Under the agreement, Access MediQuip will provide device benefit management services to WellPoint members, including insurance authorization, logistics management, and claims processing for orthopedic, spinal, pain management and other implants.
These services, which will be offered through contracted healthcare providers and facilities, will reportedly help reduce the costs associated with implantable devices, as well as increase their accessibility to Wellpoint’s members.
Bill Cramer, founder of Access MediQuip, said: “We are pleased to formalize our relationship with WellPoint and look forward to expanding the success of our pilot program nationwide. Together with WellPoint, we have developed an innovative solution to manage the growing challenge of device-related claims. Our partnership with WellPoint is a revolutionary step for the healthcare industry.”