Rehab provider and case management firm HCML has acquired employee health risk management company, healthcare rm.
The acquisition expands HCML’s presence in the corporate health market, adding services for employers and employees.
Services for employers will include a “one stop shop” for health and safety, occupational health and health and wellbeing benefits.
HCML‘s new acquisition also provides employee access to traditional psychological support and advice and guidance on musculoskeletal disorders, nutrition, menopause, ageing, among other areas.
This service addresses traditional ill health concerns and assesses the underlying cause and contributory risk factors. This reduces the risk of future ill health while also saving employers the cost of absence and treatment of such problems.
Nick Delaney, CEO, HCML, said: “Increasingly, this market is moving away from traditional reactive occupational health solutions and looking for ‘whole of workforce’ data-driven preventative engagement with employees.
“The acquisition will significantly enhance HCML’s ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to its existing customers and the wider market. healthcare rm will also benefit from direct access to HCML’s blue chip insurer customer base as well as enhanced in-house support to further develop their proposition and grow the business.”
Dr Pamela Gellatly, CEO, healthcare rm, said: “Over the last eight years our data has identified that there is a strong correlation between ill health and underlying personal risk factors that are often both physical and psychological.
“At a time when employee wellbeing is so high on the corporate agenda, joining forces with HCML will enable the two organisations to offer employers, insurance companies and intermediaries a service which is truly unique, and which can demonstrate results. Our combined experience will further enhance the products and services that we will be able to offer our clients and which will truly make a difference to our customers.”
Founded in 2003, HCML is one of the UK’s largest case management and treatment services providers, with capabilities ranging from minor injuries to complex ‘catastrophic’ cases, corporate sickness management, and an integrated network of over 1,000 physical and psychological treatment providers.
