Additional MSO services

WorldCare offers additional medical second opinion (MSO) services to help members facing serious and complex diagnoses to move forward with the right treatment plans.

Chronic health issues affect quality of daily life

We offer the following add-on MSO services to address the growing need
for reliable information and expertise in these areas:

WorldCare Mental Health*

WorldCare
Disability*

WorldCare Pain Management*

WorldCare SpecialtyRX*

*These additional MSO services can be added to WorldCare coverage at an additional cost.

BORDERLESS MEDICINE

WorldCare additional MSO services are available worldwide

These MSO services address the unique and changing needs of members and differentiate our client’s organizations from their competitors.

Key benefits:

Rapid access to leading experts at top U.S. academic and medical research institutions within The WorldCare Consortium®. A multi-institutional review is available if required.

A comprehensive review of the member’s medical history, condition, and current treatments to ensure the most critical issues are addressed by The WorldCare Consortium specialists in the final MSO Report.

Valuable guidance in the WorldCare MSO Report helps members and their designated physicians make optimal treatment plan decisions and empowers members to take informed next steps.

Improved outcomes for members, including reduced days out-of-work, accelerated return to work, and overall quality of life.


WorldCare Mental Health MSO

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people experiences a mental health problem at some point in their lives. A majority never seek help from professionals for a variety of reasons, including extended wait times to see specialists and the stigma attached to a mental health diagnosis.

With WorldCare’s Mental Health MSO, specialists and sub-specialists from The WorldCare Consortium evaluate the underlying medical condition of the member and a senior psychiatrist provides diagnostic clarification and guidance on medication options, counseling interventions, and other locally available therapies. These recommendations are provided to the member and their designated local physician in the detailed WorldCare MSO Report.

Organizations may choose to cover all mental health disorders or make specific selections such as:

• Bipolar disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Major depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

To learn more, download the WorldCare Mental Health MSO information sheet.


WorldCare Disability MSO

Physical disability significantly reduces the quality of life of approximately 1 in 6 people in Western countries. Far too many with disabling conditions including low back pain, concussion, cancer, catastrophic injury, or chronic heart or neurological conditions, do not benefit from timely advanced care.

With WorldCare’s Disability MSO, a specialist and disability specialist from The WorldCare Consortium evaluate the underlying medical condition of the member and provide a rehabilitation plan that addresses physical as well as mental health issues. These recommendations are provided to the member and their designated local physician in the detailed WorldCare MSO Report.

A recent study at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital¹ found that nearly 1 out of 3 patients with catastrophic injuries who accessed a Disability MSO service returned to work.

Eligible conditions are determined on a client-by-client basis. They typically include a documented history of loss of function lasting longer than three to six months and may also include conditions that are not responding to treatment and require diagnostic clarification.

To learn more, download the WorldCare Disability MSO information sheet and whitepaper.

¹Study involved 700 patients.


WorldCare Pain Management MSO

Chronic pain is prevalent worldwide and places a substantial physical and emotional burden on patients. Typically, primary care physicians are empathetic and concerned, yet unable to treat patients without qualified guidance. And, patients are typically unable to access reputable pain specialists for weeks or months leaving them to suffer.

With WorldCare’s Pain Management MSO, a relevant medical specialist and a pain sub-specialist from The WorldCare Consortium review the member’s underlying medical condition and provide treatment recommendations to the member and their designated physician in the detailed MSO Report.  WorldCare offers this as a unique hybrid service designed to treat the whole person, not just the pain.

To learn more, download the WorldCare Pain Management MSO information sheet.


WorldCare Specialtyᴿˣ MSO

The rapidly increasing complexity and sky-rocketing costs of prescription medications and specialty drugs are significant obstacles for patients, especially those with complex or rare conditions.

WorldCare Specialtyᴿˣ MSO provides members and their physicians with a comprehensive review of the underlying medical condition and issues related to specialty drugs. A sub-specialist and Ph.D. pharmacy expert from the WorldCare Consortium collaborate on each case and consult with the member and their treating physician. The detailed WorldCare MSO Report provides essential guidance on medication treatment options.

To learn more, download the WorldCare Specialtyᴿˣ MSO information sheet.

*These specific MSO services can be added to WorldCare coverage at an additional charge. For more information, please contact your benefits administrator or insurance provider.