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Why Summus?
Summus is the virtual specialty care company that is transforming access to healthcare across the globe. Our platform and clinical support model were built with and for physicians first, enabling fast, easy access to the best specialist expertise. We work with employers across industries, health plans, and leading medical groups.
Why Become a Summus Specialist?
The Summus network of physicians is comprised of leading experts across every specialty and condition. Our 5,100-strong network has attracted specialists in current practice, many of whom are also teaching at the country’s top medical schools. The physicians who join our network are passionately committed to improving healthcare and are the first ones to lend their expertise to fellow physicians facing questions about the right next step in care for their patients.
Simple sign-up process and consultant agreements
Flexible scheduling — accept consultations when it’s convenient for you
Reimbursement according to case complexity
How to Bring Your Expertise to Summus
As a Summus Expert physician, you will:
- Consult directly with Summus members to provide personalized education and guidance
- Be personally matched with members based on health conditions and case complexity
- Experience streamlined consultations via physician-led patient preparation, medical record curation, and summarization
- Provide clinical guidance without the administrative burden of documentation, prescribing, or medical malpractice requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Does consulting for Summus establish a patient-doctor relationship?
Summus expert consultations provide education, guidance, and resources (e.g., informational materials) to help members understand their health concerns and possible treatment options, by phone or video, expediting the time from diagnosis to treatment and avoiding unnecessary healthcare visits. Physicians do not provide medical care, treatment, or make medical decisions, and therefore do not establish a patient-doctor relationship or engage in the practice of medicine.
What policies exist to safeguard physicians who consult for Summus?
Physicians in the Summus provider network must conduct consultations according to Summus’ business practices and protocols and are covered by an Errors & Omissions policy for the clinical guidance they provide. Additionally, Summus members are informed and acknowledge disclaimers for participating in consultations with Summus’ provider network.
What if a Summus member wants to become my patient following a consultation?
Should a member choose to begin seeing a consulting physician outside of consultations using the Summus platform, we consider it a positive outcome from our curated match process. At that time, Summus steps away and the typical process of coming under a physician’s care is employed.
How does Summus match physicians to a member case?
Summus accounts for each member’s unique health concern and considers a variety of factors, such as member preferences and physician experience with treating similar cases. Location of the physician can also impact a match if a member seeks in person care near where they reside.
What will I be asked to consult on?
Summus consultations span across all specialities and within certain categories of primary care (e.g., pediatrics). Consultations can address everything from preventative or ongoing health management inquiries and diagnosis to considerations on surgery and support identifying the best treatment options.
What is a typical consultation experience?
Consultations are simple and efficient. Here’s how they work:
The Summus team will contact you with a blinded, short description of a member’s health concern or question.
Upon accepting the case, the Summus team will check availability and schedule a meeting for the physician and member. Typically, we schedule consultations for 30 minutes and within 48 hours of a member’s inquiry. If desired, a Summus MD can help prepare a physician prior to a consultation.
At the scheduled time, the consulting physician and member will connect via Summus’ secure digital platform.
After the consultation, Summus will solicit feedback from the member and provider.
Payment is made to the provider shortly after feedback is received.