H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
CONFUSED ABOUT MEDICARE?
Medicare is confusing – call for a one-to-one, no charge consultation with a Medicare expert! Remove the FEAR, UNCERTAINTY, AND COSTLY MISTAKES from the Medicare enrollment process. Crystal A. Manning
Medicare Advisor
Call 412-716-4942 or email crystalmanning33@gmail.com 10008 Pine Ridge Drive Wexford, Pa. 15090
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Genesis Medical Associates Genesismedical.org
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enesis Medical Associates is an independent, physician-owned organization dedicated to the health and well-being of residents of Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities. As such, they want to partner with you on a wellness and prevention plan. Finding a new primary care doctor, who meets your needs, can be a stressful journey, but it is very important. The first meeting with a new primary care doctor is usually directed at you, as the doctor needs to learn about you so that he or she can provide the best treatment. However, make sure to use this opportunity to do the same by asking questions to learn about your doctor. To help, here is a simple checklist of questions you should ask your new doctor upon meeting them for the first time. • What is your opinion on the patient-physician relationship? • Do you encourage me to ask questions and express my opinion? • How does your office handle emergencies? • If necessary, am I able to schedule a same-day appointment for urgent situations? • If you are unavailable, whom should I expect to see? • If I need to seek a specialist, will you work with me to find the right person? • Do you work with a certain hospital? • How do you follow-up on my care after discharge from a hospital? • Do you keep electronic medical records? • Are you comfortable with me bringing a friend or family member with me to an appointment? • Do you provide post-visit reports that summarize what occurred, what was discussed, and what actions need to be taken after the visit? • Can I get lab work done at your office? • Can you explain why annual wellness visits and preventive health testing is important? • Do you have an electronic medical records portal? • Is Genesis a patient centered medical home? What does that mean? • When is it appropriate to seek care from an Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room? n
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