WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple-S Salud
has partnered with TracFone Wireless, Inc. and Voxiva, Inc. to
improve the health and satisfaction of their members by providing
access to free cell phones and health messaging programs. SafeLink
Health Solutions®, a TracFone brand, has been designed
to help Medicaid health plans engage and support members in taking
an active role in their health.
"For Triple-S, this partnership represents a unique and valuable
opportunity to offer members a tool that can make a difference in
their health," said Pablo Almodovar,
president of Triple-S Salud. He continued, "These programs not only
have a positive effect on quality measures related to prevention
and treatment that as a health plan we have to meet, but also
positively impact self-care and provide tools for the member to
take control of their health."
Eligible members receive a free cell phone with 250 monthly
minutes, unlimited text messaging, and free calls to member
services. Members are also offered Voxiva's suite of mobile health
programs for adult health and wellness (Txt4health), and maternal
and child health (Text4baby and Text4kids). These
text-message-based programs educate and support members,
encouraging them to follow recommended guidelines for preventive
care, vaccinations and screenings, and informing them about health
plan services and benefits.
Voxiva has developed these programs specifically with health
plans in mind, placing an emphasis on improving key quality
measures (HEDIS and EPSDT) and increasing member retention.
Independent evaluations of the services demonstrate improved
outcomes on key quality measures, such as appointment attendance
and timely immunizations.
"Voxiva has delivered mobile health services that improve the
health of expectant and new moms, children, adults, and individuals
living with diabetes, for more than 13 years," said Paul Meyer, Chairman and President of Voxiva.
"Our partnership with Triple-S and TracFone will help people
improve their quality of health at no cost to them and at no cost
to their health care provider," concluded Meyer.
"Improving the health and well-being of every member, while
reducing operational costs, is an optimal solution that has
demonstrated results," said F.J.
Pollak, president and CEO of TracFone. "By placing the
control back into the hands of members, through various health
alerts, the end result will lead to fewer hospital admissions and
illnesses. TracFone is proud to work with Triple-S and help
revolutionize the way health care is administered in Puerto Rico," concluded Pollak.
About Voxiva
Founded in 2001, Voxiva is a global pioneer in delivering
interactive mobile health services to help people live the
healthiest life possible. The company's product portfolio combines
evidence-based health guidelines, state-of-the-art behavior change
expertise and digital technology to promote maternal & child
health, adult health & wellness, smoking cessation and diabetes
self-management. Personalized health information is sent via text
messaging, mobile web and mobile applications.
In 2011, Fast Company recognized Voxiva as one of the 50 Most
Innovative Companies in the world. Learn more at www.voxiva.com or
contact info@voxiva.com.
About TracFone
TracFone Wireless is a subsidiary of America Movil S.A.B. de
C.V. ("AMX") (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; NASDAQ: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL),
the 5th largest cell phone company in the world and the largest in
all of the Americas with more than 236 million wireless
subscribers. To learn more visit www.safelinkhealthsolutions.com or
contact info@safelinkhealthsolutions.com.
About Triple-S Salud
Triple-S Salud, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Association, is the leading health insurance company in
Puerto Rico and serves
approximately 2.2 million members through its commercial segment,
Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and the Government Health Plan. The
company has the exclusive rights to the Blue Cross Blue Shield name
and brand for Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands. Triple-S Salud is
part of Grupo Triple-S.
Media contact:
Emilia Guasconi
202 419 0179
info@voxiva.com
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