MDsave and VHC Health Develop Partnership
Provides Patients with Access to Upfront, Easy to Understand Healthcare Pricing for VHC Health Medical Services
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MDsave, the nation's leading online medical service marketplace connecting providers, employers and consumers to affordable and accessible healthcare, announces a new partnership with VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
VHC Health is well respected regionally and nationally for excellence in patient care, distinguishing it from other hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metro. This collaboration with MDsave allows VHC Health to fulfill their shared commitment to price transparency, the ability to partner with local employers for greater access to care for employees and opens the door to new patients by offering affordable prices and payment options to those with high deductibles or who have no insurance.
"We are excited about this partnership in the Arlington, Virginia area knowing we share a similar mission of providing quality care in a comforting and cost-effective manner," says Paul Ketchel, chief executive officer of MDsave. "We believe with each new partnership we help bridge the gap between patients who need specialized healthcare and those who deliver high quality care without the confusion and stress normally associated with procedures requiring multiple providers and facilities."
The MDsave Marketplace works with a network of health systems and providers to create shoppable, bundled medical services patients can purchase online at a singular transparent, upfront price with no surprise bills. MDsave also connects employers to local hospitals and health systems building volume and loyalty in the local community through an innovative digital platform.
"We are thrilled to partner with MDSave to make VHC Health's services more affordable and accessible to the community we proudly serve," said Melody Dickerson, MSN, RN, CPHA, Senior Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at VHC Health. "This partnership benefits the health system and wider community by broadening transparency and reaching more patients in need of affordable treatments."
About MDSave
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, MDsave is the nation's leading online medical service marketplace connecting providers, employers and consumers connecting to affordable, reliable high-quality healthcare at fair, transparent prices. Through innovative technology, MDsave simplifies the healthcare billing process for patients and providers through bundled pricing and upfront payment. MDsave's patented technology also supports employers and payers to deliver more value to employees and policyholders minimizing out-of-pocket deductible costs. For more information, visit http://www.mdsave.com.
About VHC Health
VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as the region's community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. In 2022, the Hospital was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and a 20th consecutive 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations.
Media Contact
Christine Friedman, MDsave, +1 865-621-7774, [email protected]
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