As a result of their affiliation, American patients will receive access to specialized spine centers committed to transparency, quality, protocol-driven care and continuous quality improvement for the treatment of spinal and orthopedic conditions.
A pilot program involving three sites was launched in January 2009, allowing both companies to measure the success of the program. All Healthplace Surgery Benefit members will have access to SpineMark’s Centers of Excellence facilities.
The Healthplace Surgery Benefit is an easy addition to any existing employer health plan, providing members access to US healthcare facilities and surgeons who offer low, fixed-rate pricing for the opportunity to increase their patient database, the company said.
Marcy Rogers, president and CEO of SpineMark, said: I believe we are going to see more and more employers investing in the Healthplace Surgery Benefit to support their employees and plan members by providing access to alternative treatment options that reduce costs without compromising the quality of care received.