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Your Health Net membership will restrict you to certain doctors, but the list is large. Profiles of the doctors are available on the Health Net website, and you can make your decision based on the doctor's background, gender, specialty and/or location.
Some medical doctors are fed up with health maintenance organizations. As Dr. Alan Mintz of Cenegenics puts it, "HMOs are profit making. HMOs are subject to the results of the next quarter. Their real goal is to pay out as little as they can and still provide at least a healthy minimum of care." As an alternative, a small but increasing number of physicians are opting for smaller practices that provide more individualized health care. Dr. Lida Ghaderi of CENIGENT says that "One size fits all medicine and a medical approach that waits for disease to emerge and then treats…
The primary care physician is the person who will work with other specialists, as needed, and coordinate all of your health care. The type of primary health care physician you choose depends on your personal needs.
Choosing your primary care physician is an important step to taking care of your health and your medical needs. Selecting the right doctor can mean the difference between getting personalized treatment you want and being viewed as a medical record number without a face. Following are some steps to consider in picking the right doctor for you.
