35,000 UnitedAg members now have greater access to a full suite of
affordable, quality care options
LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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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Source: Teladoc, Inc.