Why is 'do you take my insurance' not the right question?
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What we're really looking for in a provider is the best value. And there are two different components to value - results and cost.
After all, if we don't get the results we're looking for, it doesn't matter how low the cost is.
Results in this context are about 1) getting better and 2) staying better. With pelvic rehab, we know what quality care looks like:
- Full hour with the specialist, not shortened appointments, working with an aide or student, or just being watched doing exercises.
- Internal + external treatment at every appointment, not someone only able to treat one or the other.
- Hands-on, practical treatment and not doing biofeedback or Kegels.
- "Finding the why" for lasting relief, not temporary symptom reduction.
Cost is about how much the service charges. We often assume that a place that 'takes my insurance' is less expensive. And sometimes that's true. But if you have a high deductible, you'll be paying out of pocket no matter where you go.
And you might not realize your 'in-network' place is charging hundreds of dollars per session until you get a surprise bill months later.
Our local 'in-network' place, for example, charges nearly $650 for an initial evaluation if you have a deductible.
Where will I get the most value?
When we really understand the results and cost of physical therapy, we can make an informed choice about where we get the most value.
Local to Southern California?
We'd love to work with you! Give our amazing team a call at PelvicSanity (www.pelvicsanity.com) Or look into a remote consultation or our out of town program if you are able to travel for care!
About Us
Dr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.
They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.
Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com).
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