(Seattle & Louisville, KY) - Mar 15, 2019--Accolade and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that the two companies will integrate their capabilities to create a differentiated healthcare and benefits experience for consumers. The companies will bring employers and their health plan members the benefit of Humana’s provider networks and innovative medical, dental, pharmacy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Work-life Services, and Go365 wellness reward program capabilities together with Accolade’s robust member engagement services and integrated health and benefits partner programs.

Global Technology Company Apptio Modernizes and Simplifies their Employee Healthcare and Benefits Experience by Bringing Accolade Connect to its Employees and their Family Members

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative health and benefits strategies can fundamentally improve the healthcare experience, outcomes and cost structure for more than 180 million people receiving employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S., according to Personalized Advocacy provider Accolade. The company's CEO Rajeev Singhwill share these strategies and independently validated outcomes research at the upcoming Piper Jaffray Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City November 28th.

Seattle, WA (October 3, 2018) - Employee health benefits are an essential part of a comprehensive total rewards package aimed at increasing employee retention and satisfaction. However, as healthcare costs paid by employers are expected to rise 5% for the fifth consecutive year in 20191 according to the National Business Group on Health, controlling healthcare costs remains one of the most important goals for employers across the country. Accordingly, employers are redoubling efforts to reduce the rate of healthcare cost increases, while simultaneously providing compelling benefits packages designed to attract and retain top talent.

SEATTLE, WA (May 7, 2018) — Accolade, a personalized advocacy solution for employers, health systems and their members, announced enhancements to its cloud-based health and benefits platform. The company’s new release powers the suite of connected Accolade products, including its new online member portal and benefits hub, mobile application, member engagement software, customer analytics dashboard, partner platform, and member communications engine. Together, Accolade’s technology and clinical services combine to create a more personalized, integrated and connected experience in healthcare – with both human and artificial intelligence at the core.

SEATTLE,WA (March 29, 2018) — Accolade announces $50 million in funding led by existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Carrick Capital Partners, Madrona Venture Group and McKesson Ventures, with participation from new investors including Cross Creek Advisors and Madera Technology Partners. Accolade, the single point of entry to personalized health and benefits, will apply this capital to take advantage of new market opportunities, grow its workforce, and expand its Personalized Advocacy solution used by more than 1.1 million U.S. employees and their families today.

Seattle, WA (November 7, 2017) – Accolade announced an expansion of its relationship with Lowe’s to further improve and simplify the company’s employee benefit offering, nearly doubling the number of Lowe’s members under Accolade’s care. Beginning in 2018, Accolade will become the first point of benefits support for Lowe’s employees and their families, addressing questions and needs ranging from benefits and bills to navigation of Lowe’s cutting-edge benefits ecosystem.

Seattle, WA (January 30, 2018) — Accolade, a healthcare advocacy solution for employers, health plans and their members, announced today it will provide personalized health and benefits support for 3,000 Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) employees and their families.

Accolade Inc. is an innovative consumer services company, dedicated to helping people get the right care the first time.

SEATTLE, WA (OCTOBER 17, 2017) – Accolade, one of the fastest growing healthcare companies in the U.S. as named in the Inc. 5000, announces new leaders, strategic initiatives and company growth. Accolade welcomes new Vice President of Operations Transformation Thelma Haylock, and Director of Inclusion and Diversity Tina Gilbert. These new Accolade leaders will help align the company’s operations strategy with swift growth, where Accolade has increased its member base by nearly half a million in 2017. The recent Inc. 5000 listing accompanies Accolade’s honors as a Best Place to Work in both Philadelphia and Seattle by the Philadelphia Business Journal and Seattle Business Magazine in 2017.