| Updates we are making for you!
1) With the new office, we are considering a small “pharmacy” in order to purchase antibiotics and other short-term use meds that we will pass along at cost.
2) We would like to block some time each day for phone consultations that may replace unneeded face-to-face visits. We would like to move away from the "fee for service mentality" when we can address a problem without a visit. Of course we will ALWAYS schedule a face to face visit when that is necessary or if it is your preference!
3) We have recently added the option of Quest Medical Labs for blood tests. This is a great alternative for many patients as it is frequently less expensive than others we use. We will continue to seek the most economical and highest quality options for our patients in labs, imaging, pharmacy and other outsourced services.
4) Along the same lines, it is our goal to gather, utilize, and share cost information with our patients in all facets of care. Prices, in many cases, are widely variable and NOT transparent to patients, particularly within hospitals. This is often due to a variety of contracts between different insurers and providers. If you have information about the cost of a procedure or treatment we would like to hear it, and can use this information to pass along to other patients.
5) We are building our network and community of alternative care providers which can frequently augment and complement your healthcare; especially with chronic pain conditions, mental health care, insomnia, dietary intolerance etc. I would like to hear from you, as far as the skills and costs of alternative care providers in the area. It is our goal to consolidate and share this valuable information with you!
6) And not least of all, we will continue to work closely with you to mitigate those costly (in $ as well as years of highly functioning life) behaviors that cause so much chronic illness; dietary indiscretion, weight gain, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and overuse of alcohol and other substances. This is really the ultimate goal. We want to help you enjoy many additional years of a healthy, active life!
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