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Pelago Health

Digital health platform for substance use and behavioral care.

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About Pelago Health

Pelago Health, formerly known as Quit Genius, provides virtual care programs for substance use disorders, smoking cessation, and behavioral health. The platform combines evidence-based therapy, coaching, medication support, and digital tools to help individuals manage addiction and improve wellbeing. Pelago partners with employers and health plans to deliver personalized care at scale. Its AI-enabled platform supports treatment engagement, progress tracking, and care coordination. The company expanded beyond smoking cessation to address broader behavioral health needs through integrated digital care programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelago Health and how does its virtual care model work?
Pelago Health is the leading enterprise digital clinic designed specifically for substance use management and behavioral health modification. Built by addiction scientists and physicians, the platform addresses the entire spectrum of substance misuse—ranging from initial habit re-evaluation to clinical substance use disorders. Operating through an intuitive mobile application, Pelago provides participants with an all-in-one, pocket-sized clinical ecosystem. Members receive personalized, confidential care plans that map directly to their individual health histories, genetic predispositions, and personal milestone goals, allowing them to quietly navigate their recovery at a self-directed pace without structural friction.
What specific substances and dependencies does Pelago Health treat?
Pelago Health provides comprehensive, evidence-based treatment modules tailored to manage multiple widespread dependencies:

Alcohol: Supports members in reducing daily intake, practicing mindful moderation, or choosing complete sobriety.

Tobacco & Nicotine: Focuses on tobacco cessation pipelines targeting standard cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and vaping (e-cigarettes).

Opioids: Delivers dedicated medical and psychological protocols to help members safely manage and overcome prescription or illicit opioid dependence.

Cannabis: Assists individuals looking to lower their daily reliance or completely stop cannabis consumption.
What clinical tools and support systems are bundled within the Pelago app?
The platform bridges advanced remote monitoring with continuous human intervention to keep members highly accountable and motivated. Through the app, members gain unlimited, 24/7 access to a multidisciplinary, physician-led care team consisting of coaches, licensed counselors, nurses, and specialized addiction doctors. These live interactions are paired with a comprehensive library of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) modules and mindfulness exercises. To track progress objectively, Pelago supplies members with connected at-home remote tracking devices, including confidential Bluetooth breathalyzers and urinary test kits, to measure biometric milestones in real time.
How does Pelago integrate with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefits?
Pelago Health operates primarily as a specialized B2B healthcare benefit, partnering directly with major employers and health insurance plans across the United States to deliver care at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible employees and their dependents. The platform features an open, seamless integration framework that connects directly into existing corporate wellness portals, established health plan structures, and traditional Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Through its integrated PelagoRx system, the clinic’s physicians can safely prescribe and manage FDA-approved medication-assisted treatments (MAT)—such as Naltrexone or Buprenorphine—while routing prescriptions confidentially through a member’s active insurance framework.

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