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Jawad Arshad, MD, FACEP

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Jawad Arshad, CEO and co-founder of WoW Health Solutions, is transforming health care by making it more accessible, affordable, and transparent. With over 20 years of clinical and administrative experience, he has dedicated himself to tackling one of America’s most pressing challenges—rising healthcare costs, which are driven by the lack of transparency because no one knows the true cost of any episode of care. 

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With a background as an emergency physician, a director of emergency services at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and a clinic owner, Jawad has seen firsthand the financial and logistical struggles patients face in accessing care. His experience as both a provider and an employer purchasing healthcare benefits shaped his mission: to create a better way.

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WoW Health Solutions, founded in 2017 and based in Detroit, Michigan, offers a groundbreaking insurance-alternative platform. The company connects individuals and employers to healthcare providers in a direct-pay model, allowing consumers to bypass traditional insurance red tape. Instead of navigating cumbersome claims and uncertain costs, members enjoy price transparency and direct payments to providers, reducing clerical burdens and increasing efficiency.

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Jawad’s inspiration to start the company came from a simple realization: healthcare insurance often fails the people it’s supposed to protect. While running his clinic, he saw how employees, despite paying high premiums, still struggled with out-of-pocket expenses and deductibles so high that they couldn’t afford to use their insurance when they needed it most. “If you can’t afford to use something, what’s the point of having it?” he asked. His solution was to rethink healthcare benefits in a way that makes sense for everyday consumers.

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WoW Health Solutions operates under a membership model rather than traditional insurance, with plans starting at just $30 per month. It provides individuals and employers with control over their healthcare, offering telehealth services at zero cost and a complete continuum of outpatient care—including doctor visits, labs, imaging, and procedures—with full cost transparency. Instead of waiting weeks to receive a surprise bill, members know exactly what they are paying at the time of service.

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Jawad compares his approach to car maintenance: “We don’t bill oil changes to auto insurance because they are routine expenses we can plan for—healthcare should be the same way.” With WoW Health, members can manage routine healthcare costs directly, preventing financial surprises and making informed decisions about their care. Employers, too, benefit by offering an affordable healthcare supplement that improves employee retention and recruitment.

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WoW Health is more than just a telehealth platform—it’s a hybrid system that connects members to doctors virtually and in-person, guiding them through the entire continuum of care. Whether it’s a prescription today, a check-up next month, or a mammogram later in the year, the platform simplifies access to necessary services with a single login.

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Jawad Arshad and WoW Health Solutions are changing the way people think about healthcare—bringing transparency, affordability, and control back to consumers while easing the administrative burden on providers. With a model that empowers individuals and businesses alike, WoW Health is paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable future in healthcare.

 

 

Jawad Arshad, MD, FACEP
CEO and Co-Founder
WoW Health Solutions
Website: www.mywowhealth.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jawadarshadmd

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