Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has introduced a new virtual care option to support women at every stage of life through a partnership with Visana Health, a 2021 ADAPT Awardee. This virtual clinic that offers comprehensive medical care beyond family planning is a service now accessible to most Blue Cross members.

From the press release:

Visana Health’s clinical research found that 1 in 3 women have gaps in care, while another report found that women spend 25% more time in “poor health” than men. Visana Health’s team of clinical specialists’ diagnoses and treats all women’s health conditions, from menstruation to menopause, and specializes in complex conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Operating in all 50 states, Visana Health helps to eliminate long waits for care, prevents costly and unnecessary surgeries, procedures, and medications.

“Women’s health includes high-cost, complex conditions. Yet, many women’s health conditions remain overlooked, and there is a critical lack of services to support women in these stages of their healthcare journey,” said Barbara Levy, Chief Medical Officer of Visana Health. “Visana Health and Blue Cross have a shared mission to ensure that women are heard, helped and supported at all stages of their health.”