Peabody Energy signs on with Best Doctors

Best Doctors Inc. of Boston announced that coal company Peabody Energy Corp. has selected it to administer a diagnosis and treatment evaluation program for Peabody Energy’s employees, covered retirees and eligible family members.

The program, which will be offered as part of Peabody Energy’s benefits package, will cover more than 6,000 employees, said Best Doctors, which provides services to employers, insurers, and health plans that aim to improve the quality of healthcare at the point of treatment for individuals with serious illnesses and injuries.

Peabody Energy’s employees, covered retirees, and their eligible family members who are uncertain of a serious diagnosis or have questions about their treatment plan can receive answers from doctors at Best Doctors, the company said.

Peabody Energy is based in Missouri.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)