DialCare & TrestleTree Forge Alliance to Redefine Employer Health Benefits

FRISCO, Texas – May 07, 2026 – In a significant move aimed at reshaping the corporate wellness landscape, virtual health provider DialCare has announced a strategic partnership with TrestleTree, a specialist in health behavior change. The collaboration integrates DialCare's Virtual Primary Care (VPC) services with TrestleTree's established health coaching programs, creating a unified, holistic health solution for employers nationwide.

This partnership arrives as businesses grapple with the dual challenge of rising healthcare costs and the increasing demand for comprehensive, accessible employee benefits. The new offering aims to address these issues by combining long-term clinical management with personalized behavioral support, a model that experts believe is the future of effective workplace health.

A Strategic Shift Beyond Episodic Telehealth

For years, telehealth was primarily associated with on-demand, episodic care for acute but minor issues. This partnership signals a decisive shift toward a more comprehensive, longitudinal model. The market is evolving rapidly, with recent industry data showing that virtual primary care is moving from an innovative perk to an employer expectation. Nearly 44% of companies are planning to add a VPC solution within the next year, recognizing its potential to improve health outcomes and control spending.

The DialCare-TrestleTree alliance is designed to meet this demand head-on. By pairing TrestleTree's coaching for lifestyle, disease, and weight management with DialCare's dedicated virtual physicians, employers can offer a seamless continuum of care.

"Employers are seeking meaningful solutions that drive sustainable behavior change while making healthcare more accessible," said TrestleTree CEO Ted Borgstast in the announcement. "Our partnership with DialCare allows us to meet employees where they are — whether it's managing a chronic condition, addressing barriers to mental and emotional health or accessing a physician from the comfort of home."

This integrated approach means an employee managing diabetes, for instance, can consult with their dedicated DialCare physician for clinical oversight and prescriptions while also working with a TrestleTree health coach to build sustainable habits around diet, exercise, and medication adherence.

"By adding our innovative product to TrestleTree's suite of behavior change services, employers can offer employees personalized behavior-change coaching and convenient clinical care, enabling proactive health management and fostering long-term, sustainable health outcomes," added Becca Bean, Senior Vice President at DialCare.

Addressing the Billion-Dollar GLP-1 Question

A critical component of this new offering is its direct approach to one of the most disruptive trends in modern healthcare: GLP-1 medications. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have proven highly effective for weight management and metabolic health, but their high cost has created a significant financial strain for employers. In 2025, GLP-1s accounted for an average of 10.5% of total annual health claims for employers, a sharp increase from previous years.

In response, many employers are seeking strategies that go beyond simply covering the prescription. They are increasingly requiring employees to participate in lifestyle and behavior change programs to ensure the high cost of the medication yields long-term health benefits. The DialCare and TrestleTree model is built for this exact scenario.

Through the partnership, employees can receive prescriptions for non-DEA controlled substances, including GLP-1s, from a DialCare physician. Crucially, this clinical treatment is integrated with TrestleTree's coaching framework, which provides the support and accountability needed to drive lasting lifestyle changes. This dual approach provides a compelling return-on-investment argument for employers, justifying the medication's cost by pairing it with a proven method for improving long-term health and potentially reducing the need for other costly interventions down the line.

A Personalized Journey with Proven Results

For employees, the partnership promises a more cohesive and personalized healthcare experience. Instead of navigating a fragmented system of different providers for clinical care and wellness support, they gain access to an integrated team. This model fosters a stronger patient-provider relationship, a key factor in managing chronic conditions and promoting preventive health.

The confidence in the partnership is bolstered by personal experience from within DialCare's own leadership. Jeremy Hedrick, COO of Careington and DialCare, personally vouched for the effectiveness of TrestleTree's methodology.

"Having personally worked with one of their health coaches for more than three years, I have seen firsthand the positive impact TrestleTree delivers," Hedrick stated. "Their program delivers a seamless, informative experience that fosters accountability and sustainable health habits. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering innovative, accessible solutions that enhance holistic health for employees of the organizations we serve."

TrestleTree, founded in 2001, has built its reputation on delivering measurable results, with some clients reporting up to a 3:1 return on investment, according to the company. Their model, which leverages digital tools and remote monitoring alongside one-on-one coaching, is designed to adapt to an individual's specific needs and readiness for change.

The Convergence of Clinical and Coaching

The collaboration between DialCare and TrestleTree is emblematic of a broader convergence in the digital health industry. Competitors like Teladoc Health and others have also moved toward "whole-person" care platforms, integrating mental health, chronic condition management, and primary care. The market is clearly signaling that the future of virtual care lies not in single-point solutions, but in comprehensive platforms that address the interconnected nature of physical and behavioral health.

By combining DialCare's robust suite of virtual services—which also includes mental wellness, teledentistry, and even pet health—with TrestleTree's deep expertise in behavior modification, the partnership creates a formidable offering in a competitive space. It provides a tangible solution for employers looking to enhance their benefits package, improve workforce productivity, and gain control over spiraling healthcare expenditures through a proactive, preventative, and deeply personalized approach to employee well-being.