PREMIER MEDICAL IMAGING: A NEW BUSINESS THAT OFFERS AFFORDABLE MEDICAL IMAGING

Words by Susan A. Stibbe

Premier Medical Imaging

is a new business that offers affordable medical imaging for patients in our area who have no insurance, high deductibles, high co-pays or Health Savings Accounts, to obtain affordable, quality imaging services on a cash pay basis.

“You look around for the best deals and services in all aspects of your life, so why would medical services be any different,” said Rachel Hofer, Premier Medical Imaging Consultant. “Our service gives you these options.”

Premier Medical Imaging offers a cash-pay option as commercial insurers and patient consumers struggle with the uncertainty caused by insurance changes and market factors.

“Surprisingly a large number of patients do not understand their insurance benefit plans. The greatest misconception is that all services are covered with zero out-of-pocket expenses,” continued Hofer. “We suggest that patients review their health insurance plans, especially their deductibles and copayments.”

Premier Medical contracts with Institute of Diagnostic Imaging for use of board-certified technicians and equipment. They combine a philosophy of comfort and genuine care with the latest industry-leading technology. Included in the cash-pay pricing is the imaging, a professional interpretation by board-certified radiologist and a report of the findings sent to a physician of the patient’s choosing. “When patients call to set up an appointment, they will talk to an actual person who schedules the visit and answers any questions the patient may have,” said Hofer. “We strive to give patients the highest level of care with unequaled service.”

Procedures include: Computed Tomography or CT Scan, which provides cross-sectional images utilizing x-rays and computers; Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI, which utilizes a strong magnetic field and radio frequency waves to produce images of various anatomies without the use of x-rays; ultrasound, which utilizes highfrequency sound waves to obtain images; and x-rays or radiography, which utilizes x-rays to produce digital images. They also do CT Low Dose Lung Screening which is the only recommended screening test for lung cancer and Heart Calcium Scoring which uses a CT scan to find the buildup of calcium on the walls of the arteries within the heart.

Premier Medical Imaging was founded in response to the new changes in health care coverage. Their focus is to provide affordable, uncompromising quality services, while minimizing expenditures to patients. They encourage patients to partake in savvy consumerism and suggest that patients contact local healthcare providers and hospitals to investigate pricing.

“We, as consumers, should consult our health care providers to investigate the costs associated with imaging services and factor items such as copayments, deductibles and accessibility when deciding where to have our imaging services,” said Hofer. “In many instances, medical imaging consumers may now find a cash pay option to be their best option.”

Today, and in the future, patients are experiencing a dramatic increase in their insurance deductibles. Many consumers are learning the importance of careful shopping for imaging services. Premier Medical Imaging’s goal is to help patients compare costs and provide the very highest quality of care in order to get “the best service for the best price.”

To schedule an appointment with Premier Medical Imaging: Toll Free 844-551-6910. For More Information, visit premiermedicalimaging.net.