CARMEL,
Ind., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optavise, a
one-stop-shop for employee benefits programs, combining products,
technology and expert guidance, today announced that it is
expanding its services to offer clinical advocacy and virtual care
through a partnership with SentryHealth. This partnership provides
employers with an end-to-end solution to support employees in
understanding, navigating and managing their benefits and
healthcare.
Clinical advocacy offers dedicated professionals who will
provide education on a diagnosis and discuss treatment plan
options, both of which are crucial additions to Optavise's current
advocacy services. Now, with Optavise's integrated clinical
advocacy and virtual care solutions provided by SentryHealth,
employers can offer high-touch concierge services that help
employees better understand, navigate and manage their health and
wellbeing.
"The cost of healthcare continues to rise for employers and
employees alike," said J. Kevin
Porter, President & CEO, SentryHealth. "Misdiagnosis
alone is costing us hundreds of thousands of lives and billions of
dollars every year. Having the support of a Nurse Advocate will
safeguard employees, ensuring they get the very best care while
curbing unnecessary visits, tests, and treatments."
"As healthcare and benefits professionals, we need to support
employers in nurturing a workforce that is made up of informed,
confident healthcare consumers," said Michael Byers, president of the Worksite
Division, CNO Financial Group. "We value our partnership with
SentryHealth as they complement our advocacy service and maintain
the same high standard of client and member service as we do at
Optavise. We look forward to offering this enhanced service to our
clients."
After a clinical evaluation, a registered nurse will answer
medical questions, provide education, and steer the employee to the
next best clinical action, which may include:
- Getting a second opinion for the right diagnosis and
treatment.
- Exploring less invasive, alternative options.
- Recommending high-quality doctors and facilities.
- Referring to virtual care for mental health therapy, chronic
condition management and lifestyle coaching.
Employers, benefits advisors and third-party administrators
interested in learning more about this partnership and future
integration plans can email Optavise at contact@optavise.com or
SentryHealth at 866.706.9497.
About Optavise
Optavise provides personalized employee
benefits solutions to help employers and their employees optimize
their benefits and make better health and financial decisions.
Optavise offers a unique combination of innovative technology,
flexible voluntary benefits, and experts who educate and
communicate with employees about their benefits. A part of the CNO
Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) family of brands, Optavise operates
through direct sales to employers and a nationwide network of more
than 10,000 broker partners and over 600 dedicated agents. We serve
nearly 20,000 businesses and employers. For more information, visit
Optavise.com.
About SentryHealth
SentryHealth is a clinical-first
care navigation company that combines data science, technology, and
an experienced care team to match members with the best available
health care. It blends expert guidance with personalized care
plans, empowering members to make more informed decisions while
connecting them to high-quality, low-cost care. From virtual health
coaching to locating high-quality providers to managing complex
medical conditions and prescription drugs, the company drives
smarter utilization of benefits, better outcomes, and real cost
savings. Visit sentryhealth.com, email connect@sentryhealth.com, or
call 866.891.8937 to learn more.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
(NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO
provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services,
and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands,
including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington
National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we
help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2
million policies and $34 billion in total assets. Our
3,400 associates, 4,600 exclusive agents, and more than 4,000
independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and
businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more
information, visit CNOinc.com.
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