NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
September 27, 2022
MDsave, the nation’s leading online medical service marketplace connecting providers, employers and consumers to affordable and accessible healthcare announces a new partnership with West Jefferson Medical Center. This partnership is part of the ongoing expansion of MDsave’s efforts to bring affordable, quality healthcare to the communities of New Orleans.
With a proven track record of more than 60 years of service to the Westbank of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding area, West Jefferson Medical Center (West Jefferson) is well respected regionally and nationally for excellence in patient care, distinguishing it from other hospitals in the greater New Orleans area. This partnership with MDsave opens the door to new patients by offering cash prices to those with high deductibles or who have no insurance.
“We are excited about this partnership in the greater New Orleans area knowing we share a similar mission of providing quality care in a comforting and cost-effective manner,” says Paul Ketchel, chief executive officer of MDsave. “We believe with each new partnership we help bridge the gap between patients who need specialized healthcare and those who deliver high quality care without the confusion and stress normally associated with procedures requiring multiple providers and facilities.”
The MDsave Marketplace allows hospitals to bundle medical services and offer them directly to patients as a single price paid pre-service. MDsave also connects employers to local hospitals and health systems building volume and loyalty in the local community through an innovative digital platform.
“We are proud to partner with MDSave to help simplify the healthcare billing process for our Westbank patients and providers, says Rob Calhoun, president and chief executive officer of West Jefferson Medical Center.” As another important step to provide patient-centered care, we’re bringing a new a level of transparency and affordable pricing directly to the patients who need it most.”
About MDSave
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, MDsave is the nation’s leading online medical service marketplace connecting providers, employers and consumers connecting to affordable, reliable high-quality healthcare at fair, transparent prices. Through innovative technology, MDsave simplifies the healthcare billing process for patients and providers through bundled pricing and upfront payment. MDsave’s patented technology also supports employers and payers to deliver more value to employees and policyholders minimizing out-of-pocket deductible costs. For more information, visit http://www.mdsave.com.
About West Jefferson Medical Center
Founded in 1956, West Jefferson Medical Center (West Jefferson) is a 419-bed community hospital located in Marrero, La. As a full-service medical center, West Jefferson offers comprehensive programs for preventive, emergency, acute and rehabilitative care with a medical staff of more than 450 physicians and a complement of 1,700 employees and many volunteers. The medical center enjoys national awards for clinical excellence across many of its subspecialties.
West Jefferson is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system serving the healthcare needs of the Gulf Coast region. LCMC Health currently manages award-winning community hospitals including Children’s Hospital, Touro, New Orleans East Hospital, University Medical Center New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center. For more information, visit: https://www.lcmchealth.org/west-jefferson-medical-center/.
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