Digital health industry pioneer to drive substance use management company’s strategic vision and growth
NEW YORK, November 13, 2024 — Pelago, the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, today announced the appointment of Frank Jennings as President. With more than 30 years of experience in sales strategy and business development across various technology sectors, Jennings will play a pivotal role in driving Pelago’s strategic vision and growth.
“We’re pleased to welcome Frank to our leadership team as we expand our reach and prepare for continued expansion,” said Yusuf Sherwani, M.D., CEO and co-founder of Pelago. “As a pioneer in the digital health market, his passion for improving health outcomes and changing lives aligns perfectly with our mission to transform substance use management by creating a world where everyone has access to substance use support by breaking down barriers to substance use care that works.”
Frank Jennings joins Pelago from Castlight Health, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. Prior to Castlight, Jennings served as Chief Commercial Officer at Covera Health and Vice President of Sales, North America, at Doctor on Demand.
“I’m honored to join Pelago during such a pivotal time in the company’s journey. Their innovative approach to substance use management is changing lives, improving outcomes, and setting new standards for substance use care,” said Jennings. “Pelago’s clinically validated approach, powerful cost-saving metrics and nationwide reach are changing the face of substance use care. I look forward to furthering Pelago’s efforts to provide accessible and effective substance use support across the continuum of care.”
Pelago is revolutionizing substance use management and leading the industry with its 3x ROI and 100% fees-at-risk business model based on validated clinical outcomes and performance metrics. Pelago’s substance use platform includes specialized treatment for tobacco, alcohol, opioid and cannabis use disorders, including support for adolescents.
About Pelago
Pelago partners with enterprises as the leading virtual clinic for substance use management among their employees. We are transforming substance use support – from prevention to treatment – delivering education, management skills, and opportunities for positive change to members struggling with substance use, most commonly tobacco, alcohol, opioids or cannabis. Our solution gives employers the means to offer on-demand, personalized support to workers seeking to live healthier lives. Pelago’s cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs deliver convenient, accessible and effective support that seamlessly integrates with health plans, pharmacy benefit managers and wellness platforms. Tens of thousands of members enroll in the Pelago program each year, and more than 3.4 million now have access to the digital clinic.
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