In today’s competitive business world, companies are working to adopt new ways to attract new talent while trying to increase productivity and save costs.
In Ghana, it’s not just about providing competitive wages and benefits, but also affordable healthcare for workers to stay focused and healthy. Companies must balance making sure their employees are productive, but also making sure they provide the most affordable health care benefits on the market to attract and retain talent.
In the healthcare industry, the majority of today’s systems are more transactional, complex and siled and do not offer human contact to their patients.
A company that addresses those pain points of providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare for startups and corporations is Drogood.
Currently based in Accra, Ghana, the health technology company offers personalized healthcare services that include support, navigation and care delivery, improving employees’ experience and perception of their healthcare program and employer.
By The Numbers
According to the available data, 2.1 million people do not have access to a primary care provider (PCP). Moreover, it needs an average of 24 days before the patient can schedule an appointment with a PCP.
Drdogood’s approach has been proven to reduce costs for companies. The data shows that businesses save an estimated GHC 201,000 per 100 workers in Drdogood compared to the traditional model.
Investing in primary care can remove many of the factors that overwhelm workers and their families before they escalate into critical situations. Employers can place greater emphasis on primary care by adopting a virtual first approachsomething 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 employees can get the care they need without having to leave the office or take time off from work.
The evidence shows that 53% of employees find this type of care more convenient and easy and 48% said it tells time.
A study showed that the admission of Drdogood participants to hospitals decreased by 30% and doctor visits decreased by 60% for a savings 45% in unnecessary doctor and emergency room visits.
What Drdogood offers
Drdogood’s online platform helps provide startup companies and businesses with both physical and mental health benefits with navigation, advocacy and care delivery services to help their employees connect available benefits and care.
Drdogood’s approach has been proven to reduce costs for companies. The data shows that businesses save an estimated GHC 201,000 per 100 workers in Drdogood compared to the traditional model.
In a study conducted, it was noted that doctors typically they treat 85% of common situations seen in an ER room. With doctors treating patients virtually through the Drdogood platform, unnecessary costs can be eliminated helping to reduce insurance claims in employers’ health care insurance plans.
According to internal data, Drdogood participants’ hospital admissions were reduced by 30% and doctor visits decreased by 60% for a savings 45% in unnecessary doctor and emergency room visits.
Use of the Service
Drdogood’s low-cost, comprehensive telehealth service solution offers an easy-to-use app, and the company offers a subscription model for companies and employers.
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The team consists of board-certified physicians who are available on call cover 75% of common conditions.
If you are looking for a way to improve the health care of your employees, Drogood it is an excellent choice. Prospective employers and companies can register through the company’s website or call +233 050-592-9685 to get started.