Community Health Choice and Doctor On Demand Launch New Virtual Primary Care Plan to Bring Quality Care at Lower Costs to Texans

Plan members will be the first in Texas to have access to Virtual Primary Care

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Doctor On Demand and Community Health Choice today announced the launch of Virtual Bronze, a new HMO plan on the Texas Exchange centered around Virtual Primary Care. This is the first Virtual Primary Care plan available in Texas and is specifically designed to give Texans who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare a comprehensive coverage option at a lower price point.

“Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved Texans and our new plan offering in partnership with Doctor On Demand gives us a brand new avenue to do that,” said Lisa Wright, president and CEO, Community Health Choice. “We couldn’t be happier to offer this new virtual plan, improving access to quality, comprehensive care while keeping costs affordable for our members.”

Eligible Texans and their families now have access to a breadth of virtual care services. Through Doctor On Demand, patients will have a dedicated primary care provider and access to preventive care, urgent care and behavioral health all through convenient video visits. They will also receive 24/7 support through a dedicated Care Team, as well as referrals to in-network providers, specialists, facilities and Community Health Choice programs.

“At Doctor On Demand, we’re focused on reimagining the entire care experience for all patients,” said Robin Glass, president, Doctor On Demand. “We’re excited to partner with Community Health Choice on an entirely new plan offering to bring comprehensive, whole person Virtual Primary Care to patients in Texas who need it most.”

For more information about Virtual Bronze, visit Community Health Choice’s website.

About Doctor On Demand

Doctor On Demand is technology enabled healthcare purpose-built to deliver Total Virtual Care™ for the way people live today. Our nationwide practice of dedicated clinicians and our innovative technology platform deliver better experiences, better cost efficiency and better outcomes for our patients and partners. Our full suite of personalized Total Virtual Care™ services include primary care, integrated behavioral health, everyday & urgent care, chronic condition management and prevention. 24/7 triage, navigation, and ongoing care coordination ensure patients get the right care, at the right time. Doctor On Demand partners with leading health insurers and employers to deliver these services to more than 98 million Americans across commercial, Medicare and Medicaid. For more information, visit www.doctorondemand.com.

About Community Health Choice

Community Health Choice (Community) is a local, non-profit managed-care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. MarketPlace , DNSP , Medicaid and CHIP are the products provided to give their members access to medical care in Greater Houston area. Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved Texans by opening doors to healthcare and health-related social services.