Mednow’s (MNOW.V) and Curv Health have partnered on an integrated care program for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients in Canada.
The program includes a 16-week regime wherein Curv Health’s Certified Diabetes Educators teach physical and nutritional education education, and provide activities to engage their patients.
“We at Mednow love what Curv Health is doing to provide people easy access to health and wellness services and programs that can make a real difference in plan members’ lives. The pharmacy has a huge role to play in any total member wellness program. We’re thrilled with this synergistic partnership that makes Mednow the exclusive pharmacy partner for Curv Health,” said Dave Marantz, chief revenue officer at Mednow.
Mednow is a healthcare tech company that offers access to a virtual pharmacy and telemedicine services, doctor home visits using a patient-focused interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. The company’s services include free home delivery of medications, doctor consultations through chat or through home visits, a user-friendly interface for everything prescription related.
Curv Health patents will also get access to Mednow’s Total Health offering, a nutrition program involving a professional grade vitamins and supplement program, tailored to the individual’s needs by a nutritionist. The biggest benefit, though, is that Curv will help to deepen Mednow’s holistic health service offierings with health coaching, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, nutrition, virtual rehab and more
“Curv Health exists to maximize meaningful years lived. Every service we add for employers and their employee members has to serve that mission. Pharmacy is an important part of any total wellness program and we’re proud to partner with Mednow and connect our members with all the benefits a full service, holistic digital pharmacy service provides,” said Shea Balish, chief executive officer for Curv Health.
Mednow’s same-day prescription delivery is presently available in certain major Canadian cities and with plans to expand across Canada, and provides plan members with increased access to a wide range of services in a digital platform. The Harvard Business review founds business leaders are starting to show more focus on supporting their employees by revising benefit strategies. According to their 2021 study, approximately 83% of adult children have sought new care options for their senior loved-ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, and approximately 41% of employers plan to expand mental health benefits in the upcoming year
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