Industry Bulletins | June 1, 2015
UnitedHealthcare Expanding Telemedicine Reach To 20 Million Members
UnitedHealthcare is expanding its telemedicine reach to encompass 20 million enrollees. Working in partnership with Doctor on Demand, Optum’s NowClinic and American Well, it will now offer members in self-funded employer plans 24-hour access to physicians through a mobile phone, tablet or computer. UnitedHealthcare’s “Virtual Visits” model lets members choose a virtual provider from whom they can receive a diagnosis and prescriptions.
This was reported by Managed Healthcare Executive on May 15, 2015.
Contact Information: Lynne High, Director, Public Relations, UnitedHealthcare, 5901 Lincoln Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55436; 952-979-5861; E-mail: <a . . .