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Patient's Have Choices in 2010

By: Cheryl Andersen

Patients have always had choices about their healthcare, and now it has become more important than ever. There have been loss of jobs and loss of homes this past year making it difficult for people to make ends meet. However, there are still healthcare issues that need to be taken care of, and patients are starting to be more proactive in learning about their insurance coverage, what is covered, and knowing what share the patient's responsibility will be. It is the patients right to choose where they would like to have their diagnostic testing that offers the same quality care, but at a lower cost. We have plans to help patients that have no insurance coverage, as well as a three, six, or 12 month no interest payment plan through Care Credit to spread the payments out. Patients can call (402) 502-7226 if they have questions.

At Village Pointe Imaging Center, we want patients to know they are our Number one priority. We strive to make them feel comfortable and at ease, especially when at times they are nervous, in a great deal of pain, or just apprehensive about having an Open MRI, CT, or Ultrasound. We survey every patient to find out if they are happy with our service, or what they see we could do better, and these are just some of the comments we have received; "Everything about this visit was better than I would have even thought," "I appreciate the competitive pricing," and "Very impressed." "Chose to come over the Center my doctor wanted me to go to," "Staff is fabulous, very informative and helpful." Recently one was received in the mail. The lady wrote, "This was an amazing experience! Your staff is so professional and caring. This is a first class operation you have. Keep up the great work. Thank you - Great Job! I told my doctor to send everyone to you."

At Village Pointe Imaging Center you will receive it all. The minute you step in the door, you will know you are in the right place. You will be greeted in a warm and friendly manner, asked to complete paperwork and while you are waiting you will be offered refreshments. We will have contacted your insurance company and verified all of your benefits so you will know exactly what the costs are, what insurance will be covering, as well as the portion you as the patient will be responsible for. We are less expensive than the hospital by about 50 percent, making that a difference in what your responsibility would be. You will be taken care of by our registered technicians in performing your procedure, and they will explain your exam and answer any questions you may have. Following the procedure the radiologist will interpret the procedure and dictate a report. The report will then be faxed to your doctor within 24 hours, sometimes less, so that your physician can continue with your care following the results.

Next time you need to have an Open MRI, CT, or Ultrasound, let your physician know that you want to go to Village Pointe Imaging Center at 302 North 168th Circle, Suite 202, Omaha, NE 68118. You are welcome to stop by anytime you are in the area if you would like to see our Center and meet our staff. We hope you never have to have an MRI, CT, or U/S, but if you do, choose Village Pointe Imaging Center. You can learn more about us by going to our website www.villagepointeimaging.com.



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Previous Columns from 2010: February 2010 January 2010 March 2010 May 2010 Patient's Have Choices in 2010 By: Cheryl Andersen Patients have always had choices about their healthcare, and now it has become more important than ever. There have been loss of jobs and loss of homes this past year making it difficult for people to make ends meet. However, there are still healthcare issues that need to be taken care of, and patients are starting to be more proactive in learning about their insurance coverage, what is covered, and knowing what share the patient's responsibility will be. It is the patients right to choose where they would like to have their diagnostic testing that offers the same quality care, but at a lower cost. We have plans to help patients that have no insurance coverage, as well as a three, six, or 12 month no interest payment plan through Care Credit to spread the payments out. Patients can call (402) 502-7226 if they have questions. At Village Pointe Imaging Center, we want patients to know they are our Number one priority. We strive to make them feel comfortable and at ease, especially when at times they are nervous, in a great deal of pain, or just apprehensive about having an Open MRI, CT, or Ultrasound. We survey every patient to find out if they are happy with our service, or what they see we could do better, and these are just some of the comments we have received; "Everything about this visit was better than I would have even thought," "I appreciate the competitive pricing," and "Very impressed." "Chose to come over the Center my doctor wanted me to go to," "Staff is fabulous, very informative and helpful." Recently one was received in the mail. The lady wrote, "This was an amazing experience! Your staff is so professional and caring. This is a first class operation you have. Keep up the great work. Thank you - Great Job! I told my doctor to send everyone to you." At Village Pointe Imaging Center you will receive it all. The minute you step in the door, you will know you are in the right place. You will be greeted in a warm and friendly manner, asked to complete paperwork and while you are waiting you will be offered refreshments. We will have contacted your insurance company and verified all of your benefits so you will know exactly what the costs are, what insurance will be covering, as well as the portion you as the patient will be responsible for. We are less expensive than the hospital by about 50 percent, making that a difference in what your responsibility would be. You will be taken care of by our registered technicians in performing your procedure, and they will explain your exam and answer any questions you may have. Following the procedure the radiologist will interpret the procedure and dictate a report. The report will then be faxed to your doctor within 24 hours, sometimes less, so that your physician can continue with your care following the results. Next time you need to have an Open MRI, CT, or Ultrasound, let your physician know that you want to go to Village Pointe Imaging Center at 302 North 168th Circle, Suite 202, Omaha, NE 68118. You are welcome to stop by anytime you are in the area if you would like to see our Center and meet our staff. We hope you never have to have an MRI, CT, or U/S, but if you do, choose Village Pointe Imaging Center. You can learn more about us by going to our website www.villagepointeimaging.com. The entire contents of this publication are © Copyright 2010 The Omaha Newspapers and may not ethically nor legally be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the Publisher.