Massachusetts insurer Harvard Pilgrim, which has operations in Hartford, will offer video medical care visits to its commercial and self-insured plans beginning July 1, the company announced.
The service will be offered through Doctor On Demand, a telemedicine provider with a national provider group of board-certified physicians. Members now have expanded access to telemedicine services through Doctor On Demand, in addition to the ability to receive covered telemedicine services from Harvard Pilgrim’s existing network providers who offer them.
No referrals are needed and members may use a smartphone, tablet or computer to connect to a board-certified doctor via Doctor On Demand’s video platform.
Common medical conditions that may be treated include: cold and flu, asthma and allergies, bronchitis and sinus issues, rashes and skin issues, eye issues, upset stomach, pediatric issues, urinary tract infections, yeast infections and sports injuries.
Doctor On Demand physicians may prescribe medications and send prescriptions electronically to a member’s local pharmacy. Doctor On Demand does not, however, prescribe controlled substances, and may elect not to treat or prescribe other medications based on what a physician determines is clinically appropriate, the release said.
