title: Study shows big PMPM savings for groups that use online consultations.
abstract: A new study shows the use of online consultations saves physicians nearly $2 PMPM for office visits. Blue Shield of California is leading a trend among a growing number of health plans who are beginning to see the value in "cyber visits," and are paying doctors to use them.
mesh_terms: D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002140:California; D002204:Capitation Fee; D017046:Cost Savings; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000191:economics*