UnitedHealth Widens Telehealth Coverage To Millions Of Americans
ByUnitedHealth Group UNH -1.04% (UNH) is offering the widest health insurance coverage yet of doctor visits via telemedicine, offering access to three different medical care provider networks that connect physicians and patients via smart phone, tablet or computer.
UnitedHealth, the nation’s largest health insurer says 20 million Americans could access telemedicine and receive coverage for it by next year. The announcement raises the bar on covering “virtual” medical care, which gives patients access to a network of providers. Already,Cigna CI -1.17% (CI), Aetna AET -1.82% (AET) and other health plans have varying degrees of access for individual customers and employers to telehealth offering more services than ever to a public demanding quick access to digital health. UnitedHealth’s rivals are rapidly expanding their coverage of telemedicine, too…
UnitedHealth Widens Telehealth Coverage To Millions Of Americans
