WellVia Names Richard J. Boxer, M.D. As Chief Medical Officer

BRYAN, Texas - April 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Internationally acclaimed physician Richard J. Boxer, M.D. has been named Chief Medical Officer for WellVia, a leading provider of telemedicine services. Dr. Boxer was a finalist for Surgeon General in the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. He has represented the U.S. at the World Health Organization and served on the Board of the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Dr. Boxer has been in the clinical leadership in telemedicine for over 12 years, helping develop the quality metrics, processes and procedures for doctors in the private sector.

"We are unbelievably thrilled to have Dr. Boxer join our executive team in this critical role," commented WellVia Co-Founder and President Todd Thoman. "He has been a pioneer in the adoption of telemedicine, and possesses a breadth and depth of experience that is truly unparalleled."

Dr. Boxer is a urologist known for his healthcare entrepreneurship and thought leadership, and is currently a Voluntary Professor of Urology and Visiting Scholar at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He has held professorships at the University of Miami, University of Wisconsin (Madison) and the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). In addition, Dr. Boxer is a sought-after speaker and expert who has been interviewed for network television newscasts including ABC, CBS, and NBC. He has also served on the editorial board of several medical journals.

"I am delighted to be playing a vital role within WellVia as we seek to revolutionize healthcare through telemedicine," commented Dr. Boxer. "WellVia represents a major paradigm shift in healthcare, where home-based care can supplant the need to rush to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities. We seek to eliminate bottlenecks when appropriate, and give a broader marketplace -- in the form of both patients and their employers -- access to healthcare that is uncompromising, efficient, and affordable."

About WellVia: WellVia provides members with bi-lingual  24/7 365 access to affordable, high quality care for non-emergency medical needs, wellness coaching, and EAP specialists. Utilizing their proprietary network solution, clients and their members have access to customizable portals allowing real time utilization detail and scheduling options. All of WellVia’s U.S.-based physicians are credentialed by CredSimple utilizing NCQA standards. WellVia has an average physician response time of under 16 minutes. Promoting utilization and demanding excellent customer service from all involved, WellVia offers the cost effective healthcare solution that any and all can benefit from. Customizable plans are available for companies, educational institutions, charities and individuals along with programs specifically built for hospitality, tourism and member reward programs.

For more information on WellVia, please visit www.WellViaSolutions.com or call 979.431.5664.