NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sesame, the direct-to-patient healthcare company making quality care more accessible, affordable, and transparent, today announces its widespread availability in both New York City and Houston. By offering a platform that connects doctors and patients directly, Sesame cuts out the complexity of insurance and the care chain to put power back in the hands of people, not systems.
Sesame’s mission is to ensure that quality care is accessible to all Americans who need it, regardless of their insurance status. Sesame offers clear, affordable prices and transparent descriptions of services to those who benefit from paying costs upfront, whether they’re uninsured or have a high-deductible plan through insurance. By offering one clear price for every service or visit, Sesame removes the hidden fees, unexplained charges, and unexpected late bills that make seeking care complex, intimidating, and unaffordable.
Sesame's patient-friendly platform offers a range of vetted doctors, clinicians, and specialists, including dentists, dermatologists, and optometrists, as well as those who specialize in imaging, mental and behavioral health, pain management and chronic care, and general wellness and prevention. Through Sesame, patients can easily search for specialized clinicians in their area, then book and pay for that service. Without the complexities and inefficiencies of insurance, clinicians can charge fair prices and pass those savings onto their patients.
“As a physician, it's clear the value Sesame brings to healthcare. Without the cost of dealing with any middlemen, doctors can charge fair prices and pass large savings onto their patients, lowering costs and making healthcare more affordable," said Dr. Marty Makary, Sesame’s Chief Medical Officer who is a surgical oncologist and professor of Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins University. "This increased flexibility allows more time to be spent on caring for patients and giving them the medical attention they deserve."
“At a time when unemployment rates are skyrocketing due to COVID-19, people are losing their health insurance or struggling to pay their deductibles,“ said David Goldhill, co-founder and CEO of Sesame. “With our launch in New York City and Houston, we’re excited to expand much-needed access to quality healthcare for millions of Americans. Sesame’s direct-to-patient platform allows clinicians of all specialties increased flexibility to help those in need."
In addition to the new city launches, Sesame also launched Sesame Video Visits earlier this year to address the telemedicine needs of independent practices across all specialties during COVID-19. Since its virtual appointment technology is HIPAA compliant, Sesame can provide the virtual tools needed to integrate with existing systems.
ABOUT SESAME
Founded in 2018, Sesame is a direct-to-patient healthcare company making quality care more accessible, affordable, and transparent. By offering a platform that connects doctors and patients directly, separate from health insurance, Sesame removes the complexities of the care chain to put power back in the hands of people, not systems. Sesame’s mission is to ensure quality care is accessible to all Americans who need it, regardless of their insurance status while benefiting clinicians who seek to meet the needs of their patients. For more info, visit https://sesamecare.com/.