UnitedAg Expands Relationship with Teladoc, Adding Behavioral Health and Other Clinical Specialties
January 12 2017 - 8:50AM
Business Wire
35,000 UnitedAg members now have greater access
to a full suite of affordable, quality care options
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC), the undisputed leader in telehealth,
providing access to care for millions, announces that UnitedAg has
expanded the telehealth benefits for its 35,000 insured members to
include coverage for behavioral health, dermatology and smoking
cessation. With strong utilization across Teladoc’s wide array of
general health services, along with a high percentage of repeat
telehealth visits, UnitedAg sees significant value in providing
these additional services to its members.
“A big part of the value equation that we offer our members and
their families is access to cost-effective, high-quality care
through Teladoc,” said Kirti Mutatkar, president and CEO of
UnitedAg. “Since we joined Teladoc in July 2015, our members have
continued to use and rely on their telehealth benefits, so the
choice to further expand this relationship is a logical one.”
UnitedAg is an Association Health Plan serving more than 600
agricultural member groups and over 35,000 covered lives. The
tele-behavioral services from Teladoc are expected to be of
significant value as farming and mental health experts cite two key
factors – a reluctance to seek help and the distance many farms are
from mental health care centers and professionals – for the higher
than average rate of behavioral health issues among agricultural
workers. Telehealth can assist in overcoming both of these
barriers.*
“The true value of the full suite of Teladoc clinical
capabilities is realized when our partners like UnitedAg extend
access to their members, and those most in need can count on
quality care, wherever they are,” said Jason Gorevic, chief
executive officer, Teladoc. “As we expand our relationship with
UnitedAg, we will continue our active engagement with them and
their members to assure that all parties derive maximum value from
the Teladoc telemedicine services.”
For more information on the Teladoc suite of clinical services,
visit https://www.teladoc.com/what-can-i-use-it-for/.
* According to a study from the CDC, men who work in the
farming, fishing and forestry industries had the highest suicide
rate of any occupational group.
About Teladoc
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC) is the nation’s leading provider of
telehealth services and a pioneering force in bringing the virtual
care visit into the mainstream of today’s health care ecosystem.
Serving some 7,000 clients — including health plans, health
systems, employers and other organizations — more than 17 million
members can use phone, mobile devices and secure online video to
connect within minutes to Teladoc’s network of more than 3,100
board-certified, state-licensed physicians and behavioral health
specialists, 24/7. With national coverage, a robust, scalable
platform and a Lewisville, TX-based member services center staffed
by 400 employees, Teladoc offers the industry’s most comprehensive
and complete telehealth solution including primary care, behavioral
health care, dermatology, tobacco cessation and more. For
additional information, please visit www.teladoc.com.
About United Ag
Founded in 1980, UnitedAg is a member-owned agricultural trade
association dedicated to providing innovative solutions for a
strong and healthy agricultural industry. UnitedAg represents more
than 600 agriculture-affiliated member organizations, including
agricultural companies (growers, shippers, coolers, processors,
dairy and livestock producers, and supporting businesses);
associates; cooperatives; and partner agricultural associations.
UnitedAg helps its members meet their employee benefits needs,
promotes their interests with lawmakers, and helps them comply with
legislation and regulation. Based in Irvine, Calif., UnitedAg has
offices in Oxnard, Corona, Salinas, Fresno and Santa Maria. For
more information, visit www.unitedag.org or call (800)
223-4590.
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