General News
Published February 18, 2019
For employers with Teladoc telemedicine services
With low unemployment rates, attracting and retaining talent can be challenging. Offering great benefits can help, especially when your healthcare benefits meet the needs of millennials.
“When it comes to healthcare, members of the millennial generation are turning the traditional delivery model in its head,” said
Kevin Fleming and Michael Evans in their article, "Millennial Expectations Are Fundamentally Changing The Healthcare Landscape," published online by Forbes.
So, what do millennials want in healthcare?
The Forbes article highlights that millennials are abandoning the traditional model of making in-office visits to their primary care providers. A staggering 45% of 18- to 29-year olds recently indicated that they do not have a primary care provider. Today innovative, low-cost ways of delivering healthcare are flourishing. One
reason millennials are turning to telemedicine like Teladoc®1 as a
quick and cost-conscious alternative is because final costs at traditional provider offices and urgent care clinics are often unclear.
Millennials want:
- Healthcare that can provide them with costs defined in advance
- On-demand delivery of healthcare that meets them where they are, when they need it
Take it from Jennifer, a Premera member and millennial who recently shared her story with us.
“In the middle of a snow storm, the last thing I wanted to do was take my toddler to an urgent clinic for his pink eye. Instead, I snapped some photos, kept him comfortable, and got on the phone with Teladoc. Within minutes, they were able to ease my worries and solve my problem!”
Teladoc offers virtual care that is ideal for treating non-emergency conditions, such as:
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Bronchitis
- Cold and flu
- Headaches and migraines
- Pink eye
- Sinus infections
- Skin conditions
Read more about how virtual care with Teladoc works and how it can even save you money when your employees use it.
How to tell your employees about virtual care with Teladoc
If Teladoc is included in your Premera plan, Premera provides ready-to-share communications in the Employee Communications Resource Center that make it easy for you to tell your employees about the benefits of using Teladoc.
To find these topics:
- Sign in to the secure employer website and follow the link to Employee Communication Resources
- Select Setting up virtual care in advance or Right care at the right time with virtual care
- Download flyers, messages, and emails to share with your employees in only a few clicks!
1 Teladoc does not replace the primary care physician. Teladoc does not guarantee that a prescription will be written. Teladoc operates subject to state regulation and may not be available in certain states. Teladoc does not prescribe DEA controlled substances, non-therapeutic drugs, and certain other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. Teladoc physicians reserve the right to deny care for potential misuse of services. Teladoc is an independent company that arranges virtual medical care services on behalf of Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.