Medmin launches new platform, Get Well Soon
The technology is designed to compare the costs of elective procedures in the private healthcare sector
Medmin seeks to remove traditional barriers to private healthcare by providing a single place to compare, choose and book consultations with clinicians.
Part of its mission is to eradicate the hidden costs that can occur when accessing private healthcare. In preparation for Get Well Soon's launch, the Birmingham-based company has recruited 50 practitioners from across the West Midlands.
The launch is supported by £1.45 million from the newly established West Midlands Co-investment Fund, set up to support SMEs that offer high-growth potential in sectors such as greentech and digital. Medmin is the first company to receive capital from the co-investment fund.
Chief Executive of Get Well Soon Keith Duddy said: “Long wait times in the NHS are unfortunately now a fact of life but we know that, for some people, waiting for treatment can cause immense difficulty and therefore getting treated privately might be a better option.
“Since the pandemic, demand for self-pay surgery has been on the rise and we understand that, for patients without health insurance, the process can often be daunting and confusing. We set out to make the process simple and transparent.”
ITIJ recently explored the relationship between insurers and providers when it comes to medical bills, considering whether anything can be done to ease the pressures their partnerships face.