WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 14, 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 Nevada. The service
is available in 49 states and Washington,
DC.
Nevadans 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
receive a basic screening to determine their risk for COVID-19,
without having to leave home.
"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 Nevada 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 while 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
We are a diversified health services company with more than
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 makes us an integral part
of people's everyday health. 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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