A recent independent statistical cost comparison study by HISTECON Associates, Inc., revealed that users of eDocAmerica, the nation’s largest third-party provider of physician-consumer online communication, benefit from lower doctor and hospital costs and generally lower the health care costs of participating corporate clients. In compliance with HIPAA Privacy Regulations, the study of the UofA claims data was accomplished with the de-identified data only. At no time was personally identifiable health information accessed.

The study endeavored to answer three primary research questions:

• Is there a discernable difference in the claims record of members who used eDocAmerica services when compared to a similar group of non-participating members?

Conclusion: The study concluded that there was a statistically significant reduction in health care  costs  to  the  client  when  the eDocAmerica system was used by consumers and that no adverse selection was present in the data. Individual users of the eDocAmerica system experienced annual claims that averaged $89 less than non-users.

• If such a difference exists, what is the magnitude of the dollar and percentage savings by the participating members?

Conclusion: The study revealed that the client achieved claims savings of $355,000 that exceeded the cost of the program by more than $103,300, or for every $1.00 spent the client saved $1.41 or 41%.

• If savings are measurable, what level of participation by the health plan members would allow the eDocAmerica benefit to pay for itself over time?

Conclusion: These savings were achieved with only 16% of eligible employees using the eDocAmerica system, which infers that breakeven occurred when utilization hit 11%.

A copy of “The Effect of Participation in eDocAmerica on Health Care Costs” can be requested by going to www.eDocAmerica.com/report or contacting:

eDocAmerica
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR 72212
1-866-525-3362

eDocAmerica is an employer-sponsored, online doctor “house call” for routine medical questions and information. It’s the most effective web-based medical tool available! Features include:

• Unlimited e-mail access to board-certified physicians and psychologists
  
  
• 24/7/365 registered nurse advice line
  
  
• Guaranteed physician response within 24 hours; response time is usually three or four hours
  
  
• Healthy lifestyle assessment for monitoring your health
  
  
• No co-pay; ready when you are
  
  
• Searchable online medical library
  
  
• Helps your associates and organization save money on long-term health care costs
  
  
• HIPAA compliant
  
  
• All information is completely secure on eDocAmerica’s secured server

11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
1-866-525-eDoc (525-3362)
www.eDocAmerica.com