Due to the decreased number of in-person visits during COVID-19, some Premise providers have had extra time to spend with their members. Whether coordinating referrals with specialists or finding COVID-19 testing sites for members, providers have continued to offer members high-quality, personalized care, even in a virtual capacity. When a member presented with symptoms that […]

Air travels freely through cloth and personal protective equipment (PPE). There is no risk of lower oxygen levels in healthy adults while correctly wearing a mask. Healthcare workers have worn masks for long shifts without consequence for decades. Wearing a cloth face covering or mask is just one of the many preventive measures to help […]

When one Premise Health member presented with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, licensed professional counselor, Kate Lifferth, stepped in to provide much needed comfort. During a virtual visit, the member repeatedly noted her concern and anxiety regarding the diagnosis and how it would impact her family. Following the appointment, Kate reached out to the onsite health […]

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by healthcare providers across the country, especially hospitals and health systems. Thirty-seven states canceled elective and non-emergent procedures and approximately 30 percent were postponed, leading 55 percent fewer Americans to seek hospital care in March and April. Although many of these procedures can be postponed temporarily, they can’t […]

As coronavirus cases have continued to rise across the country, Premise providers have had to find innovative ways to assist their members. Dr. Dawn Matocha, a Premise optometrist, and Corsica Woodbury, RN, have done just that. When one of their members presented with symptoms of a serious eye infection, Dr. Matocha volunteered to come in […]

If we want to significantly reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and quickly and safely return to normal activity, then we must wear masks. This simple measure can meaningfully impact the pandemic’s trajectory, and it is imperative that we each do our part. It will save lives. Here are a few reasons why we must wear […]