In general, men and women have different attitudes about health. Men tend to put off regular checkups and medical care more so than women. When they finally do see a doctor, men are more likely to have a serious health condition. That is one reason why in the United States, on average, men can expect to live five fewer years than women.
Right now, filling a prescription at the pharmacy may not require leaving the car—or even your home. To help people save time and trips into the pharmacy, many Sutter Health Plus network pharmacies, including CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Walgreens, currently offer drive-thru pickup or free one to two-day delivery options for eligible prescription drugs.
Social distancing has accelerated the pace of delivering virtual healthcare across the globe—including right here in Northern California, the heart of technology and innovation.
It is normal and quite common to experience stress or anxiety during uncertain times. Adjusting to major life changes—such as transitioning to working from a home office, facing economic challenges, or helping children or teens navigate distance learning—can amplify daily pressures. Sutter Health Plus connects members to high-quality care and resources to support mental health in everyday life.
The way people receive routine healthcare is rapidly shifting, thanks to the availability of convenient telehealth options. For everyday health needs, many doctors, nurses and certified clinicians are able to provide care for a wide range of services and conditions through video visits.
Small businesses are the economic backbone of our local communities providing goods, services, and jobs for so many of our neighbors. Unfortunately, small business owners are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic due to economic impacts from social distancing...
Sutter Health Plus is committed to ensuring members have access to the care they need, especially at a time when people are concerned about their health. Today, the health plan is announcing its decision to waive cost-sharing for members who receive covered services...
Rob Carnaroli, Sutter Health Plus Vice President of Sales, was recently interviewed for an article published in the April 2020 issue of California Broker. The following are his responses.
Today, Dignity Health, a healthcare provider system, and Sutter Health Plus, a not-for-profit HMO affiliated with Sutter Health, announced the signing of agreements offering Sutter Health Plus members access to Dignity Health Medical Group-Dominican physicians effective April 1, 2020.
At Sutter Health Plus, the health and safety of our members remains our top priority. Please be assured that we are actively engaged and working to ensure our members navigate their care and coverage during this time of heightened concern about the coronavirus (COVID-19).