WELLESLEY, Mass., June 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has expanded its partnership with
Goodpath to offer employer clients virtual whole-person care, a new
employee benefit that provides care for physical conditions and
mental health, including unlimited therapy sessions. Sun Life
disability clients can proactively support their employees' mental
and physical health, helping to reduce the need for absences or
extended leave. As access to care issues persist around the
country, Sun Life continues to expand its portfolio of health
services, including mental health, to help people get the care and
coverage they need.
"It is clear that employers who are focused on health and
productivity consider both physical and mental health, and we offer
programs to support those strategies," said David Healy, president, Group Benefits, Sun Life
U.S. "We are pleased to continue our work with Goodpath, who have
already been providing meaningful services to our members on
disability for musculoskeletal or long COVID-19 conditions."
Goodpath's whole-person care services cover mental health,
musculoskeletal conditions, digestive issues, sleep concerns and
cancer survivorship. All members receive mental health support, no
matter the primary condition. Sun Life members using Goodpath's
services have access to:
- Unlimited talk therapy sessions – Members can access
virtual sessions with a licensed mental health therapist.
- Customized care – Members receive a personal health
assessment, which is used to create a tailored health care plan
designed for their unique needs.
- Health coaching – Members are paired with a dedicated
health coach with a master's degree in a clinical specialty.
- Access from anywhere – The Goodpath app provides
exercise therapy, mind-body interventions, behavioral health
programs, learning modules, and more health and wellness
offerings.
- Custom Care Kits – Each month, participating employees
receive physical items they need delivered to their homes, such as
devices, supplements, or therapy tools.
"The more we learn about holistic, or whole-person care, the
more we see the value in this model of employee health benefits,"
said Dr. Tracy Hamill, M.D.
assistant vice president and medical director, Group Claims and
Clinical Services, Sun Life U.S. "Prioritizing whole-person care –
and recognizing that it includes mental health – means our members
receive support for a variety of health conditions, and will be
able to proactively address mental health issues to maintain
stronger mental wellness at work and at home."
"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Sun Life and
their clients, providing care that helps people improve their
health and avoid more serious conditions," said Bill Gianoukos, CEO, Goodpath. "Whole-person
care is proven to drive improved physical and mental health
outcomes, which will foster a healthier workforce and can help
drive down the cost of care."
Sun Life and Goodpath announced their initial partnership last
year to offer virtual whole-person care to members receiving
disability benefits for musculoskeletal conditions of the back or
neck, or long COVID. Early results from the program showed that
after three months, participants experienced significant reductions
in pain severity, anxiety and depression.
Goodpath's whole-person care offering is now available to Sun
Life clients. Visit
https://www.sunlife.com/us/en/employers/products-and-services/disability-insurance/goodpath-proactive-care/ to
learn more.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization
providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions
to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in
a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan,
Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March
31, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of
C$1.47 trillion. For more
information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and
government benefits, helping more than 50 million Americans access
the healthcare and coverage they need. Through employers, industry
partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio
of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability,
absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss
insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs nearly 8,300
people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental
practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group
insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of
Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in
New York, where policies are
issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.)
(Lansing, Mich.). For more
information visit our website and newsroom.
About Goodpath
Goodpath is a virtual clinic for
chronic health conditions. Goodpath provides virtual, whole-person
care for back and joint pain, mental health, cancer survivorship,
digestive health, and sleep health. Each member's program is
completely personalized and brings together medical disciplines.
Guided by a dedicated health coach, members improve symptoms (like
back pain) and contributing factors (like stress, sleep, and diet).
With Goodpath, 90% of members improve overall health - including
mental and physical health symptoms - and reduce cost of care
through proactive, whole-person care. For more information, visit
Goodpath's website.
Media Contact:
Devon
Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
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