Boston-based CoPatient has introduced a new service to help engage healthcare consumers on care expenses and reduce overall healthcare costs.
CoPatient now offers employer-sponsored medical bill negotiation and out-of-network claims management to address billing trends on behalf of consumers, employers and health plans. Employers will be able to offer employees protection from out-of-pocket costs and billing errors through CoPatient's subscription-based medical bill negotiation service.
The expanded services aim to reduce the financial burdens of healthcare expense management inquiries for employee HR departments and health plans.
"The goal is to help align the industry with consumers so that better care can be provided at a lower cost," said CoPatient co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Rebecca Palm. "Whether helping to negotiate a medical bill or minimizing the high cost of out-of-network services, our service is unique in enabling plan sponsors to engage with consumers to navigate the complex healthcare landscape."