Telehealth

These changes have the potential to impact employee benefits for years to come.

“The urgency has never been greater than it is now to provide holistic mental health services,” says Joe Grasso, clinical director of partnerships at Lyra Health.

“New tools can help employees decide which plan is best for them, and where they can go to get the highest quality, lowest cost care for both procedures and prescriptions,” says Chelsey Koster.

Visits to healthcare clinics are trending well below their pre-coronavirus levels, setting the stage for increased future health issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted employee use of telehealth services, giving employers an opportunity to reduce healthcare costs while simultaneously expanding offerings.

While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.

A new partnership aims to support safe returns to the workplace through FDA-authorized testing.

The insurance companies plan to launch a new health plan in Q4 to help employers recuperate from COVID-19 losses.

Around 63% of workers say their company could do more to support their emotional and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Within this group, 22% said their company’s response was “barely adequate,” “a disaster” or “non-existent.”

Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.