Healix Health has partnered with Teladoc Health to provide same-day GP appointments to UK workers via Healix’s new platform, YourHealth247.
Healix Health clients and their staff members will get access to Teladoc Health’s 24-hour virtual general practitioner services supplied by GMC-licensed doctors and will be able to make online appointments on the same day. The service also makes it possible to refer patients to other medical services if necessary. Prescriptions can then be delivered to patients’ homes or places of employment.
The length of phone consultations is unlimited providing clinicians the chance to discuss multiple medical concerns with patients, including mental health difficulties, infections, musculoskeletal disorders, and dermatological issues. Patients will also receive referrals to appropriate facilities.
The service will be accessible to family members as well, giving them access to 24-hour patient-led care.
Healix Health CEO Ian Talbot says: “The partnership with Teladoc Health UK is vital for employers at a time when record levels of employees are inactive because of long-term sickness.
“Our data has shown that there’s been a 70 per cent increase in GP appointments booked via our platform since October 2022, showing that demand is soaring for quick intervention.
“By offering rapid GP appointments to their employees, businesses will ensure employees stay healthy and happy, contributing to a reduction in staff turnover while supporting businesses to remain profitable. We are continuously looking to improve the service we offer to our clients, and the introduction of Teladoc Health further shows our commitment to investing in our services.”
Teladoc Health UK General Manager John McQuillan says: “Our partnership with Healix Health enables us to continue to put quality care within reach at every step of employees’ healthcare journeys. This is wholly compatible with Healix’s mission to put health and wellbeing above everything else and deliver its services in a way that prioritises people and their needs.
“At Teladoc Health, we are passionate about taking care of people and have many years’ of expertise in supporting patients in the UK market, with transformative outcomes.
“Everyone is aware of the pressures and demands on our public healthcare system. By enabling faster, more convenient ways to access care, employees and their families can stay healthier for longer and remain fit and well to bring the best versions of themselves to work every day.”
