Monday, November 11, 2013

Premier Benefits: Stop Sitting Around Sick People

As a Health Professional, I interact daily with people who rarely get sick, and also those who get sick far too often. I of course always recommend: proper nutrition, appropriate sleep, and regular exercise. In fact, this is my prescription for myself too, and far more doctors are writing prescriptions for the same thing. Activity and nutrition is absolutely vital to health - that's obvious. 

But, what about when we do get sick? We don't always need a doctor do we? Going to the doctor for a cold that won't go away versus going to the doctor for an annual exam or cancer screening are much different. The problem is that our medical staff is short staffed. If your appointment is at 3:00 pm, you are expected to check-in at 2:45 pm and may not even see your doctor until 4:00pm. This means, you have to leave work early and miss out on pay. Today, I want to share how I now get to see my doctor in a different way - via phone/video! Sounds crazy, but with all advances in technology, it's genius! Did you know...?


 70% of all doctor visits could have been handled via phone/video?



Also Includes Discounts On:

Vitamins
Dental Care
Vision Coverage
Rx 


With the Affordable Health Care Act, and Universal Healthcare costs, many Americans are finding themselves in positions that are, well, not so affordable. I've personally  heard many people say that they would rather take the required fine for not purchasing insurance then pay their insurance premium. There are two sides to every story, but the truth be told: 

HEALTH CARE COSTS ARE TOO HIGH.


As a business owner myself, I find that it is difficult to make time to see the doctor, and pay out of pocket office visit fees for a simple infection or cough; especially being that I am young, healthy and have supplemental coverage. Financially, it hurts both me, and my business. If you work full-time, attend school, or have a jam packed schedule, you can relate. Even IF I am forced to enroll in Universal Health Care, what if my doctor is overbooked or I simply can't afford to take time to go? 

While having this conversation with a respected friend, he told me about a program in which will cover me while I take the time to make my decisions about my personal healthcare. Not only is it an affordable supplemental coverage, I can actually use a Tell-A-Doc over the phone or video conference a doctor directly for minor illnesses. On top of that, he will write a prescription if necessary and fax it to my pharmacy. 

I immediately thought about my best friend who is a stay at home mom on another supplemental program. Between all her domestic responsibilities and having a 7 month old, it's hard for her to focus on her own health. Instead of loading up my niece (her baby), she can see her doctor directly from home. It's not just working individuals, but also stay-at-home men and women who will benefit. 

You see, most healthy young people, between 18-35 don't visit the doctor too often. This is what the Affordable Health Care Act is banking on for the funding of the new system. The younger people are required to pay in to the system, but likely won't use their physician as much. Not just that, I have several clients and family members over the age of 60 years old who's premiums have also gone up! This is not affordable for any of us. 

What if there was another solution for those who find health insurance unafforable, or even for those who already have health insurance, but want a supplement program? There is! 



Premier Benefits is my new best friend.


Premier Benefits allows 24/7 Access to Doctors AND Major Healthcare Discounts.


"Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes build up as a matter of opportunity."
-Hippocrates

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