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How 2nd.MD by Accolade serves as a conduit to better care, better value for Koch Global

2nd.MD by Accolade connects members to physician specialists for an expert medical opinion thereby helping them reduce costs and make value-based decisions.

How 2nd.MD by Accolade serves as a conduit to better care, better value for Koch Global

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With the healthcare landscape changing rapidly, companies now look for point solutions that seamlessly work within their current healthcare ecosystem. Koch came to 2nd.MD by Accolade looking for a virtual expert medical opinion solution that would help them reduce costs and help members make more value-based decisions.

Read this case study to learn more about how 2nd.MD by Accolade connects members to physician specialists for an expert medical opinion when they have questions about a chronic illness, upcoming surgery, or treatment plan. You’ll also learn how 2nd.MD by Accolade’s REACH program identifies and connects with individuals likely to benefit from an expert medical opinion.

See how 2nd.MD by Accolade helped Koch employees:

  • Be more confident in whatever care direction they chose

  • Lower the total number of surgeries

  • Have surgeries because they were medically necessary

  • Get referred to a surgical center of excellence

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