Scottsdale, AZ, December 15, 2008 – The launch of a new company aimed at promoting and supporting a home-centered approach to independent aging was announced today. Univita Health is introducing new programs and innovating existing services to help individuals maintain independence at home as they age.
Univita was created to address this opportunity by transforming the home into a place to age safely, monitor and receive care, and live an entire life with dignity.
In addition to directly servicing in-home care needs such as home health care, infusion therapy, and providing home medical equipment, Univita is developing a virtual marketplace for individuals to find a range of associated products and services. Univita is also applying unique technologies to improve communication between patients, families, caregivers, and physicians.
Univita plans to assist individuals and families by providing personalized assessments and decision support tools, including financial planning and support. As part of this strategy, Univita has merged with Minnesota-based Long Term Care Group — a leader in long term care insurance services including administration and underwriting, clinical assessments, claims processing, and care management.
Long Term Care Group administers 20% of the long term insurance policies in the country. Its clients include major multi-line insurance companies and all of the leading Long Term Care carriers. Long Term Care Group has 1,200 employees and 27,000 cases under active management.
Univita Health is dedicated to helping people live and age with independence. By providing one place to find and manage resources which support independent aging, Univita makes it easier for seniors to receive care and age safely at home. Univita is transforming home-based care by integrating the full range of in-home care needs, from basic caregiving through complex home health care, with the latest communication technologies. Through Univita’s web portal, people can directly communicate with providers and caregivers, coordinate scheduling, handle payment, and monitor real-time activity. And Univita offers families unique, personalized assessments and decision support, including financial planning tools. For more information, please visit www.univitahealth.com.
Long Term Care Group, Inc. is the country’s largest long term care administrator, providing services to over 30 long term care insurers, including eight of the top ten. The company offers comprehensive policy administration, including application processing, premium billing, customer service, and claims and care management. In addition, Long Term Care Group has a robust consulting practice specializing in product development, risk management, compliance, and actuarial services. Under its Nation’s CareLink brand, Long Term Care Group provides a full range of both telephone and face-to-face assessments utilizing its nationwide network of nurses. For more information, please visit www.ltcg.com.
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