Cardiac surgery is the highest-cost surgical category in any employer's claims book. A single independent review can redirect the treatment plan, prevent complications, and reduce total cost by 50% or more.
The WhiteGloveMD review costs $250–$500 per case. The savings it generates are measured in six figures.
Every cardiac surgical decision your employees face falls into one of these categories. In each one, independent review changes the outcome.
Generalist second opinion platforms cover everything from back pain to cardiac surgery. WhiteGloveMD covers cardiac surgery exclusively — with depth, precision, and speed that generalists cannot match.
Every reviewing physician is a world-class cardiac surgeon or interventional cardiologist. Not a general internist. Not a telemedicine contractor. Specialists who perform these procedures daily.
STS, EuroSCORE II, and AATS risk models run on every case. No generalist platform performs validated surgical risk quantification. This is the difference between an opinion and a clinical analysis.
Complete White Glove Insights™ Report delivered within 24 hours. Your employee is not waiting weeks while anxiety builds. The urgency of cardiac decisions demands speed.
When the review identifies that a different surgeon or center would improve outcomes, we match the employee to high-volume specialists for their specific procedure. Named surgeons, published outcomes, verified credentials.
Every option includes the same Heart Team, the same AI-powered risk analysis, and the same 24-hour turnaround.
WhiteGloveMD second opinions and concierge cardiology are eligible for HSA and FSA reimbursement. We provide itemized receipts meeting IRS documentation requirements.
| Capability | Generalist Platforms Accolade, Included Health, Teladoc | WhiteGloveMD |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Specialization | All conditions, all specialties | Cardiac surgery exclusively |
| Reviewing Physicians | Network-matched generalists | Cardiac surgeon + interventional cardiologist |
| Risk Scoring | None | STS + EuroSCORE II + AATS |
| Report Depth | Brief opinion letter | 15–25 page White Glove Insights™ Report |
| Source-Linked Provenance | No | Every data point linked to source document |
| Surgeon Matching | General referral network | Named surgeons with published outcomes data |
| Turnaround | 5–14 business days | 24 hours |
| Video Consultation | Some tiers | Included (Bronze+) |
| Employer Reporting | Utilization only | Utilization + outcomes + cost impact |
Generalist platforms serve a purpose. WhiteGloveMD is the precision layer for the highest-stakes, highest-cost surgical category in your claims book.
“My cardiologist said I needed open-heart surgery. My employer offered WhiteGloveMD as a benefit I didn't even know I had. The Heart Team reviewed everything and found that a minimally invasive approach was appropriate. I was back at work in three weeks instead of eight. That benefit changed my life.”
Employee, Fortune 500 company
When you offer WhiteGloveMD, you're not adding a line item to your benefits spreadsheet. You're giving your employees access to the same caliber of cardiac expertise that was previously available only through personal connections to top surgeons. This is the benefit people remember — and tell their colleagues about.
Conservative assumptions. Published utilization data.
One prevented complication pays for the entire program. The question is not cost — it's whether you can justify not offering it.
WhiteGloveMD operates independently of your benefits administration system. Implementation is administrative, not technical.
WhiteGloveMD operates as a standalone service. No API, no SSO, no benefits platform integration required.
Your benefits liaison handles employee questions, coordinates with HR, and provides ongoing program management.
Schedule a confidential benefits consultation. We'll build the right program for your organization.