August 17, 2020

NAVIGATING RACE DESCRIMINATION IN HEALTHCARE

WELL STATES HEALTHCARE

The American healthcare system is built on the precedents of white patients, and often shows men more consideration than women; and currently there is no escaping that. We understand this unfortunate truth, and in the current climate of unrest and while the world fights to secure equality for all peoples regardless of color or race or gender, Well States is doing its best to help. We want to help establish a better precedent for everyone when they seek out medical help and defend your right to be treated by medical professionals that know what your specific needs are.

At Well States, we believe that people deserve fair treatment regardless of race or gender. You might not be thinking about whether or not a doctor is going to give you an accurate or fair diagnosis based on the color of your skin, gender, age or your social background; but this type of discrimination does happen and it harms already injured patients even more. When we finance your medical treatment, we use our network of healthcare providers and medical professionals to get you the help that you need. And we don’t stop there.

Well States goes above and beyond what your typical insurer might when they assist in medical billing. We are dedicated to finding a provider that fits your specific needs. That means finding a provider that can overcome any language barriers, understands your specific needs as they relate to gender or race, and can help you feel safe in knowing that you will be treated fairly. Our network is built on trust, positive experiences, and thorough investigation. When we recommend you to a provider, you can feel safe knowing that we wouldn’t send you somewhere we wouldn’t want to get treatment from ourselves.

Discrimination can also be a serious problem when it comes to your legal case and negotiating a settlement. Your legal team needs to be on their game to catch any attempts that might be made to prevent you from getting the money you need based on your race or gender. Your rights don’t change because of how you look, so why should your settlement? When Well States covers your financing and manages your medical treatment and documentation, your legal team has less on their mind and can do a better job of defending your rights.

We don’t think that who you are should be a pre-existing condition, and it certainly shouldn’t affect the quality or accuracy of the care you receive or the money you need. When you’re injured you shouldn’t have to handle being treated unfairly, so call Well States at 855.FOR.WSHC (367-9742) or visit our website at wshcgroup.com. We can get you the financing you need and a provider you can trust.