BNH Hospital Press Release
SHANGHAI, China, 30th October 2007 - BNH Hospital together with Ascott International introduced it's first International launch of BNH ACE.COM which offers Online specialist (Doctor) consultation service for expatriates at the Ascott-BNH HR Networking Cocktail Party at Citadines JinQiao, Shanghai; this event was also supported by Assistance Online and TieCare (Global Benefits Group).
This NEW Online Specialist (Doctor) Consultation will allow international patients in Shanghai and doctors in Bangkok to see each other via WebCam, talk via VOIP, view MRIs, X-rays and reports online as well as recieve treatment plans and 2nd opinions - all at 0 RMB
BNH ACE.COM is the 1st partnership portal linking the patient, world-class hospital, insurer and assistance company and accomodation provider together. Partner companies offer special discounts to the patient for better cost containment and treatment outcomes.
This offers a new solution for Multi-National Companies in Shanghai to combat against rising healthcare costs, co-payments and premiums. "One group's premium almost tripled in the past 5 years because they took no control measures and let staff go to the most expensive facilities without co-pays of any sort. 2007 renewal increase was quoted at 117%" quoted from TieCare
Increasingly companies and patients are seeking treatments overseas in the Asian Region. Savings as much as 30-40% (USD 18,000) less in Thailand compared to Hongkong for Spinal or orthopedic surgeries (including airfare and hospital fee) could offer companies significant savings
Besides savings, an even more important factor is medical quality. BNH Hospital is the No. 1 Spine and Orthopaedics Centre in Asia (Healthcare International; issue 13); 50% of patients are foreigners from Scandinavia, EU, USA, Australia, Japan and Asia.
"BNHACE.COM (Asian Centre of Excellence) allows patients, insurers and assistance partners better access our services through technology. We are offering a free trial for anyone who is interested to meet our specialist here in Thailand at 0 RMB from now until January 2008. The patient will go through our screening doctor in Shanghai before making an appointment to meet our Spine and Orthopaedic Specialist in Thailand Online at our BNH Rep office in Shanghai." Said Mr. Tac Whei Ong, Head of Marketing Unit, BNH Hospital
For more information, please contact:
BNH Hospital Shanghai (Rep office)
Tel: +(86-21) 6101 – 0550
Fax: +(86-21) 6101 – 0551
Address: Level 23, Citigroup Tower 33 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road, Shanghai 200120, China
E-mail: ACEreferral@bnh.co.th
Website: www.BNHhospital.com, www.BNHspine.com
About BNH Hospital
BNH Hospital has the distinction of being the first private international hospital in Thailand, established by the expatriate community 109 years ago in 1898; it is no wonder that it holds the leading reputation for exceptional care for expatriates.
Today BNH is a first class international hospital continuing to provide for the healthcare needs of many foreign diplomatic staff, their families as well as foreigners from 150 countries. BNH is also recommended by all leading international insurance companies as a centre of medical excellence especially in specialties such as orthopedic surgery (Thailand's No.1 Spine & Joint Centre including shoulder, hip & knee surgery), infertility, women's health, cardiology, oncology, dental prosthodontics and surgery.
BNH Hospital's doctors and many of the nurses are internationally trained or have extensive experience working in Europe, the US and Australia. BNH Hospital offers translation services in German, French, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Japanese, Cantonese and Mandarin. The International Customer Service Department can also help with insurance claims, visa extensions
In 2004, BNH Hospital was awarded the Prime Ministers Award for Most Recognised Service and the Asian Hospital Management Award for PR & Brand Management. Known for its distinct quality and personalised style of service, it routinely serves diplomats and families from more than 90 embasies as well as royalty from around the region. It was recently awarded "Best Services" by the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Aug 2007. BNH is the No.1 Spine Spine and Orthopedics center in Asia
BNH belongs to SouthEast Asia's largest hospital network, The Bangkok Hospital Group which consists of a group of 15 hospitals spanning all major cities and tourists attractions in Thailand eg. Phuket, Koh Samui etc. This allows BNH to care for their members in all areas of Thailand better than any other healthcare provider in case of emergencies.
