Business Health Services Acquires Raleigh Assistance Program Book of Business

BALTIMORE - March 18, 2013 - PRLog -- BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Dawn Motovidlak, President and CEO of Business Health Services, a privately-owned Behavioral Risk Management company, today announced the acquisition of all direct EAP employer contracts from Karen Untz, CEO of Raleigh Employee Assistance Program (REAP), Raleigh’s leading provider of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) solutions.

The decision to enter into the alliance was made after careful consideration of the values, mission, product lines and services provided by both companies. United by a common business culture, the new alliance between BHS and REAP maintains the commitment to deliver personalized services and brings increased overall program functionality along with cutting edge technology and better access to individual care to existing REAP customers.  

Together, REAP and Business Health Services will continue to provide meaningful and engaging EAP & Work-Life, Corporate Wellness and Behavioral Health & Productivity Management solutions to help organizations identify and change the behaviors that generate risk and loss.  REAP will also continue to operate as a network affiliate provider for national and regional EAPs seeking EAP experts in the Triangle and surrounding areas of North Carolina.  

Karen Untz, CEO, REAP, shared her thoughts on the company’s merger with BHS: “It’s been tremendously satisfying to serve our leading NC employers for over 28 years. I wanted to expand and enhance the range of services we offer with Employee Assistance and Wellness.  With REAP’s reputation for a small, highly personal team, it was important to find colleagues that share our dedication for EAP specialists with an emphasis on in-person services. REAP and BHS are combining to offer the best of both worlds—the high touch of REAP’s trusted personal services and the exciting new features BHS’ contemporary technology and expanded offerings Together we can provide state of the art EAP and wellness services.”

With 30 years experience in the EAP industry, BHS brings added tools, resources, technology and service capabilities to boost program engagement and utilization by existing customers.  Enhanced online resources provide customers access to expert advice and resources to address personal or professional needs anytime, anywhere, from their smart phone, tablet or PC.   BHS Care Coordinators provide employees with 24/7 telephonic access to free, confidential assistance and continuous care for up to one year. These features, along with multiple other program enhancements, give customers increased ability to use EAP services to make improvements in their personal and professional lives.

As stated by BHS President and CEO, Dawn Motovidlak:“We are thrilled to announce the new alliance with REAP. With a shared corporate mission of delivering highly personal service and results-oriented EAP solutions, our combined teams will provide added value to clients. BHS looks forward to sharing its technology, innovation and expertise to help organizations in Raleigh and the surrounding vicinity become healthier, more productive and profitable.”


About Business Health Services - Business Health Services (BHS) is a privately-held Baltimore based Behavioral Risk Management Company with offices in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, the District of Columbia and North Carolina. With over 30 years experience, BHS provides meaningful and engaging EAP & Work-Life, Corporate Wellness and Behavioral Health & Productivity Management solutions to help organizations identify and change the behaviors that generate risk and loss. Visit http://www.bhssolutions.com to learn how BHS can help your company achieve its highest levels of growth, productivity and profitability.