MAXIS Global Benefits Network has partnered with Abi Global Health, a virtual care platform that connects patients to a local healthcare professional using artificial intelligence (AI).
Abi’s on-demand virtual care platform offers a range of options for employees to access both physical and mental healthcare using text, phone or video consultations.
By choosing to work with Abi, MAXIS GBN’s multinational clients will be able to offer their employees access to on-demand healthcare professionals.
MAXIS is the international employee benefits joint venture between MetLife and AXA, providing fronting and programme management services for EB programmes around the world.
Abi operates in more than 40 countries across six continents and delivers its services in 24 languages.
“In the post-COVID world, virtual care is more in demand than ever before, and our solution ensures the delivery of fast, cost-effective, and high-quality professional healthcare,” said Kim-Fredrik Schneider, co-founder and CEO at Abi.
“We’re excited to be working with MAXIS GBN, helping their multinational clients to provide on-demand healthcare to their employees around the world.”
Abi Global Health said its AI-augmented care is cost-effective, helping multinationals look after their people, while managing their costs.
“The claims data we collect from our insurance partners shows two clear challenges,” said Dr Leena Johns, chief health & wellness officer at MAXIS GBN.
Johns said that firstly, there are difficulties in accessing quality healthcare which means patients must travel further to receive treatment of a high standard or settle for lesser services closer to home.
“Secondly, there’s an excessive reliance on specialists for issues that primary care doctors could handle,” she said.
“This causes potentially avoidable costs due to unnecessary tests and the cost of specialist’s time.
“That’s why I’m delighted that we are adding Abi to our wellness technology marketplace to help our multinational clients tackle these challenges.”