Key Highlights
- Virtual Me partners with Sun Life U.S. to integrate Sun Life Health Navigator into its telehealth services, enhancing care for underinsured and uninsured employees.
- Health Navigator to offer extensive care navigation and advocacy services, leveraging relationships with Centers of Excellence nationwide.
- The partnership aims to bridge healthcare access gaps, emphasizing cost-effective telehealth solutions and comprehensive care coverage.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Together, we are shaping the ongoing evolution of virtual care beyond the pandemic, signifying a lasting trend that successfully responds to employer and consumer demand for better access to high quality, affordable care that results in improved outcomes.” – Joey Truscelli, CEO at Virtual Me
- “I am excited that Sun Life Health Navigator will now be available through Virtual Me’s suite of telehealth solutions. By working together, we will be able to fill the gap in access to health care, especially for the uninsured and underinsured, who can greatly benefit from our health advocacy and care navigation services.” – Jennifer Collier, President, Health and Risk Solutions at Sun Life U.S.
SoH's Take
The partnership between Virtual Me and Sun Life U.S. represents a pivotal stride in the telehealth industry, particularly in a post-pandemic world where the demand for remote healthcare services has surged. By integrating Sun Life’s Health Navigator into Virtual Me’s suite of telehealth solutions, this collaboration is set to redefine the accessibility and quality of healthcare for a significant segment of the population. This move not only acknowledges the ongoing shift towards virtual care but also addresses critical gaps in the healthcare system, especially for the underinsured and uninsured. The combined expertise and resources of these two industry giants are poised to set new standards in healthcare advocacy, care navigation, and overall patient outcomes, marking a significant leap forward in the mission to provide comprehensive, accessible, and affordable healthcare solutions.
