CONNECTCARE3, LLC
LITITZ, PA

In 1997, Sam Lombardo founded Benecon, Inc., our sister company. Two short years later, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After a long and challenging recovery, Sam identified a glaring need for knowledgeable advocates to assist patients in finding the best physicians, facilities and treatment options. He commissioned a study at Johns Hopkins Hospital to evaluate if a nurse navigation and patient advocacy program could help patients achieve better outcomes in the course of their treatment. The answer was a resounding “Yes”. In addition to better outcomes, the results of the study showed that patients with an advocate also had lower hospitalization rates than patients without an advocate. Armed with his personal experience and the results of the study, Mr. Lombardo founded ConnectCare3 to specialize in filling the gap he’d identified, offering ConnectCare3 as a superior benefit to companies who are members of Benecon’s self-funded health benefits consortiums and cooperatives. Currently, ConnectCare3 serves over 120,000 members across the country. Staffed with highly skilled patient advocates, registered nurse navigators, and health coaches, ConnectCare3 makes a difference in people’s lives every day. ConnectCare3 unlocks the healthcare system by guiding members with health needs through the maze of options and choices. ConnectCare3 will Prepare you for, and may accompany you to, physicians and hospital appointments What is ConnectCare3? Today’s healthcare system is a complex maze of providers, specialists, facilities, and treatment options. Since 67% of patients do not understand their diagnosis and treatment plans, the implications for lost productivity, stress, and unnecessary expense are severe. ConnectCare3 offers independent, third-party patient advocate services for simple to severe illnesses and wellness culture change to help prevent chronic health conditions. We maximize your healthcare dollar and ensure employee peace of mind. Whether it’s an in-person doctor visit, online research, or phone consultations, we’re “on duty” until the Member no longer needs our help, providing peace of mind and ensuring quality of care. Creating a culture of health encourages lifestyle changes that translate to better productivity, higher morale, less time off work, and healthcare savings. As your Healthy Culture Strategist, we provide advice, forms, templates, ready-made policies and helpful information from our own expertise and best practices. Our plans and process will get your Culture of Health in place and making a difference. Contact ConnectCare3