MDsave and Venice Regional Bayfront Health Help Patients Save Money, Access Needed Care
11/9/2016
MDsave and Venice Regional Bayfront Health are working together to help local residents save money and get more of the medical care they need. Through the MDsave marketplace, patients at Venice Regional Bayfront Health will have access to a wide variety of medical procedures* at up-front prices as well as simplified billing and educational resources.
In some cases, especially for patients on high-deductible health plans or without insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can prevent individuals and families from getting medical care they need, especially preventive procedures that could help stave off future health issues. MDsave and Venice Regional Bayfront Health are working to create better options for these patients. To learn more visit www.mdsave.com or call (855) 385-4608.
“In today’s marketplace, healthcare can be confusing and expensive, especially for consumers,” said John McLain, CEO, Venice Regional Bayfront Health. “This service can help these patients access the same quality healthcare they have come to expect at our hospital at a lower cost.”
MDsave empowers patients to take more control over their healthcare decisions by offering transparent pricing and educational resources on diseases and treatments. MDsave's website allows patients to geographically search by procedure, provider, specialty, or ailment, and compare pricing. The process is upfront and easy. Just choose the best option, add to your cart, and check out online - the price posted is what you pay. The price includes all costs associated with the procedure including physician billing. Patients will not receive another bill.
“Through this program, people are getting the lower-level care they need to address health concerns rather than ending up with a medical emergency that requires costly ER care,” says MDsave co-founder and CEO Paul Ketchel. Similar savings are available on many of the procedures offered, from mammograms to cardiac catheterization to hip arthroscopy and more.
“Working with Venice Regional Bayfront Health, we are taking an important step toward making healthcare more accessible and affordable,” says Ketchel. “We know that the cost of preventive treatments is often a factor in consumers neglecting to have them. We hope that our strategic alliance will increase access to quality medical care and, as a result, help save lives.”
*Savings are calculated based on the MDsave price compared to average market cost of offered medical services.
About MDSave
Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn. with offices in San Francisco, Calif., MDsave is the world’s first online healthcare marketplace, bringing together patients seeking affordable, quality care with providers offering trustworthy services at fair prices. MDsave simplifies the healthcare billing process for patients and providers alike through negotiated rates, bundled pricing, and up-front payment. The MDsave marketplace also helps employers and payers offer more value to employees and policy holders with out-of-pocket deductible costs. Launched in June 2012, the company offers a wealth of information on its website about common diseases and procedures. For more information, visit www.mdsave.com.
About Venice Regional Bayfront Health
Venice Regional Bayfront Health is a 312-bed, acute care hospital providing a comprehensive array of health care services to the greater Venice area. Venice Regional, and its affiliated Gulf Coast Medical Group clinics, provide high quality health care that is accessible to residents and visitors across Central and South Sarasota County. The hospital’s services include cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, metabolic, open-heart and advanced surgery, wound care, women’s care and interventional radiology. Venice Regional has been nationally recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for five consecutive years, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, a dual Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a Joint Commission-Certified Primary Stroke Center, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Notable quality awards include American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target Stroke and Heart Failure; the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Wound Care Center of Excellence Award; and the Wound Care Distinction Award by Healogics for eight consecutive years.
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