What You Should Know:– Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new partnership with Visana Health, a virtual women’s health clinic, to provide its members with expanded access to comprehensive and convenient care.– The collaboration reinforces Blue Cross’ commitment to supporting women’s health and addressing the unique needs of its members.Virtual Care Option Provides Comprehensive Support for WomenResearch indicates that women often face significant gaps in care and spend more time in poor health compared to men. Visana Health’s comprehensive approach aims to address these disparities by providing accessible and personalized care for women throughout their lives.By partnering with Visana Health, Blue Cross is making it easier for its members to access quality women’s healthcare. Visana Health offers a wide range of services beyond traditional family planning, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as menstrual disorders, menopause, and complex conditions (e.g. PCOS Endometriosis).Visana Health’s virtual platform offers:Convenience: Eliminates the need for travel and reduces wait times for appointments.Eliminates the need for travel and reduces wait times for appointments. Accessibility: Provides care in all 50 states, increasing access for members in rural or underserved areas.Provides care in all 50 states, increasing access for members in rural or underserved areas. Affordability: Helps prevent costly and unnecessary surgeries, procedures, and medications.Helps prevent costly and unnecessary surgeries, procedures, and medications

Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic, announced the close of a $10.1 million seed funding round co-led by Flare Capital Partners and Frist Cressey Ventures.