
Behavioral health, nutritionists and medical management experts are now accessing more patients virtually.
Telemedicine plans expand to include specialists
Behavioral health, nutritionists and medical management experts are now accessing more patients virtually, according to a new study.
TouchCare pivots from telemedicine to healthcare concierge services
Driven by new CEO Rob LaHayne, the company is focused on health advocacy to bring lower costs to both employers and employees.
Benefits Think 5 ways to empower employees to make smart healthcare choices
Confidence in the products employers offer creates worker engagement.
Anne Stowell
Teladoc
Benefits Think 5 ways to empower employees to make smart healthcare choices
Confidence in the products employers offer creates worker engagement.
Anne Stowell
Teladoc
Benefits Think 5 ways advisers can empower employees to make smart healthcare choices
Brokers’ confidence in the products they offer companies creates worker engagement.
Anne Stowell
Teladoc
How employers and advisers can address the opioid crisis
SHRM’s Chatrane Birbal says organizations can push for a greater use of alternative therapies and telemedicine services in rural areas to deal with workers struggling with an addiction to painkillers.
How employers and advisers can address the opioid crisis
SHRM’s Chatrane Birbal says organizations can push for a greater use of alternative therapies and telemedicine services in rural areas to deal with workers struggling with an addiction to painkiller.
Trump declares opioid epidemic a national public health emergency
Executive action allows for expanded access to telemedicine services, including remote prescribing of medicine commonly used for substance abuse or mental health treatment.
Want to save money and lives? Try a second opinion service
Grand Rounds algorithm is credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for companies.
Second opinions labeled money and life saver
Grand Rounds algorithm credited with combating misdiagnoses and improving healthcare literacy for clients.
Benefits Think 4 ways to boost telehealth utilization
Maximum ROI on the service comes from strong communication, detailed data tracking and offering a broad range of care option.
Mike King
Teladoc