WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE:
CVS) today announced that MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside
CVS Pharmacy, is now offering Video Visits for patients in the
state of Georgia. The service is
available in 46 states and Washington,
DC.
People in Georgia can now seek
care for non-emergency, routine health care through MinuteClinic
Video Visits, a telehealth offering. Video Visits are
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed
via a mobile device or computer. Video Visits are also an effective
screening option for people that may have COVID-19, enabling
patients to talk with a health care provider and have a basic
screening to determine their risk for COVID-19, without having to
leave home.
"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," said Sharon
Vitti, President, MinuteClinic. "The expansion of this
service into Georgia enables us to
provide local residents with expanded access to an on-demand
telehealth option."
Video visits can be used to provide care for patients ages two
years and older who are seeking treatment for a minor illness,
minor injury, or a skin condition. Each patient will complete a
health questionnaire and be matched to a board-certified health
care provider licensed in their state, who will review the
completed questionnaire with the patient's medical history and
proceed with the video-enabled visit.
During a MinuteClinic 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 who require a prescription as part of their treatment
plan, the provider will submit the prescription to the patient's
preferred pharmacy. If it is determined the patient should be seen
in person for follow-up care or testing, the provider will
recommend that the patient visit a health care provider in their
community, such as their primary care provider or a nearby
MinuteClinic location.
Working collaboratively with Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC), the global
leader in virtual care, and utilizing Teladoc's technology
platform, patients can receive care via a MinuteClinic Video Visit,
initiated through their computer or mobile device, including
through the CVS Pharmacy app. Patients who opt to seek care through
a fully customized MinuteClinic Video Visit experience the same
high-quality, evidence-based care they receive at traditional
MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS Pharmacy and Target
stores.
MinuteClinic Video Visits are an affordable option for people
who do not have health insurance, with visits costing $59. Video Visits are also covered by most Aetna
insurance plans.
Information about initiating a MinuteClinic Video Visit can be
found as part of the clinic locator on the MinuteClinic web site
for states where the service is available. A patient can also
initiate a MinuteClinic Video Visit directly from the CVS Pharmacy
app.
About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming
the most consumer-centric health company. We're evolving based on
changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether
that's in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local
touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest
offerings – from HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a
pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic
conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and
more affordable experience. Learn more about how we're transforming
health at www.cvshealth.com.
CONTACT: Mary Gattuso,
Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com
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