Connecting Employees with Leading Experts

When an employee receives a complex diagnosis, searching for the right care and confirming their diagnosis are often the first steps they take. With the high rate of misdiagnosis and mistreatment seen in US healthcare, there are major implications when it comes to ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time, the first time. Cleveland Clinic’s Clinical Review program helps your employees get ahead of this by reviewing their diagnosis and/or treatment plan to ensure they’re on the right track. All specialties are included in the Clinical Review program, with a focus on Neurology, Orthopaedics, Digestive Disease, and Heart, Vascular and Thoracic care.

When employees choose to participate in a Clinical Review, they are connected to some of the top physicians in the world, giving them peace of mind and access to quality care - no matter where they are located. By removing barriers to Cleveland Clinic and enabling both patients and their local primary care providers to access world-class expertise, Clinical Review promotes equitable healthcare access for all your employees. This positions companies as a leader in addressing health disparities and lowering their total cost of care.

Benefits of participating in the Clinical Review Solution

  • Optimizing patient and provider experience: The patient-oriented model empowers employees with education and connects them with leading specialists, offering a personalized and streamlined healthcare journey. The provider-oriented model equips local healthcare providers with access to Cleveland Clinic's expertise, enabling them to deliver superior, informed care. This approach improves patient access, minimizes delays in patient care, and expedites specialist reviews and consultations.
  • Dedicated support: Personalized connection and assistance with scheduling and record collection.
  • Customized care for each patient: Leading experts review every case, ensuring the right patient receives the right care at the right time.
  • Improved outcomes: Clinical Review helps ensure your employees and their providers have the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, leading to better overall health outcomes.
  • Cost savings: Misdiagnosis and mistreatment leads to needless risks and costs. Clinical Review helps companies and employees avoid unnecessary medical procedures thus reducing overall healthcare expenses.

Understanding the Scope of the Clinical Review Solution

Clinical Review is a comprehensive service designed to optimize diagnosis and treatment plans for adult patients (18 years or older) who already have a medical diagnosis and treatment plan in place. The service is offered across all service lines. It is intended to deliver essential information and education to patients and screen for potential treatment options. This service is not offered to acutely ill patients who require immediate medical attention.

Patient-Facing Clinical Review

Cleveland Clinic engages directly with the patient, providing them with a clear understanding of their medical condition, potential treatment options, and facilitating access to the right Cleveland Clinic specialist. It empowers patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

A patients’ medical records are coordinated by and sent to the Cleveland Clinic. A physician will review the records and educate and inform participants about potential treatment options for similar symptoms and conditions or suggest a further review with a Cleveland Clinic specialist.  Should the patient choose to receive care from Cleveland Clinic, a representative will assist with initial coordination and immediate next steps. Any appointments or services that occur outside the scope of the Clinical Review will be billed to the patient’s insurance.

Provider-Facing Clinical Review

Cleveland Clinic partners with the patient’s local primary care provider, empowering them to deliver high-quality care informed by Cleveland Clinic’s expertise. A patients’ medical records are coordinated by and sent to the Cleveland Clinic. A physician will review the patients' records and offer a comprehensive written summary via a digital platform to the local primary care provider.

Should the patient choose to receive care from Cleveland Clinic, a representative will assist with initial coordination and immediate next steps. Any appointments or services that occur outside the scope of the Clinical Review will be billed to the patient’s insurance.

Explore how Cleveland Clinic’s Clinical Review can transform your employee healthcare strategy and improve health equity. Contact us today.