Back to school means many things to many people, but one thing it means to everyone is that flu season is starting soon! So along with all the other details that must be attended to at this time of year, add getting your annual flu shot to the list!
For those of you (or your children) who cringe at the idea of a shot, there is an alternative. FluMist is an annual nasal spray vaccine for that offers the same protection from the flu as the traditional shot.
FluMist vs. Flu Shots
In addition to the benefit of not getting a shot, several studies have shown that FluMist may actually provide better protection against the flu than a flu shot. One study from the Journal of Pediatrics concluded, "Live attenuated influenza vaccine was a safe and more effective alternative to inactivated vaccine."
WhiteGlove House Call Health now has a supply of FluMist available to help you get a jump on the approaching flu season. Since school is starting soon - if you act now this could be one less thing to worry about! This seasons' flu vaccine includes H1N1 so you get everything in one dose.
There is a charge for the FluMist, call us (877-329-8081) and we can tell you how much based on your specific membership type.
FluMist Isn’t For Everyone
You should not get FluMist if you are:
· Under 2 years of age
· Or Over 50 years of age.
You should also not get FluMist if you have:
· Asthma or other chronic heart or lung diseases, or kidney failure, diabetes, or illnesses that weaken the immune system
· Chronic underlying medical conditions that may predispose you to severe flu infections
· Are allergic to eggs or to a previous dose of the vaccine
· Or are pregnant.
To read more about who should and should not receive FluMist, refer to the CDC website.
Want the shot, not the spray? Our supply of flu shots will arrive late this month or early next month if you would prefer the shot. We'll let you know when we get them in. As always, WhiteGlove House Call Health will come to your home or office to administer your FluMist or flu shot, 365 days a year, from 8 am to 8 pm.
Note: While most people will just require one dose of FluMist each year, children 2 to 8 years old need two doses at least 4 weeks apart the first year that they get FluMist.
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Healthcare Reform – Good News, Bad News
As the new national health care plan goes into effect, companies and insurers are seeking ways to keep plans affordable. One idea that is being tried in limited markets is offering plans with reduced premiums, but have a narrower selection of doctors and hospitals than the traditional plans. Sort of a throw back to the managed care days of the 1990’s.
These plans will no doubt appeal to smaller businesses that already offer insurance to their employees, but who are being confronted with rapidly increasing premiums. As this type of plan catches on, though, larger companies will certainly gravitate toward them as well. What this will mean for employees is that they will keep their premiums down, but will have very few choices in-network of who they see and where they can go. And to go out-of-network will cost individuals dearly.
How does WhiteGlove House Call Health fit into this equation? Adding WhiteGlove to a company’s benefits plan lowers overall health care spending, which in turn can translate into helping to control rising premiums. WhiteGlove caps costs for routine care, improves employee productivity, reduces absenteeism and helps with the potential morale problems caused by ever tightening health plan restrictions.
How? WhiteGlove is a membership-based routine healthcare provider. A company or health plan pays a membership fee per employee and dependents, and then that employee can use WhiteGlove as often as desired for any routine healthcare needs, at a capped fee of $35 per visit. The visit fee includes medical care that comes to the employee’s home or office, generic prescription medications, a care package of foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies.
Healthcare reform is a work in progress. But there are growing pains that are going to be associated with its implementation. WhiteGlove can help to ease that pain.
These plans will no doubt appeal to smaller businesses that already offer insurance to their employees, but who are being confronted with rapidly increasing premiums. As this type of plan catches on, though, larger companies will certainly gravitate toward them as well. What this will mean for employees is that they will keep their premiums down, but will have very few choices in-network of who they see and where they can go. And to go out-of-network will cost individuals dearly.
How does WhiteGlove House Call Health fit into this equation? Adding WhiteGlove to a company’s benefits plan lowers overall health care spending, which in turn can translate into helping to control rising premiums. WhiteGlove caps costs for routine care, improves employee productivity, reduces absenteeism and helps with the potential morale problems caused by ever tightening health plan restrictions.
How? WhiteGlove is a membership-based routine healthcare provider. A company or health plan pays a membership fee per employee and dependents, and then that employee can use WhiteGlove as often as desired for any routine healthcare needs, at a capped fee of $35 per visit. The visit fee includes medical care that comes to the employee’s home or office, generic prescription medications, a care package of foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies.
Healthcare reform is a work in progress. But there are growing pains that are going to be associated with its implementation. WhiteGlove can help to ease that pain.
Friday, May 28, 2010
WhiteGlove Offers More Services Than You Might Think
When one of my friends has a health issue, I often suggest that they call WhiteGlove. The responses I get usually range from “I thought they were just for coughs and colds” to “Do they do that?” My answer is usually “yes!”
Most WhiteGlove members know that they can call for help for a cold or flu and be seen in their home or office by a nurse practitioner within hours of that call. But the scope-of-care offered by WhiteGlove goes way beyond that. It is so broad that I often even have to check the list myself before making the suggestion!
WhiteGlove can see you for dehydration, high blood pressure, back pain, pink eye, migraines, allergies, bronchitis and much more. They can also do screenings including diabetes, hypertension and ischemic heart disease. The list is long, and often surprising. It is also better organized than mine! And that’s just their care for when you aren’t feeling well. WhiteGlove offers well-care services, too. Things like camp and sports physicals, flu shots, vaccinations and all sorts of screenings.
My best suggestion to my friends and family is to always check with WhiteGlove first. You can go onto their website and see a list of services, or you can just call and ask.
And as always with WhiteGlove, you will be seen within hours of your call, at your convenience by a nurse practitioner. In most cases, the nurse practitioner can provide you with any medications you might need. If they don’t have it with them, they’ll make sure they get it to you.
So the next time you’re not feeling well, and think that you might should go see a doctor, take a look at the website at www.whiteglove.com or give them a call at 877-329-8081. You might be pleasantly surprised and save yourself a trip to the doctor.
Most WhiteGlove members know that they can call for help for a cold or flu and be seen in their home or office by a nurse practitioner within hours of that call. But the scope-of-care offered by WhiteGlove goes way beyond that. It is so broad that I often even have to check the list myself before making the suggestion!
WhiteGlove can see you for dehydration, high blood pressure, back pain, pink eye, migraines, allergies, bronchitis and much more. They can also do screenings including diabetes, hypertension and ischemic heart disease. The list is long, and often surprising. It is also better organized than mine! And that’s just their care for when you aren’t feeling well. WhiteGlove offers well-care services, too. Things like camp and sports physicals, flu shots, vaccinations and all sorts of screenings.
My best suggestion to my friends and family is to always check with WhiteGlove first. You can go onto their website and see a list of services, or you can just call and ask.
And as always with WhiteGlove, you will be seen within hours of your call, at your convenience by a nurse practitioner. In most cases, the nurse practitioner can provide you with any medications you might need. If they don’t have it with them, they’ll make sure they get it to you.
So the next time you’re not feeling well, and think that you might should go see a doctor, take a look at the website at www.whiteglove.com or give them a call at 877-329-8081. You might be pleasantly surprised and save yourself a trip to the doctor.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Impact of Healthcare Reform
What will the new healthcare reform mean to your company? It means that you have to provide health insurance for all your employees, and that you have to pay a substantial portion of the premium; it means you are going to be spending more rather than less on benefits.
The effect of this is that many companies are planning to move to consumer-driven or high deductible health insurance plans to lower their overall premiums. But many have said that they will then additionally provide WhiteGlove to their employees and dependents for routine medical care.
How Will This Work?
WhiteGlove House Call Health is a membership-based routine healthcare provider. A company pays an annual fee per employee and dependents, and then that employee can use WhiteGlove as often as desired for any routine healthcare problems at a capped fee of $35 per visit. The visit fee includes medical care that comes to the employee’s home or office, generic prescription medications, a care package of foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies, and follow up care.
This approach lowers overall spending, caps costs for routine care, improves employee productivity, reduces absenteeism and helps with the potential morale problems caused by having to change your health plan.
WhiteGlove can help you understand how to lower your healthcare costs while improving employee morale! Visit our website to learn more.
The effect of this is that many companies are planning to move to consumer-driven or high deductible health insurance plans to lower their overall premiums. But many have said that they will then additionally provide WhiteGlove to their employees and dependents for routine medical care.
How Will This Work?
WhiteGlove House Call Health is a membership-based routine healthcare provider. A company pays an annual fee per employee and dependents, and then that employee can use WhiteGlove as often as desired for any routine healthcare problems at a capped fee of $35 per visit. The visit fee includes medical care that comes to the employee’s home or office, generic prescription medications, a care package of foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies, and follow up care.
This approach lowers overall spending, caps costs for routine care, improves employee productivity, reduces absenteeism and helps with the potential morale problems caused by having to change your health plan.
WhiteGlove can help you understand how to lower your healthcare costs while improving employee morale! Visit our website to learn more.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The WhiteGlove Difference
You may ask yourself what makes WhiteGlove House Call Health different from other routine healthcare services and providers. The short answer is - “EVERYTHING!”
· WhiteGlove comes to you – WhiteGlove clinicians travel to our members’ homes or places of work all over Texas.
· WhiteGlove offers routine medical care at your convenience - WhiteGlove members receive medical care, generic prescription medications, foods, beverages and over the counter remedies in the comfort of their home or office, 365 days a year, 8 am to 8 pm.
· WhiteGlove caps the cost of a visit to one pre-set fee - We cap our members’ out-of-pocket expenses. Your medical visit, most generic Rx medications, and all the incidentals are included in one fixed visit fee (labs, brand Rx medications, and vaccines are run through your health plan, if needed).
· WhiteGlove is not health insurance - WhiteGlove is a membership-based routine medical care provider where members pay a single, fixed visit fee. You do not need health insurance to use the WhiteGlove service or become a member.
· WhiteGlove is available to everyone – there are three ways to become a member.
1. Individual and Family Membership: Any individual or family can pay a monthly fee for membership.
2. Insurance Paid Membership: Anyone with Aetna or Humana health insurance in all service areas or UnitedHealthcare in Austin and San Antonio has their membership fee covered.
3. Corporate Membership: Anyone who works for a company that sponsors the WhiteGlove membership for its employees/dependents.
Visit the WhiteGlove website to start enjoying the “WhiteGlove Difference” today. www.whiteglove.com
· WhiteGlove comes to you – WhiteGlove clinicians travel to our members’ homes or places of work all over Texas.
· WhiteGlove offers routine medical care at your convenience - WhiteGlove members receive medical care, generic prescription medications, foods, beverages and over the counter remedies in the comfort of their home or office, 365 days a year, 8 am to 8 pm.
· WhiteGlove caps the cost of a visit to one pre-set fee - We cap our members’ out-of-pocket expenses. Your medical visit, most generic Rx medications, and all the incidentals are included in one fixed visit fee (labs, brand Rx medications, and vaccines are run through your health plan, if needed).
· WhiteGlove is not health insurance - WhiteGlove is a membership-based routine medical care provider where members pay a single, fixed visit fee. You do not need health insurance to use the WhiteGlove service or become a member.
· WhiteGlove is available to everyone – there are three ways to become a member.
1. Individual and Family Membership: Any individual or family can pay a monthly fee for membership.
2. Insurance Paid Membership: Anyone with Aetna or Humana health insurance in all service areas or UnitedHealthcare in Austin and San Antonio has their membership fee covered.
3. Corporate Membership: Anyone who works for a company that sponsors the WhiteGlove membership for its employees/dependents.
Visit the WhiteGlove website to start enjoying the “WhiteGlove Difference” today. www.whiteglove.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The WhiteGlove Experience
Are you tired of trying to get a doctor appointment when you really need one?
WhiteGlove House Call Health provides a refreshing healthcare experience on your terms.
WhiteGlove clinicians travel to our members’ homes or places of work all over Texas. WhiteGlove members receive medical care, generic prescription medications, foods, beverages and over the counter medicines in the comfort of their home or office, 365 days a year, 8 am to 8 pm.
With WhiteGlove all hassles are removed. No trying to get a doctor appointment, no waiting in a crowded waiting room being exposed to everyone’s germs, no having to travel to the pharmacy and grocery store.
Everything comes to you.
WhiteGlove is like a doctor, pharmacy and grocery store on wheels.
To find out more, go to www.whiteglove.com, or call at 512.329.9223.
Or see the one-minute video: The WhiteGlove Experience.
WhiteGlove House Call Health provides a refreshing healthcare experience on your terms.
WhiteGlove clinicians travel to our members’ homes or places of work all over Texas. WhiteGlove members receive medical care, generic prescription medications, foods, beverages and over the counter medicines in the comfort of their home or office, 365 days a year, 8 am to 8 pm.
With WhiteGlove all hassles are removed. No trying to get a doctor appointment, no waiting in a crowded waiting room being exposed to everyone’s germs, no having to travel to the pharmacy and grocery store.
Everything comes to you.
WhiteGlove is like a doctor, pharmacy and grocery store on wheels.
To find out more, go to www.whiteglove.com, or call at 512.329.9223.
Or see the one-minute video: The WhiteGlove Experience.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Healthy Employees Mean Healthy Business
Keeping employees healthy results in boosting productivity and reducing the rate of missed work for any company. As a result, worker health is a rising priority in the business world.
The majority of adults spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else, making it increasingly practical for them to have access to routine healthcare in the workplace. Having a healthy staff also benefits employers, improving the financial stability and overall performance of a firm.
But how can a company afford such a luxury? With WhiteGlove House Call Health. WhiteGlove’s service is available to all employees, and their dependents, of participating companies, 365 days a year, 8am to 8pm. No matter when they call, how many times they call, where they are, or what routine medical need they have, employees and dependents pay a flat $35 a visit that includes medical care, generic Rx medications, foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies. The variable cost of routine care goes away and the total cost is far less because employees and dependents do not spend money on gas, parking, tolls, groceries, over-the-counters, Rx meds, and childcare.
There are two ways that companies can tap into this service – through their insurance or through a corporate membership.
· Insurance Paid Membership: Companies with Aetna or Humana health insurance in all service areas or UnitedHealthcare in Austin and San Antonio have included in their program membership for all covered employees. The employee simply has to logon to the WhiteGlove website and register. They only have to pay their applicable co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible depending on their plan
· Corporate Membership: Individual corporations can contract with WhiteGlove House Call Health to provide the service. The company will pay their employees’ membership fee, and the employee is responsible for the visit fee.
To find out more, contact WhiteGlove House Call Health at www.whiteglove.com or 877-329-8081.
The majority of adults spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else, making it increasingly practical for them to have access to routine healthcare in the workplace. Having a healthy staff also benefits employers, improving the financial stability and overall performance of a firm.
But how can a company afford such a luxury? With WhiteGlove House Call Health. WhiteGlove’s service is available to all employees, and their dependents, of participating companies, 365 days a year, 8am to 8pm. No matter when they call, how many times they call, where they are, or what routine medical need they have, employees and dependents pay a flat $35 a visit that includes medical care, generic Rx medications, foods, beverages, and over-the-counter remedies. The variable cost of routine care goes away and the total cost is far less because employees and dependents do not spend money on gas, parking, tolls, groceries, over-the-counters, Rx meds, and childcare.
There are two ways that companies can tap into this service – through their insurance or through a corporate membership.
· Insurance Paid Membership: Companies with Aetna or Humana health insurance in all service areas or UnitedHealthcare in Austin and San Antonio have included in their program membership for all covered employees. The employee simply has to logon to the WhiteGlove website and register. They only have to pay their applicable co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible depending on their plan
· Corporate Membership: Individual corporations can contract with WhiteGlove House Call Health to provide the service. The company will pay their employees’ membership fee, and the employee is responsible for the visit fee.
To find out more, contact WhiteGlove House Call Health at www.whiteglove.com or 877-329-8081.
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