Innovative Social Health Technology Platform
Screens for Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety While Offering
Proven Science-Based Support
NEWARK,
Del., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
Delaware First Health, a managed care organization and wholly owned
subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced a
partnership with Pyx Health, a social health platform pairing peer
support and empathetic technology to address loneliness. With
the launch of the Pyx Health program, Delaware First Health members
statewide, will have access to Pyx Health's interactive technology
platform and compassionate human support program that can detect
loneliness and connect users with critical resources that improve
their mental and social health and quality of life.
"Pyx Health's vision is to tackle loneliness where it matters
most, for everyone who needs it," said Cindy Jordan, founder, and CEO of Pyx Health.
"We know that loneliness is linked to chronic illnesses and
diseases. Through a combination of human support and accessible
technology, we can successfully help people reconnect to their
healthcare, their loved ones, and their community."
While loneliness has always existed, the social restrictions of
the Covid-19 pandemic increased the problem as well as our greater
society's knowledge of its harsh affects-- largely impacted being
the Generation Z population. Loneliness can lead to increased rates
of heart disease, obesity, anxiety, and mortality. Delaware First
Health hopes to reduce these rates by offering the mobile app to
all its members in 2024.
The Pyx Health solution is supported by an app that uses
data-driven, empathetic technology to identify loneliness among
vulnerable people. Pyx Health then engages members with
intentional, consistent human intervention to build trusted
connections, provide support, and improve lives. Members can access
Pyx Health and be connected to resources at any time of day,
ensuring that they get the precise help they need at the moment
they need it.
"Delaware First Health is dedicated to bringing innovative
solutions that support complete health needs of our community,
encompassing physical, behavioral, and social health for our
members," said Delaware First Health Plan President and CEO,
Bill Wilson. "Loneliness and social
isolation can significantly impact the overall health of
individuals, leading to challenges such as depression, anxiety, and
an increased risk of suicide. By addressing the root causes of
mental and emotional struggles, we are proactively working towards
preventing mental health emergencies, enhancing health outcomes,
and making a lasting positive impact for Delawareans."
For additional information please visit
www.DelawareFirstHealth.com.
About Delaware First Health
On January 1, 2023, Delaware First Health officially
became Delaware's newest Medicaid
Managed Care Organization (MCO), covering approximately 40,000
lives. The new Medicaid plan is excited to partner with the
Department of Health and Social Services, members, providers, and
community stakeholders to improve the health and wellbeing of
Delaware residents. The plan's
focus is ensuring that each member achieves the highest possible
levels of wellness while demonstrating positive clinical results.
Their goal is to build strong community partnerships to support
access to culturally competent care and encourage wholistic care
right where community members live and work. Delaware First Health
is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation.
About Pyx Health
Pyx Health offers the first
evidence-based, data-driven loneliness solution that effectively
addresses society's critical loneliness epidemic. Pyx Health
leverages scalable technology and skilled, compassionate
peer-to-peer human support to effectively reduce loneliness. Pyx
Health's unique approach improves mental health outcomes, mitigates
loneliness-related physical health conditions, and ultimately
reduces health care costs. For more information, visit us
at www.pyxhealth.com and follow us
on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Because no
one gets better alone™.
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