Patients/Consumers
Information for Patients and Health Care Consumers
Finding an HCPC network provider
– Selecting a network provider can eliminate or reduce your out of
pocket costs.
Selecting a hospital or physician
–
Become a more informed consumer. Read valuable information about the doctor or
hospital you are considering using.
– They can transfer a lot of risk to you—that is, money out of your pocket. There are things you need to consider.
Understanding your potential out-of-pocket costs
– These can be very large if you are not careful.
– A resource to help navigate the care you receive during a serious illness.
Nominating
a physician for the HCPC network
– Working with patients to help make the network more applicable to
them.
– A
patient oriented health care resource to meet your specific needs.
It provides detailed health care information on health care maintenance,
exercise, preventative care, up-to-date information on diseases and
treatment options.
New Jersey Health Care
Quality Institute
– A patient
oriented site dedicated to monitoring and improving the quality of health care
in New
Jersey. It includes How’s Your Health, a personalized survey that will
help persons understand the state of their health and how to communicate with
their doctor.
NEW ! Audio Health Care Updates
– Healthcare 411 is an audio newscast that features synopses of the latest findings and information on current health care topics. Listen on your computer or through a portable digital player such as an iPod®.