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What is a concierge medical practice? Q & A for patients

P. What is a practice of withholding direct medical care or counseling?

Concierge medicine is a revolutionary model of medical practice puts the patient at the center of the experience of health care. By retaining the services of a physician specifically for a preset amount, the patient gets an unprecedented access to the doctor. This allows the doctor to know the patient well, and offer the highest levels of primary care and service.

Q: What I can expect from a drug restraint?

You can expect a greater level of attention and focus more on prevention you've ever experienced before because our service and listen to your needs is unprecedented. You will understand the difference the moment through the door.

Q: Are there discounts on family in the assessment and what is the coverage?

Yes, discounts are available for members family. Ask your patient link for more details. Their willingness entitles you to become a member of the practice. It gives you access to all amenities and services Specialty personal care in their membership agreement. Its annual review of complete part of the composition. Traditional insurance continue to provide all medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment. You will continue to pay deductibles and co-payments as directed by your insurance.

Q: Do I have to pay the annual fee at once?

N In addition to paying the membership fee each year you have the option of paying half-yearly quarterly or monthly financing option.

Q: Do you still need health insurance?

Yes, the provision merely supports their commitment to general welfare practice your review does not cover doctor visits or procedures. Insurance is required to cover medical expenses such as prescriptions, hospitalization, surgery, diagnostic tests (such as CT, MRI, endoscopy, cardiovascular tests, blood, etc.) and office visits and specialized services.

Q: What is my health insurance?

We are happy to discuss your specific health plan with you. Each provider is different, but usually your insurance covers most visits and medical procedures. Most health insurance plans are fully compatible with your membership practice. The charges of withholding prevention services care is not covered by your current insurance program.

Q. Will my insurance cover the annual fee?

Most insurance companies consider preventive care services included in the price of annual services not covered and therefore not pay the annual fee. However, some insurers may cover a small part of the annual assessment. Insurance plans vary widely, so check with your doctor during the exam physical. You should not join the practice are expecting a refund your annual subscription.

Q: Should I pay my fee?

Yes Patients are responsible for all deductibles and co-payments required by your insurance company.

Q: What is the advantage to have electronic health records?

The practice provides online access to their medical staff, which facilitates communication process and leads to an association of better health care because of accurate and accessible care is available to both parties. Studies have shown that the use of electronic medical records improves overall patient care and medical errors are reduced and efficiency increases. Logs electronic health available to our patients via the patient portal.

Q: How I can become a member of this practice?

Registration is easy. Just call XXX-XXX-XXXX and a member of the team will respond to your questions and help to complete the form.

Q: What are the benefits?

There are several advantages to participate in this type of practice, but more importantly, you have a personal relationship with your own doctor. You know very well and, consequently, the quality of your care will be much higher. Other benefits:

Ø Direct access to your physician at any time of day or night

Ø cites the same day or next day

Ø 24 / 7 availability

Ø home or office call if needed

Ø more quotes:

or routine visits are a minimum of 30 minutes

annual review or full review welfare a minimum of one hour

Ø minimum waiting in the anteroom

Ø Health Planning

Ø Health Research and personalized information

Ø Reference coordination with specialists

Ø EMR

Ø Aesthetic Day Spa and credits for those involved in the concierge model

Ø Treatment Strategies individualized

Ø Referrals will be made by your doctor for your needs with the best specialist possible that can satisfy those needs. Its medical concierge will be happy to review your visit and discuss the test results as well.

Q: How I can contact the doctor?

Once you are a member, you will be provided with the phone number of medical cell phone that rings directly to him, or the person on call. There are no impersonal answering service take the first call.

You can also start sitting on the porch of the patients to send to your doctor or an e-mail the exam test results online.

Q: What if I need the doctor after hours? Or outside the house?

Just call your doctor or cell phone access via Internet. Your doctor will answer all your questions, no matter where you are or when you call. He or someone on his staff, is directly available 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including holidays.

Q: What is the Portal Web site for patients and how?

The patient portal is a secure site that allows patients to communicate directly with your doctor and staff. This portal allows appointments to be scheduled, requested repeat prescriptions, laboratory tests into account and billing information

audited.

Q: When my doctor make a house call or visit the workplace?

These types visits will be on a case by case basis. Your doctor will evaluate whether such a visit is essential to your health and wellbeing. These visits are rarely necessary given the availability of doctors patients in the office. But do not worry if you have a sense, his doctor to get there.

Q: Will my insurance and provides an annual review. What is the difference in this?

Your doctor concierge limit their practice to a maximum of 500 patients, allowing it to provide a comprehensive review of welfare of a considerably wider scope that can be covered by insurance. After physical examination, each patient receives a detailed written report and a staff welfare plan been carried out during the year.

Q: I can find for the first time concierge doctor before signing up?

Of course! Please contact us to schedule a visit to your liking. We encourage you to enter for a tour of the Office to meet with doctors and staff, and review the service to our patients, which is in the office to help our patients, all non-clinical aspects. Please feel free to come to know us and make us questions before making a decision.

Q: What if I have to go to hospital?

Your concierge physician to admit and monitor patients in several hospitals the region, contact the office for specific locations. If you choose a hospital when your doctor has admitting privileges, will organize a personal doctor or medical hospital doctor to monitor your care. Your Medical Concierge hospital doctor for the proper management and progress.

P. What should I do when I have to see a specialist?

Your doctor is a doctor of counseling is fully independent and free to choose the best specialist for your needs and will consult a wide range of experts. He is happy to arrange an appointment for you and follow you about your progress in the care of a specialist. If you see a specialist you want, you can certainly continue to see him.

Q: Who is this type of practice is most appropriate?

Anyone who is serious about maintaining and improving their health will benefit from this type of care. Our patients receive quality care and service levels that exceeds everything they have experienced before.

Q: What if or I'll leave my medical practice?

In your request, we will be happy to transfer your medical records to your new doctor. The unused portion of the deduction of expenses will be reimbursed within 30 days notice, from the first day of the month following the notification. If you move, happy to help you find a new doctor.

Q: How do I work with my company's benefits plan?

Each plan is different, but chances are, if nothing is guaranteed, use a pre-tax account to pay part or all of the costs. Section 125 Employer may cover the annual fee. Other accounts are potentially compatible:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Savings Physicians (EMC)

Health reimbursement accounts (HRA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

No we are a certified accountant or financial advisor and you should ask your employer or accountant if you can use their accounts before taxes to pay for the practice.

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