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March 20, 2017

Teladoc, Accolade Partner to Deliver More Value to Customers


Healthcare is front and center again as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being repealed and replaced by the current administration. And while congress hammers out the details of the new plan, companies in the healthcare industry are developing solutions to improve the customer journey by delivering more value and better experience. The partnership between Teladoc and Accolade is going to do that by combining their health tech to maximize their telehealth benefits.

Teladoc serves around 7,500 clients and 17.5 million members made up of health plans, health systems, employers and other organizations. The company is the leading provider of telehealth services that allow its customers to use phone, mobile devices and secure online video to connect with the more than 3,100 board-certified, state-licensed physicians and behavioral health specialists, 24/7. According to Teladoc, the combined offering has significantly increased its utilization.

This is because the Accolade platform is designed to improve customer engagement levels, with an on-demand healthcare concierge for employers, health plans and health systems. The solution the company has created guides members through the healthcare system in a manner that is personal, which has resulted in better health outcomes, cost savings of more than 10 percent and, according to Accolade, satisfaction scores previously unseen in healthcare.

“Teladoc is committed to delivering the highest quality care, and that comes from assuring not only quality clinical care, but also a positive care experience. Our clients recognize that having the personal navigation support of Accolade is a powerful benefit for their employees and a resource that helps boost utilization and increase access to quality, cost-effective care,” said Drew Turitz, senior vice president of business development, Teladoc.

Both companies are going to be using their health tech to combine one-on-one personal interactions so members can understand all of their options and the benefits available to them to receive the best possible care. The technology integrates mobile applications, search tools, member portals and customer analytics portals to deliver a comprehensive platform for members and administrators.

“It can be difficult and time-consuming for people to find their way around our highly fragmented healthcare systemTo make the shift to patient-centered care, we need to deliver simple, unified experiences. That’s what our integration with Teladoc is about – making it easy for employees and members to get the highest quality health care services they need – when, how and where they need them,” said Tim FitzGerald, vice president of strategic partnerships, Accolade.

The Teladoc-Accolade solution is now available.



 
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