Your health, your choice. As the Open Enrollment period approaches, this fall, it’s essential to be well informed about your options for healthcare.
What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment is a crucial time for individuals/families to make important decisions about health insurance coverage for the upcoming year. Think of it as an annual window of opportunity to learn about offerings in your health insurance, make changes to your existing coverage, or enroll in a new plan.
At Hill Physicians, we understand the significance of this period and we’re here to help you navigate through the process, explain our partnership with health plans and ensure you get the best care possible.
Who is Hill Physicians Medical Group?
You might have heard of IPA as a type of beer, but at Hill Physicians, we’re talking about something just as refreshing – Independent Physician Association. Now, choosing healthcare insurance might not sound as thrilling as grabbing a beer with a friend, but believe us, selecting the right IPA is important. An IPA is a network of doctors who own and operate their own practices instead of being salaried employees of a larger healthcare system. Our physicians are deeply passionate about people and provide personalized care – Care for Every Body!
Hill Physicians is the largest network of independent doctors in Northern California with over 5,000 primary care and specialty physicians across 12 regions spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Valley. As the largest network, we offer a broad selection of physicians and hospitals, and provide extended care resources such as social workers, nurse case managers, and health educators who can assist in guiding you through medical and personal crisis. We also have an excellent Customer Service Team who can help answer your questions about authorizations and identification of physicians available to new patients.
Am I Required to Select a Medical Group (IPA)?
YES! If you are participating in a HMO or a Medicare Advantage plan, you are required to join a medical group. This is one of the mysteries in healthcare; many people don’t know they are part of any medical group. Many physicians today are employed by a large, closed network like Kaiser, or owned by a hospital group (John Muir or Sutter). The IPAs, Independent Physician Associations, like Hill Physicians, help those physicians who are committed to remaining independent and practicing personalized healthcare. WHY JOIN Hill Physicians MEDICAL GROUP this open enrollment?
- Extensive Network of Independent Physicians
Hill Physicians is a renowned IPA with a vast network of independent doctors, specialists, and healthcare professionals. Our diverse team ensures that you have access to a wide range of medical expertise to meet your unique health requirements. With Hill Physicians, you have the freedom to choose the healthcare provider who best aligns with your values and preferences. This ensures that you are an active participant in your healthcare decisions, fostering a strong patient-doctor relationship.
- Personalized and Patient-Centered Care
We believe in treating each patient as an individual with unique healthcare needs. Our dedicated and caring providers take the time to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and preferences, delivering personalized care that puts your well-being first, Care for Every Body!
- Access to Care
With our extensive network of over 5,000 physicians, providers and healthcare facilities, you can find care close to home. We strive to make healthcare convenient and accessible, so you can focus on your well-being without unnecessary hassles.
- Health Insurance Flexibility
We work with a variety of health insurance plans, including HMOs and PPOs, offering you a range of options to fit your lifestyle and budget.
- Support and Services
Our broad network and support resources enable you to stay healthy and/or manage an acute illness or a chronic condition. Our nurse case managers are available through your physician (referral) or available as a self-referral. If you are facing challenges financially or need housing, our social workers can assist you in finding community resources. Used very frequently by physicians and patients are our virtual pharmacists who can educate you on prescriptions, drug interactions or answer basic questions about drugs.
These are just a few reasons why Hill Physicians is the right choice this Open Enrollment season – Care for Every Body! Learn more
