Raleigh, NC -- October 24, 2005 -- Workplace Options, a leader in the field of work/life programs, announced that they have completed the acquisition of emindhealth, Inc. the nation´s first and most comprehensive provider of managed network services.
"WPO has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality high-value work-life services to our more than 100 EAP partners," said Dean Debnam, CEO of Workplace Options. "Integrating the provider network and management services provided by emindhealth, Inc. into our product portfolio is a natural fit."
Headquartered in San Francisco, emindhealth's provider network and online management tools are used by more than 25 EAP´s and Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations throughout the United States. Services include hosted provider referral directories, provider recruitment and credentialing, reimbursement processing and complete managed network solutions.
"WPO understands the EAP market better than any other work-life company in the US," said Jim Lightsey, emindhealth's President. "Coming together will allow us to rapidly expand our provider network and take full advantage of WPO's sizeable technology infrastructure and expertise."
WPO clients will have immediate access to a fully-credentialed network of mental health providers, as well as comprehensive online tools for managing all aspects of the provider relationship.
WPO will maintain emindhealth as a separate business division and Mr. Lightsey will remain as its President. In addition, he will serve as a member of the WPO Executive Committee.
About Workplace Options
Serving over 13,500,000 employees and their families, Workplace Options is the largest provider of work/life programs to corporate America, through partnerships with employee assistance (EAP) companies. The company delivers a customized work/life product to EAPs who in turn offer employers an integrated work/life EAP employee benefit. Founded more than 20 years ago, Workplace Options delivers its services exclusively through EAPs and other third-party organizations. The company is recognized for its innovative web delivery capabilities, flexibility and affordable pricing models.