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10 Facts about Healthcare Costs

Courtesy Visionary Medical Imaging, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Most of us are fairly good about comparison shopping. Except when it comes to medical care.  We simply go where we’re told, have our tests done and pay the bill––whatever the price.  There’s a better way.

The more you know, the more confident you’ll be in making important decisions about your health. What’s stopping you?

1. Some people are uncomfortable expressing location preferences to their physician.  Actually, the decision is yours to make and your physician won’t think less of you for choosing an alternate site.
2. Some don’t know that you can get the same imaging services at Visionary Medical Imaging that you can get in a hospital, with equal or more advanced equipment, for less cost.
3. Some express concern that their physicians won’t get the results they need. Visionary Medical Imaging consistently makes reports available to your physician in a timely manner.
4. Some are uncertain whether their insurance will pay. At Visionary Medical Imaging, most medical insurance plans are accepted, as well as Medicare.
5. Some don’t ask their physicians about alternatives. Many people undergo colonoscopies when Visionary Medical Imaging provides a CT Colonography, a virtual colonoscopy that doesn’t require sedation or extensive prep.
6. Some aren’t aware of the advantages of outpatient care at a free-standing medical facility. You’re likely to find your wait time reduced, less paperwork to complete, a closer parking space to the building, and a less crowded environment.
7. Some don’t know about the range of services offered. Whether you need to have diagnostic imaging tests, a bone density scan, or pain management procedures, Visionary Medical Imaging provides exceptional services in a comfortable setting.
8. Some people like wearing the plastic bracelets hospitals place on their wrists, even as an outpatient––they’ve got us there.

Visionary Medical Imaging receives referrals from many physicians who trust Visionary’s expert staff and state-of-the-art technology to deliver accurate results. Other facilities may be physician-owned, which means that physicians refer you to their own locations. Self-referrals are profitable for physician-owners, but may not be the best option for you.

Go ahead. Ask good questions. Compare costs. Save money. Call Visionary Medical Imaging at 903-870-1767.

To learn more about Visionary Medical Imaging visit their website at www.VMImaging.com.