Partnership increases access to specialized,
whole-person clinical care for people managing digestive health
conditions
SEATTLE, March 6,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD)
has partnered with Oshi Health, a leading virtual clinic
specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that delivers
convenient, accessible, whole-person care through a collaborative,
multidisciplinary approach. This partnership adds to Accolade's
existing GI health partnership with Cylinder and reinforces
Accolade's commitment to delivering best-in-class health solutions
to customers and their employee and member populations.
GI diseases are a common and costly health issue in the United States, affecting up to 70
million Americans each year and driving an estimated $136 billion in annual healthcare costs.
Despite their prevalence and impact, GI conditions are often
underprioritized in employer benefit designs, creating challenges
for both employers and employees. A key driver of these challenges
is the lack of timely access to comprehensive GI care—patients wait
an average of 2-3 years for a diagnosis and struggle to find
effective treatment, leading to prolonged suffering and missed
work. GI conditions and symptoms are the second leading cause of
missed work, contributing to increased absenteeism, reduced
productivity, and lower employee morale. For individuals, unmanaged
GI symptoms cause chronic pain, discomfort, and significant
disruptions to daily life – and are the leading cause of avoidable
ER visits.
Oshi provides an integrated team of GI specialists – including
advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, and licensed
psychologists with expertise in gut-brain health – who work
together to accelerate the time to diagnosis and to achieve
sustainable symptom control. Oshi offers immediate access to
high-touch care through telehealth, continuous patient support, and
specialized dietary and behavioral health interventions that are
proven effective yet hard to find. Oshi's care team can diagnose,
prescribe and treat, iterate with patients to identify and address
the root causes of symptoms, and coordinate care with patients'
primary care physicians. On average, 92% of Oshi
patients achieve symptom control within 10 weeks or less
and feel equipped to manage their symptoms independently.
"Oshi Health embraces whole-person care for individuals with
digestive health challenges," said Dr. Connie Hwang, Accolade's Chief Clinical Officer.
"Their focus on personalized treatment plans and timely access to
experienced, multidisciplinary GI clinicians aligns with Accolade's
commitment to high-quality care. Together, we are empowering
employees with specialized expertise and support they need to
effectively manage digestive health and improve their overall
quality of life."
"Knowing where to turn, in moments of need, is so often the
defining moment in patients' journeys – especially for such a
complex and under-resourced specialty like gastroenterology.
We are excited to partner with Accolade to bring our proven GI care
to their customer base," said Sam
Holliday, Oshi Health's CEO. "By joining forces, we are
increasing access to high-quality GI specialists, empowering more
individuals to get the expert support they need to manage their
digestive health and achieve lasting control."
Oshi Health is in-network with major insurance plans and its
coverage continues to grow. Accolade and Oshi will provide joint
customers with purpose-built integrations that address barriers to
GI care while raising awareness of Oshi's integrated care model and
team of GI clinical specialists.
About Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem
Launched in 2019, Accolade's Trusted Partner Ecosystem
accelerates the performance of digital health solutions to improve
outcomes across valued categories for employers. Accolade's
ecosystem currently consists of 19 partners across 12
categories.
Benefits teams can confidently select from thoroughly vetted
solutions and enjoy streamlined contracting and implementation.
Through qualified referrals, Accolade drives more engagement with
partner solutions, leading to exponentially better health outcomes
and better value. Learn more here.
About Accolade
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) is a Personalized Healthcare company
that provides millions of people and their families with
exceptional healthcare experiences so they can live their
healthiest lives. Accolade's employer, health plan, and consumer
solutions combine virtual primary care and mental health, expert
medical opinions, and best-in-class care navigation. These
offerings are built on a platform engineered to care through
predictive engagement of population health needs, proactive care
that improves outcomes and cost savings, and by addressing barriers
to access and continuity of care. Accolade consistently receives
consumer satisfaction ratings of over 90%. For more information,
visit accolade.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and
Facebook.
About Oshi Health
Oshi Health is a redesigned digestive healthcare experience that
transforms access to care, the patient experience, clinical
outcomes, and healthcare economics. In a high-touch virtual care
delivery model, Oshi Health diagnoses and provides integrated
treatment for digestive conditions and empowers people to achieve
lasting control of their symptoms. As the only national scale
virtual GI center of excellence, Oshi Health works with innovative
employers, health insurance partners, health systems, and community
GI practices to scale access to multidisciplinary care, reduce
healthcare costs, and improve the lives of millions of Americans
with chronic gastrointestinal diseases. For more information, visit
www.oshihealth.com.
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