The following are locations and procedures that MediBid is still handling at this time. (Updated 5/5/2020) WAPodiatryScheduling foot and ankle procedures starting May 13 AL Pain teleconference and in office (no fever) AZ Neurosurgery Lumbar laminectomy, cervical laminectomy, brain tumor removal, pituitary surgery AZ Total Shoulder Joint Replacement AZ Meniscus Repair AZ ACL Repair … Continued
“Once the captain has turned off the fastened seat belt sign, feel free to move about the cabin”. After a week of having all of our favorite entertainment and food locations closed, we are starting to feel we have been trapped on a long plane flight and already finished our word puzzle books and ate … Continued
For your employees, their business is not likely medicine and many will not know how to navigate healthcare. Adding a service like this could benefit your plan and employees siginficantly. Medibid has a “network” of providers vetted and validated by quality, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Quality – providers are vetted for quality first. Malpractice, … Continued
Michael Andrade interviews MediBid CEO Ralph Weber Ralph Weber has been a consultant for employers for years. Employers reached the breaking point of expensive medical plans that are low quality. Millions of claims data were studied and found that 35-40% of procedure costs were above the median price. Competition works, but adding transparency ONLY raises … Continued
Ralph Weber is interviewed on Ron Barshop podcast September 25, 2019. Many patients find that their deductible is higher than any insurance savings would be. Hospitals collect 1/3 of their debt by collectors that harass families by all means. These collections are the cash cow of the hospital. Medical debt then in turn affects credit … Continued
Many patients have had surgery fail or have concerns about surgery and are looking for other options. Living with pain and medication is unacceptable and some people have decided to try stem cell therapy. Regenerative medicine is a solution for many people who do not want to have the pain and recovery time that comes … Continued
Cost Effective Self-Funded Plans are Possible with MediBid Self-funded employer healthcare plans are gaining in popularity, even among smaller employers that in the past would have considered self-funding too risky. Traditional health insurance no longer offers the value that employers and their employees look for, and many businesses are turning to self-funding a … Continued
MediBid is Always Adding to its List of Medical Providers MediBid thrives because providers from around the world want access to a competitive healthcare marketplace. A marketplace where providers are rewarded for their skill and efficiency. MediBid offers that marketplace, and so many of our providers found us before we found them. It’s … Continued
Millions of Americans live with conditions that block their nasal airways. This makes it difficult for them to breathe through the nose. Typical treatments would include medication, breathing strips, or painful surgeries. These surgeries can include adding pieces of cartilage near the top of the nose to widen the nasal valve, as well as balloon … Continued
by Ralph Weber Early in May 2014, the administration released guidelines that stated that balanced billing, which exceeds the reference price, is not subject to the employee out-of-pocket limit of $6,350 for single people and $12,700 for those with dependents (in 2014). This means that if your plan sets the reference price for a procedure … Continued