Bupa Platinum consultants
Clearer choices for customers, whatever policy they have.
What is a Bupa Platinum consultant?
We introduced the Bupa Platinum consultants category in response to feedback from our health insurance customers. They wanted help making a more informed choice about their care.
Platinum consultants have a proven track record, they:
- deliver care in line with medical best practice
- play an important role in managing healthcare cost
- help to keep premium increases down
There are three criteria a consultant needs to meet to become a Bupa Platinum consultant. Once you meet the criteria, you'll become a Platinum consultant automatically.
How do I become a Bupa Platinum consultant?
You don't have to apply to become a Bupa Platinum consultant. If you're an existing Bupa consultant and meet our three criteria you'll become one automatically.
To become a Platinum consultant you need to:
- Be a member of the Open Referral Network
- Be fee assured
- Have at least 20 Bupa patients start a clinical pathway with you (in a 3-year period)
What does being fee assured mean?
All of our Bupa Platinum consultants are fee assured. This means consultants charge within the benefit limits outlined in the Schedule of Procedures Bupa patients won't receive extra bills for their treatment, as long as it's covered by their policy or scheme.
To become fee assured, you need to be in a fee assured agreement with us.
Benefits to patients
Patients of fee assured consultants won't get any extra bills, as long as their policy or scheme covers their care.
Benefits to consultants
You'll get a fee assured badge on your Finder profile. This will identify you as a fee assured consultant to prospective patients.
What are the benefits to consultants?
As a Bupa Platinum consultant, you'll have a wider network of patients to treat. Our customers will have an increased visibility of you, too.
A spotlighted Finder profile
Your Finder profile will be more visible by appearing at the top of search results. It will also feature a Platinum consultant badge and banner to help you stand out.
Open Referral Network membership
Your Open Referral Network membership will continue. This gives you access to more Bupa patients than non network consultants. Customers with an Open Referral policy will be covered for consultations, tests and treatment with you.
You'll also be included in the choice of consultants we offer customers who call us looking for someone in your speciality and area.
What are the benefits to Bupa patients?
We introduced the Bupa Platinum consultants in response to feedback from health insurance customers. Our Bupa Platinum criteria mean that we can offer customers the reassurance they need when finding a consultant.
Policy cover
Bupa Platinum consultants are covered by all our policies and schemes. This means more choice for patients, and greater access to patients for you.
No extra bills for care
Our Platinum consultants are fee assured. It means that customers won't face unexpected bills for care covered by their policies.
Popular with patients
97% of Bupa patients rate our Platinum consultants good or excellent. You'll be joining a network of consultants who are amongst the top rated in our directory.
Demonstrate best practice
Bupa Platinum consultants demonstrate that they offer care in line with medical best practice.
Manage the cost of care
Bupa Platinum consultants manage the total cost of the care they deliver. This includes consultations, tests, hospital services and care provided by other healthcare professionals.
Looking for more information?
If you have any queries about Bupa Platinum you can email us. Alternatively, find out more about our Open Referral Network and how it can help you grow your practice.
Email us
We're here to help if you've got any questions. We aim to answer all emails as quickly as possible.
Email us at: [email protected]
The Open Referral Network
Find out how our Open Referral Network can help you grow your practice.
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