Patient Advocacy
Delivering value regardless of insurance status
HQUIP
Our Belief
Our belief is that patients and providers have more options for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions when a non-care providing entity is not involved in the equation. Our goal is patient empowerment: enable greater control, flexibility and freedom to make more informed decisions on how money is spent relative to the desired outcomes. Paying an average annual premium of $22,000 for a family of four restricts choices compared to what is typically available with direct pay, and potentially a better experience [1]. Our proposed menu of options:
Primary Care Coverage
Available alternatives include direct primary care and concierge medicine.
Hospitalization
Catastrophic insurance coverage or cost-sharing models.
Diagnostic Testing
Laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests.
Medications
Did you know some of the most common medications cost less when paid for directly?
Procedures
Independent ambulatory surgery centers can typically perform surgeries for less than half of what a hospital would charge.
Telehealth
Many medical questions aren't complex or life threatening and can be answered by a physician or nurse practitioner via a web visit.