Frequently Asked Questions About HMO's
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(A bit of humor forwarded by Dr. George Logothetis)Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "Hey, Moe!" Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Doctor Moe Howard, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.
Modern practice replaces the physical finger poke with hi-tech equivalents, but the result remains the same. Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need. Q. I just joined a new HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan at the time the information was gathered. These doctors basically fall into two categories - those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don't worry - the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half day's drive away! Q. What are pre-existing conditions?
A. This is a phrase used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with it. Q. Well, can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment. Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.
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