 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the state's largest managed care plan, with more than 70,000 enrolled members, asked this very question. What they did next, to answer it, will amaze you.
BCBS decided to test a model of preventive health care, based on non-pharmaceutical / non-surgical entry point into their system. They chose chiropractic as the portal of entry for the members. The following is the model and results of the study.
- Members chose one chiropractor as their primary care physician.
- It was mandatory for the patient to be seen within the first three months of enrolling.
- Chiropractors issued all referrals to all specialists (OB/GYN, Orthopedics, etc.).
- There were no limits to the number of visits the patients could see the chiropractor (the average was 2-4 visits per month).
- All cases were co-managed with a medical director.
THE RESULTS WERE INCREDIBLE!!!
- Compared to normative values in the greater Chicago area for all MD (allopathic) managed care plans, the chiropractic plan reduced hospitalizations by 60% over a 24 month period.
- Outpatient surgery was reduced by 85%.
- Medication was reduced by 56%.
- No C-Section deliveries were done, as compared to a network average of 22%.
Chiropractic has an ability to impact your health in many ways. What changes are you looking to make with your health? |
