Nicotine addiction, stress, daily triggers--the odds can appear to be stacked against smokers, making the thought of quitting seem insurmountable. But Quit Genius, a new program offered by the Christian Brothers Employee Benefit Trust (CBEBT), is aiming to make it easier at every turn, now including an incentive program to get started.
When you factor in the effects of smoking on a person’s wellbeing, the development of chronic conditions and worsening health, is staggering. Try the easy-to-use program, Quit Genius, to kick the habit. It is considered one of the world’s most successful digital smoking cessation programs to date.
Quit Genius is a technology-enabled digital clinic designed to help you access evidence-based care wherever you are. With Quit Genius, members get:
Quit Genius works with individuals every step of the way and one step at a time. And that first step can earn you not only health benefits but up to $100 in Amazon gift cards.
Step OneSign up for Quit Genius by May 1 and book your first call with a Quit Coach. You will then be sent a $50 Amazon gift card after the call. You can sign up online with a few simple steps that are quick, easy and confidential.
Step TwoChoose to continue with the personalized program, which is at no additional cost to you as a wellness benefit through the CBEBT.
Step ThreeComplete the program customized for you with support from Quit Coaches and receive an additional $50 Amazon gift card. You must complete at least 12 weeks of the tobacco cessation program, including at least four weekly app check-ins after your quit date.
For a preview of how the program works, we invite you to view our recorded webinar held last month, Quit Genius-Behind the world's most successful smoking cessation program.
You can view on demand here
For added convenience, check out this flyer for detailed information.
The use of telehealth for primary care is increasing steadily as many look to receive care on their own time and on their own terms for not only the occasional vacation emergency but for annual checkups and ongoing care.
Healthcare IT News forecasts the trend for such a rise as “virtual care has replicated many aspects of traditional health provisions now efficiently and effectively delivered remotely, shifting the site of care from the physician’s office into the home.”
A leader in telemedicine, Teladoc, offered at no additional cost to all Christian Brothers Employee Benefit and Religious Medical Trust members (EBT and RMT), now offers Primary360, giving access to virtual primary care that does not sacrifice the continuity of long-term care or the familiarity of a participant’s regular doctor.
Primary360 is the new virtual primary care benefit that can help you take charge of your health by scheduling virtual annual checkups or ongoing care with a doctor of your choice.
Expert Brian William Hasselfeld, M.D., of Johns Hopkins Medicine, maintains that regular visits with primary care practitioners is essential to a person’s health and that telemedicine makes it easier to adhere to a regular schedule.
Primary360 will allow you to choose a board-certified doctor of your choice, most with an average of 15 years of experience, and develop a relationship with over time. This program is ideal for those who don't currently have a primary care provider or who see their primary care provider less often than they should.
You can activate your benefit by scheduling an annual checkup by visiting mycbs.org/health; using the Teladoc app or by calling 800.TELADOC. You will have access to ongoing care that can be scheduled in advance; unlimited messaging with a dedicated Care Team and provides:
Annual checkups and preventative care
Referrals to in-network specialists
Prescriptions
Lab orders and recommended screenings
Support with common conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health
You can use Primary360:
If in need of a Primary Doctor.
To establish a long-term relationship with a doctor.
To schedule primary care visits on your own time, in as little as five days.
To take control of your health and wellness.
If distance makes an office visit difficult.
If on a trip in the U.S.
How it works:
Log into your account at mycbs.org/health and click "My Teladoc," or register via Teladoc.com/800.835.2362.
Scroll through in-network primary care providers on the Teladoc app to see bios and pictures to find the best fit.
You will receive a blood pressure monitor (which is yours to keep) in advance of visit and complete a health assessment, family history and submit any questions you would like to discuss.
During the appointment, you can discuss medical history/concerns. If needed, the physician can order testing and make referrals.
Based on the visit, a dedicated care team creates a personalized care plan to meet your health goals which includes any labs ordered, recommendations, health goals, etc., which adjusts over time based on individual needs.
Stay on track to meet your health goals by reaching out to your care team for outreach and support, available at any time.
You may also view this flyer explaining the Primary360 benefit. In addition, all participants will receive a welcome kit in the mail.
Christian Brothers Services Employee Benefit Trust recently partnered with MyCatholicDoctor (MCD) who hosted an informative webinar explaining their services this past month. If you missed it and would like to learn more, you may view the webinar here.
MCD provides virtual access to medical services, which incorporate a patient’s Catholic faith principles. Using telehealth, MCD offers a referral network of faithful healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate Catholic healthcare in 50 states. MCD doctors refer to physical facilities nearest the patient when necessary.
MCD offers virtual primary care, natural family planning, and specialty services, including dermatology, endocrinology, rheumatology, men’s and women’s sexual health and fertility and more. In addition, MCD doctors can initiate medical care virtually, order any necessary labs or imaging, and send prescriptions to any pharmacy of choice.
Log in to mycbs.org/health and select MyCatholicDoctor to schedule an appointment. You may also view this flyer which details the experience.
