Download our trend brief today to learn why health plans are responding to the nation’s behavioral health crisis with a new focus on crisis support. More than 25% of U.S. adults experience some type of behavioral or mental health disorder in a given year—and that...
A tried-and-true service offered by most health plans, a nurse advice line is an important way to help members gain convenient, evidence-based information and support when they have questions about symptoms or care. But when you’re focused on budgets and bottom lines,...
Many health plans and some healthcare providers offer a nurse advice line to support patients and members by assessing and triaging symptoms, offering care advice and referrals, and educating members about their health. But what if the power of a nurse advice line...
Health plans need to lower ER costs, no matter what type of populations they serve—from Medicaid and Medicare to private, commercial plan members. Non-urgent ER visits cost the U.S. $4.4 billion annually, and ER costs, according to a new CDC report, have doubled in...
The U.S. healthcare industry is already experiencing virtual care’s initial promise for improving access to care and creating an on-demand healthcare experience. But we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to deepening the telehealth consumer experience...
A comprehensive, results-driven nurse advice line (also called nurse triage service or nurse advice hotline) can help health plans and other healthcare organizations overcome some of today’s toughest challenges. Rather than treating a nurse advice service as a box you...
Telehealth, or virtual care, holds the promise of being a powerful tool for improving on-demand care access, healthcare consumer satisfaction and clinical outcomes—all while reducing costs. And as consumerism in healthcare and cost pressures continue to grow,...
Think about it: Nearly anyone with a smartphone (that’s 80 percent of Americans) can now access around-the-clock, on-demand, non-urgent virtual care. So why isn’t telehealth living up to its promise of ER and urgent care diversion, substantial cost-savings and better...
Think next year will bring more of the same for healthcare engagement? Think again. Consumer engagement and health plan member engagement are changing, and it’s important for the healthcare industry to reflect on the changes we’re experiencing and discuss those...
