CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the
Federal Employee Program® (FEP®) has selected
Teladoc, Inc. to provide general medical and behavioral health
services for the 2018 benefit year, allowing millions of federal
employees around the country anytime, anywhere to access quality
health care services through multiple devices – mobile app and web
video capabilities, as well as phone – along with easy-to-use tools
and alerts to encourage member use and engagement.
"We are excited to offer telehealth to our members in next
year's offerings," said William A.
Breskin, senior vice president of government programs at the
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. "We are always working to
provide federal workers and their families with the most innovative
solutions to meet their health needs. By providing a telehealth
platform for our members, they will be able to get access to
quality care anywhere and at any time."
FEP has been part of the Federal Employee Health Benefits
Program since its inception in 1960. It covers roughly 5.3 million
federal employees, retirees and their families out of the nearly 8
million members of the federal workforce nationwide. With more than
10,000 clients – including insurers, medical providers and
employers – and more than 20 million members who connect within
minutes to Teladoc's network of board-certified, state-licensed
physicians and therapists, Teladoc has the experience and
demonstrated ability to support the needs of the diverse FEP
membership.
"FEP members and their families can count on Teladoc to bring
better convenience, quality and health care access, when and where
they need it," said Teladoc CRO, Pete
Nieves. "The Teladoc organization is committed to a
successful, long-term partnership and to bringing a new level of
health care service that the FEP members expect."
About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national
federation of 36 independent, community-based and
locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that
collectively provide health care coverage for one in three
Americans. BCBSA provides health care insights
through The Health of America Report series
and the national BCBS Health Indexsm.
For more information on BCBSA and its member companies, please
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About Teladoc, Inc.
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC) is the largest and most trusted
telehealth provider in the world. Recognized by MIT Technology
Review as one of the "50 Smartest Companies", Teladoc is forging a
new healthcare experience with an innovative portfolio of virtual
care delivery solutions. Currently, Teladoc serves more than 10,000
clients – from payers to providers to employers – and more than 20
million members who connect within minutes to Teladoc's network of
more than 3,100 board-certified, state-licensed physicians and
therapists, 24/7. Teladoc's services and solutions marry a highly
engaging consumer experience with the latest in data and analytics,
and a highly flexible technology platform. Teladoc has delivered
more than 2.5 million medical visits for general medical,
dermatology, counseling, psychiatry, sexual health, and tobacco
cessation. For additional information, please visit
www.teladoc.com.
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SOURCE Blue Cross Blue Shield Association