Harvard Pilgrim Health Care & Doctor On Demand Launch SimplyVirtual

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care announced the launch of SimplyVirtualSM, a new health plan model that gives members access to virtual visits with primary care professionals (PCPs) and care team support through its existing partner, Doctor On Demand. The new plan will be available to large employers (51+ subscribers) in Connecticut, with a January 1, 2021 effective date. SimplyVirtual is the first virtual primary care plan being offered by a health insurance company in Connecticut.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to an accelerated, increased demand of telehealth and virtual physician visits. While in-person visits are resuming, consumers have . . .