42,000 Seniors to Receive Free 24/7 Health Coaching Support
Health Dialog today announced that it has been selected by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to deliver 24/7 health coaching services to 42,000 Medicare Advantage members. Health Dialog Health Coaches are highly experienced registered nurses who will help members telephonically with a wide variety of healthcare issues, including understanding symptoms, assessing urgent care needs, preparing for physician visits, and learning about self care.
"We are impressed with Health Dialog's extensive senior population experience," said Robert Slattery, vice president and general manager, senior care division, BlueCross. "Working with Health Dialog increases the value of our Medicare Advantage program. Our seniors will benefit from round-the-clock access to qualified nurses and will also have the peace of mind that comes with constant connectivity to a clinician."
"Seniors need tailored support," said Jason Robart, Senior Vice President, Client Development, Health Dialog. "Our Health Coaches currently serve nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide, so we understand the unique needs of this population. Whether it's medication management, transitions in care, fall prevention, or aging, we pride ourselves on helping seniors with the issues that they most often face. We look forward to applying this experience with the members of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee."
About the Senior Care Division, BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's senior care division serves many of the state's Medicare beneficiaries through its Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Part D products and services. Its mission is to deliver creative, simple solutions that preserve health and enhance life. This is achieved by use of health information technology, health coaching, care management and an array of programs and products that help drive improved quality and work to keep costs affordable for its members. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit www.bcbst-medicare.com.
About Health Dialog Services Corporation:
Health Dialog is a leading provider of healthcare analytics and decision support. The firm is a private, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bupa, a global provider of healthcare services. Health Dialog helps healthcare payors improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. Company offerings include health coaching for medical decisions, chronic conditions, and wellness; population analytic solutions; and consulting services. Health Dialog helps individuals participate in their own healthcare decisions, develop more effective relationships with their physicians, and live healthier, happier lives. For more information please visit www.healthdialog.com.
Contacts:
Health Dialog
Kiran Ganda, 617-406-5239
kganda@healthdialog.com
