According to the report, higher family incomes, more education, race and Hispanic origin were factors related to increased telemedicine use.
The company also announced a partnership with pharma giant Biogen that allows providers to submit enrollment forms for its multiple sclerosis drug Vumerity through the new platform.
From hospital closures to physician shortages, provider scarcity is a big challenge when it comes to expanding Medicare Advantage in rural communities.
The company said the sale of Meritage Medical Network will allow it to focus on its digital-first, value-based care contracts.
The virtual care startup for LGBT+ patients will also use the investment to expand its recently launched enterprise offering.
The company will also stop offering Medicare Advantage plans outside of California and Florida.
The collaboration will allow Rite Aid to relocate its fundamental applications to Google Cloud, including its vaccine scheduling tool, customer messaging infrastructure and digital engagement platform.
