Is Telehealth Really Saving Money for Employers? 

The health care system itself also benefits from virtual care, Paralkar said. "Telehealth programs help redirect care from ER and urgent care and drive improved diagnosis and health plan savings," she said. She points to a study by Jefferson Health System that calculated that "each avoided emergency department visit garnered cost savings ranging from $309 to more than $1,500."   

When evaluating their own expenses, companies should look at both short- and long-term costs, Shao said.

"If this isn't done, companies could be spending more money or moving expenses from one area to another, ultimately undermining their intention to provide solutions to their employees," he said. full article

Telethink Virtual Care for Savings