Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is teaming up with WellBe Senior Medical, an independent company, to help some of our Medicare Advantage members. This program will bring care right to the homes of members who need it the most. These members often have several health issues, take many medicines, and visit the emergency room or hospital a lot.
Tony Vitagliano, Senior Vice President, Provider Network Engagement and Utica Regional President at Excellus BCBS says, “This group includes some of our most at-risk members who need good, organized, and easy care.” About 30,000 members can use this service.
WellBe is a company that helps older adults with many health problems. Members who qualify will get care at home, help with their medicines, and urgent care services anytime they need it.
“WellBe works closely with the members’ regular doctors and caregivers,” Vitagliano explains. WellBe has a team that includes social workers, mental health specialists, pharmacists, and urgent care available 24/7.
Dr. Jeffrey Kang, the founder of WellBe, says, “At WellBe, we think everyone should have good health care, and we’re happy that Excellus BCBS agrees.” They will offer information and support for planning care, social needs, and managing complex health issues.
The goal of this partnership is to make health care better, lower costs, and provide a great experience for members. Vitagliano adds, “Working with WellBe helps us achieve our mission of helping people in our communities live healthier and safer lives with good, affordable health care.”
Contact:
Aida Byrne, aida.byrne@excellus.com
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a nonprofit health plan with 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company's mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. With about 4,500 employees, the company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits. To learn more, visit ExcellusBCBS.com.
About WellBe Senior Medical – WellBe Senior Medical is an independent home-based medical group. WellBe specializes in delivering comprehensive, home-based medical care to patients who are facing multiple complex health challenges. WellBe provides personalized care and works together with patients, their caregivers, and other network physicians to nurture all aspects of health.
WellBe Senior Medical is an independent company providing home-based medical care to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members.
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