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Frequently asked questions
FAQs
What is an Independent Physicians Association (IPA)?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
How do I choose a doctor with Superior Choice IPA?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
I need to see a specialist, what do I do?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
Why was my referral to see a specialist denied and what rights do I have?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
Where can I go if I need to go to an emergency room?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
How do I change my primary care provider (PCP)?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing
How do I get copies of my medical records?
An Independent Physicians Association (IPA) is a network of independent private practice clinicians, supported by an organization to help support doctors and patients with the following:
- Coordination of comprehensive health care services (Care Management, post hospital discharge, home health)
- disease management programs
- Authorization (referral) management
- Claims processing