NEWPORT
BEACH, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Hoag has launched the next generation of primary
care and consumer health technology with Hoag Compass. The new
program takes a proactive approach to healthcare that goes beyond
standard sick care offered in traditional primary care. The
wellness program offers expanded lab testing, nutrigenomic DNA
testing, health coaching, mental health support and integrated
connection and referrals to Hoag's renowned specialists.
"We designed Hoag Compass to create impactful, accessible care
that traverses the physical and digital spheres to provide
personalized health information and achievable goals to empower
participants to live healthier, longer lives," said Thomas Katavic, Head of Digital, Hoag Digital
Health.
With Compass, patients get tested for more than 100 biomarkers
across areas of the body, including heart, inflammation, blood,
metabolism, stress regulation, kidney health and more. Patients
then discuss their results with their dedicated Compass primary
care provider, and work with a health coach to create a unique care
plan with intentional interventions. The care team maps actionable
interventions to four essential lifestyle pillars: sleep, movement,
nutrition and emotional health.
"Treating symptoms is an important aspect of primary care, but
Compass also focuses on wellness optimization: preventing disease
before it starts, effectively treating chronic conditions and using
data-driven insights to give you knowledge about your health and
develop your individualized care plan," said Tracy Pantig, M.D., Hoag Compass physician.
"This includes expanded diagnostics that leverage the capabilities
we have today and provides patients with access to Hoag's
leading-edge technology and innovations."
New studies are finding an association between app-enabled
health and better health outcomes. McKinsey & Company reported
in January 2024 that demand for
products and services that support healthy aging and longevity is
on the rise, propelled by a shift toward preventative medicine. In
fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association
found that when patients are given tools to improve their
understanding of their own health, 69% made the kind of choices
that improved their life expectancy.
Orange County is ranked No. 36
on the list of healthiest counties in the U.S., according to
MarketWatch.
"Our goal is to make Orange
County a top 10 healthiest county in the country by focusing
on proactive health," said Katavic. "People want to live longer,
make more memories with their children and grandchildren, care for
their aging parents, check off bucket list items and do so with
vitality. Compass offers unique insights into a patient's longevity
to enhance their lives."
Compass is offering a paid subscription service available to
anyone 18 or older, which includes preventive care services to
augment primary care offerings. The subscription includes:
- Access to nutrigenomic (DNA), testing and advanced labs to
establish overall health baseline and determine optimal, biomarker
ranges.
- Individualized care plans with lifestyle interventions created
collaboratively by the physician, nurse practitioner and health
coach.
- Clinical follow-ups and retesting for abnormal labs every three
to six months to review progress towards goals and monitor abnormal
results.
- Ongoing health coaching to monitor care plans and keep patients
on track.
- Clinical therapy access with Hoag's on-site psychologists.
- In-app messaging with each patient's entire care team.
- Care coordinator support for specialist referrals,
prescriptions, appointments and more.
- Virtual or in-person appointments for immediate concerns as
needed – we are your primary care team with an elevated touch.
The result is a better model of preventative care that connects
people to some of the most experienced clinicians in the country –
at the click of a button.
"Compass is a best-in-class health care solution for busy young
professionals that delivers high-quality care with flexibility and
convenience in mind," said Katavic.
The Hoag Compass clinic is located at the Hoag On-Demand
Care & Innovation Center (4699 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach). Patients can book appointments
using the Compass app – available in the Apple App Store and Google
Play Store, or by calling 949-557-0951 or emailing
compass@hoag.org.
For more information, visit hoag.org/compass.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health
care delivery system in Orange County,
California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive,
personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent
care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two
award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of
health care services that includes seven institutes providing
specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive
health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health,
and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic
Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four
ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in
Orange County by U.S. News &
World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in
California, as well as a
designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit
hoag.org.
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