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Participating
Network of Health Care Providers
Welcome to Healthcare Resources!
We are pleased to have you as a part of our network of providers.
Your participation in providing quality health care services to
uninsured low to moderate income individuals and families are highly
valued by all of the members of our organization. Healthcare Resources
is also proud to have the support of county and
state officials for our HOPE Project.
If
you are not a participating provider and wish to “Make a Difference
in Someone’s Life, please click here
for more information.
Announcements
will be sent occasionally to you via regular mail or fax to keep
you current on improvements and or changes. Again, although our
program is still in its early stages, many steps are being taken
for expansion and betterment.
If
you should have any inquiries or comments regarding our program,
members, or our agreed price guidelines, please contact Member
Services or the Provider
Relations.
Letter
of Understanding
Before
you became a part of our network, a Letter of Understanding was
signed by you, your partner(s) and or your office manager. This
letter indicated who we are; our mission, who are members are and
your agreement to charge a discounted fee to meet our members needs.
If
you wish to obtain a copy of your signed Letter of Understanding,
please contact the Provider Relations.
One of our goals is to educate our members of the importance of
preventative health care and to utilize our network of providers.
We have also emphasized how important it is for our members to follow
your fees for initial visit and procedures that have been agreed
upon and we appreciate that you follow the same.
Quick
Reference Form
This form was designed for you to use as a reference. It includes
the image of the front and back of our membership card,
the price of the initial visit, follow up visit and the discounted
rate for other services if needed.
The Quick Reference Form also includes the outline
of the eligibility steps that your office needs to follow before
any services are rendered.
Call Member Services for eligibility on all membership cards
Check photo ID for positive identification
For a copy of the Quick Reference Form, please contact the Director
of Provider Relations.
Provider
Manual
As a part of our elite network of health care providers, we furnish
you with the Healthcare Resources Provider Manual. You usually receive
this manual within a month after you join our network. You should
have also received a Special Acknowledgement Certificate.
The
materials covered on this page are also included in your manual.
If you have not received your manual or certificate or have misplaced
your manual, please contact the Provider
Relations.
Making
a Difference in Someone's Life
Healthcare Resources
is looking for skilled Family Physicians, Specialists (all types),
Dentists, Chiropractors, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Acupuncturist,
Doctors of Herbal Medicine, Urgent Care Facilities, Laboratories
and Imaging Centers to become a part of our continually growing
network of health care providers.
Our
network of providers not only enjoys the benefit of receiving new
patient referrals at no cost to them, but they also take part in
providing their community with affordable health care.
Join
the thousands of our providers who have already made a difference
in someone’s life. If you would like to be a part of our network,
please complete the application below and one of our Network
Development in your area will be contacting
you. If you should have any questions, please refer to our Questions
and Answers section below.
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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Q.
How is Healthcare
Resources health care program marketed?
A.
Our program is promoted through media and
newspaper advertisements, school districts, community and
civic events, several state and county facilities, individuals
and small to medium sized businesses.
Q.
What is at
risk?
A.
There is no risk at all to you as a provider. There may very
well be some of our members
who may see you once and never return. However, most patients
will return for additional services and or see you on a regular
basis.
Q.
What makes Healthcare Resources
program different from the others?
A.
Healthcare
Resources is a preventative health care
program which benefits the low to moderate income individuals
and families who are unable to afford proper health care.
We are here to educate and encourage the importance of preventative
health care.
Q.
Are there any
charges or fees that I need to pay to be a provider?
A.
No. There are no hidden fees or costs on your part except
the reduced rates you have agreed upon to benefit the members
in your community.
Q.
What if a member needs to see
a specialist?
A.
If our members
need specialized care, they simply look in the directory provided
to them and go to the specialist needed. If a member doesn’t
know how to find or cannot find a specialist, they can call
our Member Services
for assistance.
Q.
What about after hours emergency
care?
A.
Healthcare Resources has listings for urgent care facilities
in our directory for non life threatening emergencies.
Q.
What if I am affiliated with
another plan?
A.
Being a part of our network of providers
does not restrict or affect any other programs or plans that
you may be a part of. There is no exclusivity with any of
our health care providers.
Q.
What if the normal fee for a
procedure is lower than your suggested fee?
A.
If your normal fee is less than our fee then you must charge
the lowest fee to our members.
Q.
Will your continuous marketing
keep my practice healthy?
A.
Here at Healthcare Resources,
we market our programs constantly throughout your community
to increase your patient base.
Q.
Will this increase my practice
and profit?
A.
Yes. As our enrollments grow, your practice and profit will
increase. Patients will be referred to you at no cost, cash
will be paid up front and there will be no billing, claim
forms or paperwork.
Q.
How do I become a provider?
A.
Simply fill out and complete the information above and once
submitted, a representative from Healthcare
Resources will be contacting you.
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