Telehealth May be Convenient, But Costs Can Sneak Up on You

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“At the start of the pandemic, many providers and insurers removed copays for visits because they wanted to encourage telehealth,” says Ellimoottil. “Now we have copays coming back from big insurers. Ultimately, we don’t know yet what the net effect will be for patients, providers, or payers.” If telehealth leads to an increase in … Read more

Why a COVID Diagnosis Could Cost You More in 2021

WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 could be a much more expensive experience for folks who fall ill this year, thanks to the return of deductibles and copays, new research suggests. Most folks who became gravely ill with COVID last year didn’t face crushing medical bills because nearly all insurance companies agreed … Read more