Patient Story | Aortic Root Aneurysm THE PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS A middle-aged man with a history of rheumatoid arthritis completed an annual chest x-ray as part of his treatment plan, when he received an unexpected result His doctor found what appeared to be an aortic root aneurysm, a weak spot in the largest blood vessel in his body Aneurysms weaken the blood vessel wall and can cause life-threatening bleeding or block blood flow
Patient Story | Low Back Pain THE PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS A woman with low back pain was seen by her local care team, who encouraged her to get an MRI Upon receiving the results, she met with a local surgeon who recommended she have three lumbar discs fused Spinal fusion surgery connects bones in the spine together to prevent movement and pain It typically takes a few weeks to resume day-to-day activities following surgery
Patient Story | Bile Duct Cancer THE PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS After finding atypical cells in a cytology test used to screen for certain diseases, a man’s local care team provided him with dificult news: a diagnosis of possible bile duct cancer
Designing Your Virtual Care Benefits Strategy Designing Virtual Care Benefits Strategy Make it easy to access virtual care support, from live consultations to online chats with a nurse to audio advice
Why Virtual Second Opinions Should Be Part of Your Benefits Strategy The chances of being misdiagnosed are especially high for people with complex medical conditions: 21% of people with serious illnesses are misdiagnosed, a 2017 study found It’s one reason why interest in second opinions for complex diagnoses is growing—and why health plans and employers should consider virtual second opinions an integral part of their benefits strategy
One Approach to Employer Benefits in 2021: Virtual Centers of Excellence February 7, 2021 Achieving telehealth’s value proposition requires employers to strengthen benefits to meet members’ wide range of healthcare needs In 2021 and beyond, an employer’s ability to pair members seeking virtual care with the right healthcare experts will be a critical differentiator in attracting – and retaining – top talent