Massachusett's leading health plan adds Visana Health to help treat a wide range of women's health issues, including complex conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome
BOSTON (PRNewswire)-- Building on its commitment to women's health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new virtual care option designed to support women through all life stages. Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic that goes beyond family planning to provide medical care for all women, is now available to most Blue Cross members.
"It's important that women have access to the services they need to take charge of their own health and well-being," said Dr. Monica Ruehli, Blue Cross' clinical director of reproductive health and gender affirming services. "Adding more options like Visana Health ensures we can show up for our members and better support women throughout their health journeys."
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."
