In today’s competitive business world, companies are working on adopting new ways to bring on new talent, whilst trying to increase productivity and to save costs.
In Ghana, it’s not only about providing competitive salaries and benefits but also affordable healthcare for employees to stay focused and healthy. Companies need to balance making sure their workers are productive but also ensuring that they provide the most cost-effective healthcare benefits on the market to attract and retain talent.
In the health industry, the majority of the current systems are more transactional, complicated, and siloed and don’t offer a human touch for their patients.
One company that is addressing those pain points of providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare for startups and companies is Drdogood.
The health tech company which is currently based in Accra, Ghana, offers personalised healthcare services which include advocacy, navigation, and care delivery, improving the employee’s experience and perception of their healthcare plan and employer.
By The Numbers
According to available data, 2.1 million people do not have access to a primary care provider (PCP). Furthermore, it takes an average of 24 days before a patient can schedule an appointment with a PCP.
Drdogood’s approach has been shown to bring down costs for companies. Data shows that businesses save an estimated GHC 201,000 per 100 employees on Drdogood compared to the traditional model.
Investment in primary care can remove several of the factors that overwhelm employees and their families before they escalate into critical situations. Employers can provide more emphasis on primary care by adopting a virtual first approach, something that Drdogood adopts for startups and companies.
One of the biggest benefits of using Drdogood is that it gives employees virtual access to doctors. This means that employees can get the care they need without having to leave the office or take time off work.
The data shows that 53% of employees find this type of care more convenient and easy and 48% said it says time.
A study showed that Drdogood participants’ admission to hospitals dropped by 30% and doctor visits were reduced by 60% for a savings of 45% in unnecessary doctor and emergency room visits.
What Drdogood Offers
Drdogood’s online platform helps to provide startup companies and businesses with both physical and mental health benefits, navigation, advocacy, and care delivery services to help connect their employees with the available benefits and care.
Drdogood’s approach has been shown to bring down costs for companies. Data shows that businesses save an estimated GHC 201,000 per 100 employees on Drdogood compared to the traditional model.
In a study conducted, it was noted that doctors typically treat 85% of common conditions seen in an ER room. With doctors treating patients virtually through the Drdogood platform, unnecessary costs can be eliminated by helping to reduce insurance claims to employers’ insurance healthcare plans.
According to internal data, Drdogood participants’ admission to hospitals dropped by 30%, and doctor visits were reduced by 60% for a savings of 45% in unnecessary doctor and emergency room visits.
Using The Service
Drdogood’s low-cost, comprehensive telehealth service solution offers an easy-to-use application and the company offers a subscription model for companies and employers.
The team consists of board-certified doctors available on call who cover 75% of common conditions.
If you’re looking for a way to improve your employee healthcare, Drdogood is a great option. Prospective employers and companies can sign up via the company website or call +233 050-592-9685 to get started.
