WorldDoc, Inc.
Consumers learn which self-care options are safe and when they should seek immediate medical attention. They learn what is aging them most and steps to restore their health. It assists patients with health decisions, reduces unnecessary doctor visits, and decreases healthcare costs.
Situation
The annual health costs for a family are approximately $7,000 per year and rising more than 10% per year. Employers and government fund the majority of these costs, however individuals are experiencing rapid increases in their out-of-pocket costs for medical services and treatments and are motivated to save money. Prescription costs are a major cost driver, and they are increasing at over 15% annually.
Solution
WorldDoc's Personal Evaluation System (PES) developed by specialist physicians provides individuals with self-directed, interactive assessments of more than 200 patient symptoms and concerns. Based on the responses, it helps them understand their most likely medical conditions and treatment options. Consumers learn which self-care options are safe and when they should seek immediate medical attention. They learn what is aging them most and steps to restore their health. It assists patients with health decisions, reduces unnecessary doctor visits, and decreases healthcare costs.
A new pharmacy module details effective generic medication alternatives for most medical conditions comparing their prices with more expensive brand medications. Consumers are empowered with information on medically sound lower cost treatment alternatives to discuss with their physician. And they access discounts at 30,000 pharmacies.
Better Health & Lower Costs
User survey data reveal 31% reported a decrease in medical visits, 62% reduced their need for medical services, 67% found WorldDoc helped them understand their medical condition, and WorldDoc helped 35% seek care for a previously unrecognized problem. Importantly, 92% found WorldDoc was easy to use and understand.
Users save an average of 25% on prescriptions and about $500 per year per senior choosing recommended effective generic alternatives. Projected savings for employers is $175 per employee per year.
Widespread usage of the WorldDoc Personal Evaluation System could significantly improve the efficiency of healthcare with projected savings for acute and chronic care conditions from improved self-management and prescription medication savings. A savings of 10% could be realized by providing individuals with comprehensive health decision support tools.
