Virtual Care Is Here to Stay, Says a Leading California Health Plan.

April 22, 2026
TeleMed2U

A large California health plan, in collaboration with Accolade for virtual primary care and TeleMed2U for virtual specialty care, demonstrates that telehealth is here to stay three years after launching its virtual-first PPO product, including

  • Same- or next-day appointments for primary care vs. 10 days for in-person care and just 3 days for specialty care vs. 15 days for in-person care
  • 7–10% total cost of care savings, resulting in nearly $468 annual savings per member
  • 10% fewer ED visits

Learn more about how this plan has achieved cost of care savings and improved health outcomes.

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