During (and even before) the COVID-19 pandemic began, virtual care options began gaining popularity with both patients and healthcare providers. New terms like Telehealth and Telemedicine were coined – and now have become a widely accepted form of healthcare. To help clear up the telehealth vs. telemedicine dilemma, we have outlined the definitions of the two terms and provided examples on how they apply to patient’s financial responsibility.
Read MoreThe No Surprises Act (NSA), part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, forbids healthcare providers from distributing surprise medical bills when a patient seeks emergency services or certain other ancillary services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities. The law went into effect starting January 1st, 2022.
Read MoreBeginning Saturday, January 15, 2022, FDA approved over the counter (OTC) at-home Covid-19 tests are required to be covered by health insurance carriers and group health plans without member cost sharing, preauthorization, or provision by a health care provider.
Read MoreFor over 40 years, it has been the Caravus mission to bring our clients the best value and service. Employee benefits consulting requires a team with infinite knowledge, dedication and care. As the years passed, more groups and individuals trusted Caravus with their health and benefits plans, and our client portfolio grew. To preserve our commitment to premium service, our team had to grow as well.
Read MoreWhen we committed to evolving the logo, our goal was to update the colors but preserve the Caravus symbol. Changing the shape would have been illogical. The symbol has become quintessential with the Caravus brand and the figurative foundation to our values. The question then became, “how do we visually display those values better?”
Read MoreFind out how new legislation under the ARPA will affect employee benefits.
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