WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 8, 2021 /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 Montana. The service
is available in 47 states and Washington,
DC.
People in Montana 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.
MinuteClinic is the medical clinic located inside select CVS
Pharmacy locations in 34 states and Washington, D.C. While there are currently no
physical MinuteClinic locations in Montana, MinuteClinic Video Visits provides
state residents with convenient access to high quality care.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in communities across the
country, our MinuteClinic Video Visits are a convenient, 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 Montana enables us to introduce local
residents to MinuteClinic with an on-demand telehealth option that
provides the same evidence-based and high-quality care that people
can expect when visiting a MinuteClinic in person."
Working collaboratively with Teladoc, the global leader in
virtual care, and utilizing Teladoc's technology platform, 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 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.
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. Patients can initiate a MinuteClinic Video Visit
on MinuteClinic.com or from the CVS Pharmacy app.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a
diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees
united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to
better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we
are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to
meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community
presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each
year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to
transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are
making health care more accessible, more affordable and simply
better. Learn more about how we're transforming health at
www.cvshealth.com.
Contact:
Mary Gattuso
Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com
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