Vivante Health, the provider of the GIThrive digital digestive health solution, has entered into a national distribution contract with United Healthcare (UHC), the largest health insurance company in the U.S. This partnership will enhance Vivante’s capability to assist individuals with digestive diseases by offering access to UHC’s large clientele, including self-funded employers aiming to enhance their benefits programs. The GIThrive platform will be the first digestive health solution featured on the UHC Hub, a platform that aids organizations in streamlining the process of selecting and managing healthcare benefits. The collaboration underscores the increasing recognition of the widespread nature of digestive disorders and their impact on quality of life and healthcare costs. Vivante’s GIThrive platform offers a comprehensive set of virtual tools, combined with 24/7 support from healthcare professionals, to address these challenges.
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