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What to do if your employee has COVID

September 14, 2020/in COVID-19

With companies beginning to return to work, there are a few procedures that employers need to put in place to keep their employees and customers safe. One thing employers need to put thought into is how they will handle what happens when an employee displays symptoms of COVID-19. Furthermore, when an employee is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, or if employees are exposed to COVID-19 but are not showing symptoms. Here is some guidance on what to do if your employee potentially has COVID-19.

How Virtual Health Services are Saving Lives During the Coronavirus Crisis

July 21, 2020/in COVID-19, Telehealth

With the outbreak of COVID-19 healthcare workers and providers have had to come up with better ways to diagnose and treat patients. The number of patients who need to be seen for health issues both related to and peripheral to the coronavirus has put a strain on our hospitals. It is in this environment that Telemedicine has found its spotlight. Telemedicine or Virtual Health Care is the practice of performing virtual appointments and check-ups for patients. Especially now, this keeps both patients and healthcare workers safe while continuing to provide care for those in need. This is only the beginning of how virtual health is saving lives during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Will My Insurance Cover the Cost of Coronavirus Testing?

July 21, 2020/in COVID-19

As we continue to navigate through the effects of COVID-19, many questions arise when it comes to insurance coverage. Does your specific insurance cover testing? Does it cover treatment? How can I find out my coverage options?

How Coronavirus is Affecting Healthcare Costs

July 21, 2020/in COVID-19

Coronavirus has disrupted quite a few industries over the last few months. One of the industries that it will continue to affect for the foreseeable future is the healthcare system. As it continues to spread, and we continue to see the effects of coronavirus, insurance programs will likely see a rise in health care costs. Here is an overview of how we think coronavirus could affect health care costs:

COVID-19 Testing is Essential to Slow the Spread: Who Should Pay?

July 21, 2020/in COVID-19

Coronavirus has spread rapidly throughout the world, especially in places with more vulnerable populations. Specifically, in the nursing homes, there has been a massive spike in COVID-19 related deaths. With this information, many state officials have called for nursing home workers and residents to be tested consistently. These health care workers are some of the most underpaid workers in the industry, yet they might have to take on the financial burden of paying for their weekly testing.

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What to do if your employee has COVID

How Virtual Health Services are Saving Lives During the Coronavirus Crisis

Will My Insurance Cover the Cost of Coronavirus Testing?

How Coronavirus is Affecting Healthcare Costs

COVID-19 Testing is Essential to Slow the Spread: Who Should Pay?

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