The concept of healthcare access has been changed in the wake of COVID-19. With social distancing in effect, healthcare is now accessible with a smartphone and a reliable internet connection. Diagnosis, treatment and payment all brought to the tips of consumers fingers.

Telemedicine development and implementation has skyrocketed in recent times and with good cause, they help save lives and they improve patient outcomes. Not to mention they streamline the entire care delivery model in addition to improving patient engagement. With all of these benefits and so much more, it is of no surprise that when the pandemic provided an opportunity for the use of this tech, it took full advantage of it. As a result a growing list of health systems has started offering telemedicine services. 

CVS Health is one such health system and according to the report on Chain Store Age, they have started providing Telehealth services through their MinuteClinics. They have also expanded this service to two fortunate states, Massachusetts, one of the largest telemedicine users and Georgia. The most notable thing here is that the MinuteClinic video visit costs $59, with most Aetna insurance plans providing coverage.

MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics located at CVS stores in Georgia and Massachusetts states now offer care for minor illnesses, minor injuries and skin conditions through video visits. This telehealth service provides customers 2 and older with access to care 24 hours a day, seven days a week from their mobile device or computer, including via the Cvs Pharmacy App. For availing the virtual service, each customer will complete a health questionnaire and be matched to a board-certified health care provider licensed in their state. Prior to the start of the video-enabled visit, the provider will review the completed questionnaire together with the patient’s medical history. During the video visit, the provider will assess the patient’s condition and determine the appropriate course of treatment following evidence-based clinical care guidelines. For patients that require prescriptions, the physician can submit the prescription to the patients choice of pharmacy.

CVS Health provides 24-hour access to video visits for patients age 2 years or older through the mobile device or computer through the CVS Pharmacy app.

Users have access to board-certified healthcare providers licensed in their state through the telehealth option. Clinicians assess the individual’s condition during the telehealth visit and determine the next steps in treatment.

Clinicians can prescribe medications virtually at the preferred pharmacy and can recommend primary care or refer to one of the CVS MinuteClinic locations.

The telehealth visit costs $59 and most Aetna insurance plans cover the cost.

CVS offers telehealth visits in 46 states and Washington, D.C., using the Teladoc virtual care platform.

Sharon Vitti, president of MinuteClinic, had this to say regarding this program, “As the COVID-19 resurgence continues across the country, our MinuteClinic Video Visits are an easy, affordable way for people to receive care for a variety of routine health care needs without having to leave home. The expansion of this service into Georgia and Massachusetts enables us to provide local residents with expanded access to an on-demand telehealth option.”

We @BillingParadise, understand the need for Telemedicine and other virtual services. That is why we don’t just support our clients in implementing virtual services, but we also ensure that it is provided with end-to-end support and at an affordable rate.