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Benefits Toolkit: Helpful Telemedicine Guide + Video

Telemedicine’s popularity exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few years later, digital health has rapidly matured and telehealth utilization remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation’s Updated National Survey Trends in Telehealth Utilization and Modality.   

The benefits of telecommunication, e.g., convenience and affordability, have caused employers to consider implementing telemedicine plans. Watch the video above to get a quick overview of telemedicine’s benefits. Then, take a deeper dive by reading Benefits Toolkit: Telemedicine, an introductory guide to telemedicine and its growth potential,* and learning about its compliance considerations.

Once you’re finished, contact TruePlan to learn how to implement a telemedicine plan into your current employee benefits offerings. We can help you take an individualized approach that best suits your organization and its needs. 

  

*This Benefits Toolkit is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel for legal advice. © 2017-2024 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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