WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS
Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced an innovative health
care solution, Aetna Virtual Primary Care, that reimagines the
primary care experience and makes it easier for people to get the
health services they need, anytime, anywhere.
"The future of digital health solutions is rapidly unfolding,"
said Dan Finke, Executive Vice
President, CVS Health, and President, Aetna. "Aetna Virtual Primary
Care is a first-of-its-kind health care solution that provides a
simple, affordable, convenient way for eligible members to receive
quality primary care from a physician-led care team that knows them
and is accessible from virtually anywhere."
With the Aetna Virtual Primary Care benefit, members have access
to:
- A diverse panel of board-certified physicians and coordinated
care from a consistent team of specialists based on their health
needs
- A continuous relationship with a virtual care physician
beginning from the first 30-45 minute comprehensive primary care
visit and extending to every visit thereafter
- Timely primary care appointments
- $0 co-pay for virtual primary
care visits and select in-person services at MinuteClinic®
and CVS® HealthHUB™ locations*
- In-depth preventive care with biometric screenings and support
for managing chronic health issues – all built on a personalized
care plan
- A virtual nurse care team through unlimited in-app text or
phone for pre, during, and post-visit support, including navigation
to in-person, local providers as well as labs and testing
- In-person visits with in-network health care providers with no
referral requirements
- Existing Aetna virtual care offerings such as mental health
counseling, dermatology services, and 24/7 urgent care
*Not applicable until deductible is met on qualified
high-deductible health plans
This new care experience is powered by Teladoc Health's
longitudinal, physician-led care team model, and complemented
by the strength of Aetna's provider network, and CVS Health
services.
"Aetna Virtual Primary Care gives our members the power of
choice and convenience, making it easier for people to get and stay
healthy, even when balancing the demands of work and life," said
Finke. "This, coupled with access to in-person visits with
providers in our network, including MinuteClinic and HealthHUB
locations, provides the flexibility needed for better health
outcomes."
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering
care in ways no one else can. We reach more people and improve the
health of communities across America through our local presence,
digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues –
including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and
nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help
them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases,
staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable
health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help
people navigate the health care system – and their personal health
care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted
partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all
with heart, each and every day. Learn more at
www.cvshealth.com.
Media Contact:
Ethan Slavin
SlavinE@cvshealth.com
(860-273-6095)
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