How is NMC involved in containing the cost of health care?
How much will my care cost? As insurance coverages and government regulations change, our patients are asking what their care will cost – in advance – on a more frequent basis. The answer is not always simple, as it can be difficult to predict exactly what procedure may be performed, exactly which medications will be used, and how a patient’s other conditions may effect the treatment and healing processes. Therefore, we work with the individual patient to understand their care needs and provide them with an estimate of what their care will cost. We can also work with an individual patient to help them better understand their insurance coverage and the deductibles, co-pays, and balances for which they may be responsible under their plan. To ensure patients receive the best possible information in the most efficient manner, NMC has designated three of our staff to answer those questions: • Linda Renaudette, 524-1051 • Deb Tipper, 524-1050 • Lisa Cornforth, 524-1065 How do NMC’s charges c
