The Value of MDVIP

Being sick is expensive. Time away from work, deductibles and copays, lab fees, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, emergency room visits and hospital stays—an illness can cost thousands of dollars and put you in debt. Could the right primary care relationship help you save money?  

You’ve probably heard the old adage—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While prevention isn’t without cost, illness can break your budget. Take heart disease, for example. It’s the number one killer in America, accounting for one in every four deaths.

MDVIP-affiliated physicians have the time to put emphasis on prevention and wellness. They work with patients every day helping to identify risk, prevent disease and optimize treatment, from early detection to coaching patients on lifestyle changes that can really pay off.  In a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care, patients who joined MDVIP-affiliated practices experienced fewer emergency department visits and inpatient admissions than patients who did not join.