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The verdict is in: If your company hasn't invested in a virtual care solution for your employees, you've fallen behind.

The latest survey supporting the digital health care revolution comes from Summus Global, which found that 60% of HR professionals are planning or considering implementing a specialty care solution this year.

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"The pandemic has exponentially accelerated the adoption of virtual health solutions, including for specialty care," said Julian Flannery, founder and CEO of Summus Global. "The market is also telling us there is room for innovation in virtual specialty care to broaden impact across the continuum of care."

As more employers buy into virtual health solutions, they'll also be more closely scrutinizing their options. According to Summus Global, doctor quality of the doctor, cost/ROI, and user experience top the list of factors HR teams are looking for as they evaluate programs.

What else is influencing the adoption of virtual health programs? Check out the inforgraphic below (click to enlarge):

Virtual care infographic

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.