December 2017
Getting Better in 2018!
Remember the days when health insurance was a no-brainer? You plopped your insurance card down on the counter at any medical office and expected insurance to pick up the tab for pretty much anything you needed. Those were the days…
Things started to get complicated with the introduction of HMOs and PPOs. If you wanted to choose your doctors, you checked the box for PPO. One choice led to another. Were the doctors out-of-network or in-network? Were the services covered or not? Was there a deductible or co-pay, and what’s the difference anyway?
Fast forward to today and insurance keeps changing. There are constant decisions to make. You have to change your mindset. Not all your health care is paid for, and that’s not all bad. Now, you can choose whom you see and how you spend money on your health. It’s worth it. Heck, you’re worth it!
Here are a few tips about getting
the healthcare you want. To get
the most out of your healthcare
dollars, be an informed consumer.
Ask friends for advice when it
comes to a doctor or therapist
(Many of our patients find us
through their friends and family
and we really appreciate it!). Don’t
immediately shy away from out-of
network providers. Here’s the
inside scoop on in-network vs. out
of-network care: physical
therapists who have chosen to be
in-network for all insurance companies are having a hard time making ends meet. They make less money from each visit, so they can either see people for shorter visits, have patients seen mostly by aides, or maybe a combination of the two. Either way, the service is not the same — just like when you choose McGuckin’s over Home Depot. Healthcare is no different.
At ALTA, we have contracted
with insurance companies
who value the excellent
service we provide. This
allows us to continue to
deliver quality care. Though
we’re sorry not to be in
network for every insurance,
you would notice a big
difference in quality if we
were.
With the New Year upon us,
many of you will change
insurance plans. Whether it’s group health or Medicare, each plan has specific benefits. We are happy to help you navigate your plan coverage for physical therapy, whether it’s in- or out-of-network.
If you have received new insurance cards, please inform our front desk so we can update your information without any delays in treatment. Dealing with insurance can be frustrating, but our front office is happy to help any way we can. Keep in mind your end goal is to get better using the many resources available to you. We are here for you!
Our office will be closed
December 25th & January 1st.
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