Medical uncertainty is a problem that burdens both group insurance policy buyers and members. Did you know just 5% of a population accounts for over 55% of health care costs? These highly complex, critical or chronic cases are often worsened by misdiagnoses or medical errors, which are common in the health care system. Nearly every American will experience a medical error at some point in their lives. They are also extremely costly, as medical errors claim up to 250,000 or more lives and waste nearly $1 trillion each year.
Best Doctors identifies and solves the most complex, critical and costly problems in health care by combining data analytics and top clinical talent with our highly personal methodology across a global network.
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The client had three main objectives:
The launch campaign also incorporated an employer mailing, employee mailing for existing IP to 65 members and a press release, but the real success was achieved through Best Doctors active client management. Key strategies included:
As a result, MLC launched Best Doctors into their MasterKey Business Super product for the members who had IP to 65.
Best Doctors was the headline of MLC’s annual product upgrade and was launched via a national road show. Best Doctors presented to around 150 advisers and key employers and the response was fantastic, with a number of employers upgrading immediately to IP to 65.
MLC offered its clients the Best Doctors services, which allowed them to get an expert second opinion when they were facing medical uncertainty. Best Doctors collected members’ medical records and had them reviewed by world-renowned expert physicians who specialize in their conditions. The experts ensured members’ diagnoses were accurate and they had the best treatment options. Then, members received the experts’ findings in thorough, easy-to-understand reports.
The success achieved in the first year led to MLC extending Best Doctors to all IP clients, which was an additional 100,000 policies. Best Doctors given MLC the edge in winning many large accounts, such as Quantas, Energy Super and Rio Tinto.
