TOLEDO,
Ohio, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidecar
Health, a consumer-driven health insurance carrier on a mission to
make quality health care accessible, proudly announces a
first-of-its-kind pricing and patient access agreement with
ProMedica, one of Ohio's largest
and most renowned health systems. This collaboration marks a
significant milestone in the ongoing effort to improve the overall
patient experience and is a move toward a more consumer-centric and
engaging health care standard.
Giving patients and providers back control over care
Many health insurance plans limit patients' choices, both by
restricting who they can see through narrow networks and by
requiring doctors to seek permission for certain treatments through
prior authorizations. Instead of focusing on delivering the care
they know is best, doctors are often forced to navigate red tape
and delays, leaving patients waiting for critical treatment.
In contrast, Sidecar Health plans provide an innovative,
network-free approach to health insurance, offering unparalleled
choice and access. Members get a budget for the care they need and
can use their benefits at providers they choose. The model allows
members to know exactly what their plan covers for all medical
services, and when it costs less than what their plan pays, Sidecar
Health shares savings with the patient. The company has re-wired
health insurance to strip away complicated restrictions while
adding much-needed price transparency.
By putting care decisions back in the hands of doctors and
offering actionable transparency, Sidecar Health empowers both
providers and patients, allowing them to focus on what truly
matters: delivering and receiving the best possible care. Doctors
can focus solely on their patients' needs, free from the
constraints of complex insurance regulations, and patients can
confidently choose the right provider for them, knowing their costs
are transparent and covered.
ProMedica, a mission-driven not-for-profit health care system
with a decades-long legacy, is nationally recognized for its
commitment to improving health and well-being. Through advocacy
programs and efforts addressing social determinants of health,
ProMedica aligns seamlessly with the Sidecar Health goal to provide
access to affordable and high-quality health care.
A new model for payors and carriers to work together
Sidecar Health and ProMedica's shared mission sparked a pricing
and patient access agreement that enables providers and patients to
collaborate seamlessly on care decisions. Sidecar Health members
residing in the Toledo region can
now use ProMedica services with no out-of-pocket expenses, except
for any applicable deductibles. Members will continue to be able to
see their provider of choice, and now this agreement gives them
another option to find affordable, high-quality care.
"Through our collaboration with ProMedica, we aim to not only
improve access to quality care in Ohio but also empower individuals to make
informed decisions about their health. By removing the unnecessary
intermediary role of the insurance carrier, we're paving the way
for a more efficient, collaborative approach to health care that
empowers patients and providers alike," remarked Patrick Quigley, CEO of Sidecar Health.
"ProMedica is committed to working collaboratively with health
insurance plans in the best interest of our patients, and we are
excited about this agreement with Sidecar Health," said
Don Pirc, vice president of managed
care at ProMedica. "We are pleased to be participating in Sidecar's
distinct approach to health insurance, supporting accessible,
affordable, and patient-focused care that aligns with the needs and
expectations of our community."
The agreement between ProMedica and Sidecar Health paves the way
for other health care systems to follow suit in markets beyond
Toledo, setting a precedent for
future partnerships that prioritize accessible and affordable
health care.
Media contact:
Ethan
Hertzberg
ehertzberg@sidecarhealth.com
About Sidecar Health
Sidecar Health insurance plans
deliver industry leading major medical coverage for employers. Our
health insurance is based on an intuitive, tech-forward approach
that removes obstacles to care and empowers our members with the
information they need to make smart care decisions. Unlike
traditional insurance, our members are not limited by provider
networks, prior-authorizations, or Rx formularies. Sidecar Health
plans also never have coinsurance or copays. We do all this while
saving employers and employees 20% on healthcare costs.
More at sidecarhealth.com.
About ProMedica
ProMedica is a mission-based,
not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in
Toledo, Ohio. The organization
offers acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and post-acute and
academic business lines. The organization has 12 hospitals, 2,500+
physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,200+
health care providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, assisted
living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care
communities, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. Driven by its
mission to improve health and well-being, ProMedica has been
nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to
address social determinants of health. For more information about
ProMedica, please
visit promedica.org/aboutus.
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