Welvie is the nation’s first surgery benefits management company. We are tackling the next big challenge in health care -- surgery costs. Surgery comprises 30% of medical spend today and although 75% is discretionary, 25% is unnecessary and almost 8% may result in errors, infections and complications. Welvie’s goal is straightforward: remove the waste and risks associated with unnecessary surgeries and reduce avoidable complications that are adding to increased disability and health care costs. Welvie achieves this goal by offering a surgery decision support program that helps consumers make fully informed decisions about surgery. Employers and health plans benefit because their employees and members learn how to improve outcomes, whether they choose surgery or not. To learn more go to www.welvie.com and click on the left panel.