Triple-S Salud Partners With Tracfone Wireless and Voxiva to Improve Member Health and Engagement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple-S Salud has partnered with TracFone Wireless, Inc. and Voxiva, Inc. to improve the health and satisfaction of their members by providing access to free cell phones and health messaging programs. SafeLink Health Solutions^®, a TracFone brand, has been designed to help Medicaid health plans engage and support members in taking an active role in their health.

"For Triple-S, this partnership represents a unique and valuable opportunity to offer members a tool that can make a difference in their health," said Pablo Almodovar, president of Triple-S Salud. He continued, "These programs not only have a positive effect on quality measures related to prevention and treatment that as a health plan we have to meet, but also positively impact self-care and provide tools for the member to take control of their health."

Eligible members receive a free cell phone with 250 monthly minutes, unlimited text messaging, and free calls to member services. Members are also offered Voxiva's suite of mobile health programs for adult health and wellness (Txt4health), and maternal and child health (Text4baby and Text4kids). These text-message-based programs educate and support members, encouraging them to follow recommended guidelines for preventive care, vaccinations and screenings, and informing them about health plan services and benefits.

Voxiva has developed these programs specifically with health plans in mind, placing an emphasis on improving key quality measures (HEDIS and EPSDT) and increasing member retention. Independent evaluations of the services demonstrate improved outcomes on key quality measures, such as appointment attendance and timely immunizations.

"Voxiva has delivered mobile health services that improve the health of expectant and new moms, children, adults, and individuals living with diabetes, for more than 13 years," said Paul Meyer, Chairman and President of Voxiva. "Our partnership with Triple-S and TracFone will help people improve their quality of health at no cost to them and at no cost to their health care provider," concluded Meyer.

"Improving the health and well-being of every member, while reducing operational costs, is an optimal solution that has demonstrated results," said F.J. Pollak, president and CEO of TracFone. "By placing the control back into the hands of members, through various health alerts, the end result will lead to fewer hospital admissions and illnesses. TracFone is proud to work with Triple-S and help revolutionize the way health care is administered in Puerto Rico," concluded Pollak.

About Voxiva

Founded in 2001, Voxiva is a global pioneer in delivering interactive mobile health services to help people live the healthiest life possible. The company's product portfolio combines evidence-based health guidelines, state-of-the-art behavior change expertise and digital technology to promote maternal & child health, adult health & wellness, smoking cessation and diabetes self-management. Personalized health information is sent via text messaging, mobile web and mobile applications.

In 2011, Fast Company recognized Voxiva as one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world. Learn more at www.voxiva.com or contact [email protected].

About TracFone

TracFone Wireless is a subsidiary of America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. ("AMX") (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; NASDAQ: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL), the 5th largest cell phone company in the world and the largest in all of the Americas with more than 236 million wireless subscribers. To learn more visit www.safelinkhealthsolutions.com or contact [email protected].

About Triple-S Salud

Triple-S Salud, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the leading health insurance company in Puerto Rico and serves approximately 2.2 million members through its commercial segment, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and the Government Health Plan. The company has the exclusive rights to the Blue Cross Blue Shield name and brand for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Triple-S Salud is part of Grupo Triple-S.

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SOURCE Voxiva, Inc.