Hewitt Associates has expanded its suite of clinical advocacy services by integrating Thomson Reuters Micromedex into the mix.
The new tool provides evidence-based reference information for drug, disease, toxicology and patient education that traditionally has only been available to hospitals and other medical facilities.
Micromedex allows employees of Hewitt’s client organizations and their family members to get advice from medical professionals (both nurses and doctors) about their health care concerns. With Micromedex, these advocates can immediately access evidence-based information covering medication management, disease conditions, toxicology and patient education materials.
Hewitt’s clients also have access to the Thomson Reuters Consumer Health Solution, which provides them with a range of Web-based, interactive patient education tools. This includes information on general health, nutrition, drug and disease topics.
“An increasing number of companies are focused on wellness, education and treatment options that can keep their employees healthy and on the job. Providing workers and their families with access to credible and reliable medical experts should be an integral part of this effort,” said Michelle Olef, director of Hewitt’s Advocacy Services. “By adding Micromedex information to Hewitt’s Advocacy solution, our advocates can better help millions of people confidently make informed decisions about their own health and medical treatments, as well as those of their family members.”
