Play it smart Get informed Know your HMO Health care used to be simple, but in today's world of HMOs, things have changed. Now that insurance dollars control the medical industry, it seems as if making money is more important than saving lives; as a result, consumers must have more resources than ever before when making crucial decisions about their medical care. The HMO Survival Guide is a complete reference that provides the information you need in order to obtain the best coverage and receive the best treatment. Learn how to pursue claims, secure reimbursement, and find answers to such vital questions as: * What should you ask before joining an HMO? * Is it possible to switch doctors? * Do HMOs cover treatment involving alternative medicine? * Are there ways to ensure privacy of medical records? * Where do you turn if the HMO won't pay? * Which government agency should you contact with a dispute?
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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679778160
ISBN-13
9780679778165
eBay Product ID (ePID)
392228
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Author
Sue Berkman, Helene Maclean
Publication Name
Hmo Survival Guide : Save Money, Play by the Rules, and Get the Best Care