In our digital world, information about any subject is just a few clicks or swipes away. It’s tempting for people to turn to “Dr. Google” to search for advice on health-related topics, especially when symptoms first appear or getting to a primary care physician for...
Healthcare engagement is changing—driven by new players, new models, new technology, new channels and new consumer expectations. Read our annual Healthcare Consumer Engagement Forecast to learn what our experts say are the top trends for 2020. See the predictions >...
With today’s unsustainable healthcare costs, it’s important to find ways to reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care and primary care visits. A high-quality and experienced nurse advice line can be an integral part of the solution. Keep in mind, though, that reaping the...
When operating at peak performance, a nurse advice line can have a substantial cost and experience impact for health plans and healthcare providers—from decreasing unnecessary ER and urgent care visits to improved utilization of healthcare benefits and resources. It’s...
Customization can transform a health plan’s nurse advice line from a check-the-box kind of hotline service into a personalized, telehealth care delivery solution that truly elevates member experience and reduces costs. Using data for heightened engagement...
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...
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...
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...
Offering on-demand telehealth to health plan members is a necessity in today’s marketplace. After all, it helps plans provide consumer-centric convenience and appropriate levels of non-urgent care, curb costs, decrease unnecessary ER and urgent care visits, boost...
