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.

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