Best Doctors’ improves quality, cost of employee health care
PITTSBURGH, March 2, 2010 — The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health (PBGH), the region’s employer-led coalition with a national reach that advocates for cost-effective, quality health care and benefits, has partnered with Best Doctors to provide employees with an expert medical consultation service that improves health care quality and avoids the cost of misguided care.
According to research, 30 percent of every health care dollar is spent on duplicative or unnecessary care. Through an arrangement in which PBGH Employer Members enjoy a discounted rate, Best Doctors provides employees with access to some of the nation’s most advanced medical expertise. This innovative health benefit ensures employees are in control of their health care to make informed decisions and know that they will receive the right care when they are uncertain about their diagnosis or treatment.
“Partnering with Best Doctors is another example of the value our members receive as part of the PBGH coalition,” said M. Christine Whipple, PBGH executive director. “This expert service will ensure our members’ employees and families make informed choices to avoid the high, unnecessary costs of misguided care. Employers save money by avoiding paying for something their employees don’t need. It’s a win-win situation.”
Benefits of Best Doctors include:
- Access to nationally recognized expert physicians who offer a thorough analysis of the member’s medical situation based on medical records, history and tests
- Expert findings reported in a comprehensive, easy-to-understand summary report that can be used with treating physicians
- Effective engagement programs that drive employee use of the benefit
- Optional Workers’ Compensation services
About the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health
Founded in 1981, the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health (PBGH) is a non-profit organization and business-only coalition representing over 60 employer members, more than 1.2 million employees, dependents and retirees, and over $4 billion in health care expenditures. The organization strives to improve the delivery, cost and quality of health care through implementing and supporting quality initiatives, analyzing health care data and resources, and providing forums for exchange of ideas and viewpoints. Visit www.pbghpa.com for more information.
About Best Doctors
Best Doctors, Inc. is the trusted medical resource for ensuring that individuals have the right diagnosis and the right treatment, helping to dramatically improve the quality of care and reduce costs. Offered as a health benefit through employers, the company’s expert medical consultation service is currently available to more than 2 million members in the United States. Founded in 1989 by two Harvard Medical School professors, Best Doctors serves more than 260 insurers, employers and health plans, touching 15 million people in 30 countries. For more information, visit http://www.bestdoctors.com or call 800-223-5003.
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