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HealthLink’s Health Care Management Program is an extensive suite of health promotion and wellness information, case management and care coordination services to help physicians help their patients achieve optimal health outcomes. The program includes three levels of services: HealthLink Signature; HealthLink Wellness Plus; and HealthLink Member Extras.

HealthLink Signature Services
Medical Management – HealthLink Medical Management is comprised of two components: Utilization Management and Case Management.

The URAC-accredited Utilization Management program provides clinical review of the medical necessity for medical care to help clients determine eligibility in accordance with health benefit plan provisions and includes the following components:
  • Pre-Admission Certification of Planned Hospital Admission
  • Notification of Emergency Hospital Admission
  • Concurrent Hospital Stay Review
  • Discharge Planning
  • Pre-Certification of Selected Ambulatory/Outpatient Services
  • Pre-Certification of Selected Ancillary Services

HealthLink’s Case Management program is a collaborative process among HealthLink and other health professionals who manage the resources necessary to support individuals with catastrophic or chronic medical conditions. Case Management helps the treating health care professional(s) help the patient achieve optimal and timely medical outcomes.

HealthLink Signature Services also include the following:

  • Condition Management Programs – Individualized programs for members with Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes and Heart Failure.
  • Maternity Management – Maternity management program helps participants make informed decisions during pregnancy and after childbirth.
  • 24-Hour Nurse Line – 24/7 nurse hotline and audio library of more than 300+ health topics.

HealthLink Wellness Plus

The following programs are available on a fee-for-service basis. Please contact a sales account representative for pricing information:

  • Employee Assistance Program – Employers know that an employee’s emotional well-being can significantly affect his or her work performance, impacting a company’s bottom line. By offering an employee assistance program, organizations reap the benefits of a happy, healthy, and productive workforce.
  • Preventive Reminders –Our Preventive Reminders program can be a powerful strategy for improving health and reducing costs through HIPAA-compliant, preventive reminders for targeted populations.
  • Worksite Wellness Programs – Health educators and registered dietitians visit your workplace to share knowledge on a variety of health and lifestyle topics.
  • Lifestyle Management Programs – Engaging online programs and inspiring coaches use proactive outreach activities and support strategies to help employees in the areas of: tobacco cessation, weight management, stress management, physical activity and diet/nutrition.

HealthLink Member Extras
The following value-added electronic member resources are available at no cost to clients and members:

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Management programs are effective cost containment tools and empower participants to make better health care choices.