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For Details, Contact:
Mark L. Shaffer Universal Health Systems, Inc. Phone (724) 478-3315
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Systems Launches A Secure E-commerce Web Site:
Input a Zip Code – Choose A Dental Insurance Plan – Purchase
Dental Insurance Online Dental Insurance -
traditionally sold as a group insurance product - is now available to
NRAA members online as a personal benefit to ‘Individuals & Families’ through
Universal Health Systems’ e-commerce web site www.dentalquotes.com.
Apollo,
Pennsylvania – February 10, 2000:
Universal Health Systems (UHS) designs and administers employee
benefit programs for employers and large associations.
“Products evolve as our needs change and technology provides
new delivery systems. Opportunities
exist for emerging companies who embrace new technologies, shift
paradigms, and look toward the future.
E-commerce is a natural staging in a product’s evolution,”
said Mark Shaffer, Vice President of Marketing.
UHS has been working on the dentalquotes.com project for nearly a
year. “Anyone with
Internet access who needs dental insurance can secure it online at www.dentalquotes.com
with the privacy, efficiency, and convenience this e-commerce
application offers. Embracing
and developing these new systems of product delivery places UHS on the
forefront of supplying the ‘new’ online consumer,” he said. Web Site Features
DentalQuotes.com welcomes
consumers offering links to information on various plans available,
statistical data supporting good dental hygiene, access to educational
information at ADA Online - the American Dental Association’s web site
- offering ‘Patient & Consumer’ tips on specific dental
procedures, and a link to locate an ADA member dentist in their area.
Visitors can click directly to the rating engine where they input
their ‘State’ and ‘Zip Code’.
Almost instantly all the rates for the plans in their area will
appear. Consumers have the option to
click on a ‘Plan Description’ link for the benefit details of each
plan and print the information for future reference (right mouse
click). They may move to the informational sections of the site at
any time. Or, they may
begin application for the insurance by clicking on ‘Order Now’.
This action invokes encrypted security for applicants to provide
more sensitive, but standard biographical data all insurance
applications require. Upon completing the application section they may
‘Continue Order’ to input payment information. They may select an electronic
payment option by entering their checking or savings account or
MasterCard, VISA, or Discover credit or debit card information.
The process concludes providing an Electronic receipt with an
Order Number and ‘other data’ that they are encouraged to print and
retain for future reference. E-mail
is then sent to them confirming the order followed by U.S. Postal mail
to verify the accuracy of the information provided. About Universal Health Systems
A
privately held corporation founded in 1995 UHS has access to the highest
capacity markets of the world. UHS mass markets and administers a
variety of diverse products for insurance carriers, large corporations,
national associations, and organizations requiring enrollment and
premium administration for employee or member benefits. Benefits
ranging from insured Medical, Vision, Prescription Drug Cards or Dental
Insurance plans to less expensive discount or ‘fee for service’
benefits for Dental Care, Vision, Chiropractic Care and Prescription
Drug benefits. UHS and its network providers have programs
installed in some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and national
associations. The Natural Course of Product
Evolution
Several years ago an
international organization contracted UHS to develop a dental plan for
their 500,000 representatives – all independent contractors.
UHS identified there was indeed a need for individuals and
families to qualify for affordable dental insurance - a benefit
traditionally available only to employees of larger companies.
UHS secured an insurance carrier willing to underwrite the
program so the company developed an Association product for the client.
The actual NRAA Dental plan has been in place for approximately
two and half years. The new
web site simply opens the door to vast new markets and opportunities. Uniquely Available to Individuals
and Families
The Internet and the
opportunities it offers are growing exponentially.
It is a natural progression to offer this product via an
electronic delivery system. As
dental care costs continue to escalate, people increasingly want the
security that dental insurance provides.
Many are surprised when they cannot purchase dental insurance, as
it generally is only available to employer groups.
DentalQuotes.com will close the gap.
The web site has the potential to benefit everyone who desires
coverage including those who are self-employed, unemployed, and even
those employed when the employer may not offer dental insurance. Dentists Prefer Reimbursement from
Insurers
The dental profession has been
patiently waiting for a personal dental insurance product.
As costs escalate it is no secret dentists prefer to receive
payment from an insurance company.
“In the past, patients could afford to pay for dental services
out-of-pocket,” said Jeffery Frand, DMD, a member of the American
Dental Association. “Few
can budget for the unexpected costs of dental care and that is where
insurance reimbursement plays a major role,” he observed.
Today, in some areas of the United States, a visit to the dentist
can cost in excess of $1,000. Efficient System Design and
Administration are Key to Web Site’s Success
“The new dentalquotes.com
web site offers consumers state-of-the-art-technology.
We fully expect other plan administrators and insurance carriers
to follow our lead,” said Paul Fox, Vice President of Information
Technologies and the main architect of this project.
“The concept is to keep the site’s administrative costs low
and the pricing and benefits competitive.
It is certainly more efficient for UHS, from an administrative
perspective, to offer dental benefits online,” he said. What’s on the Horizon at UHS?
UHS has already secured the
domain name VISIONQUOTES.COM. Stay
tuned!
Note: DentalQuotes.com is not affiliated with the American Dental Association ###
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