Myth: Chiropractic care is too expensive
First of all, many insurance companies cover chiropractic care. Each individual person’s plan is different and levels of coverage may vary. That being said, even people that do not have chiropractic coverage find that treatment at our office is very affordable. We work with our patients to make sure that they are able to afford our care.
Beyond the actual cost of the care, there is the effectiveness of care. Chiropractic is been shown to be less expensive than traditional medical care. Taking medication typically only masks the symptoms but it doesn’t have a long-lasting effect in dealing with the actual problem. Studies show that people receiving chiropractic care for workplace injuries had less recurrences, less missed work, less disability, and less overall costs. Chiropractic patients report higher satisfaction rates than most other healthcare professions and a higher quality of life. Some of this information is shown on my website, found here. Also look on this site under the heading “Chiropractic Works and Saves Money” to see the numerous studies on how effective and cost efficient chiropractic is.
Another set of studies (1, 2) was done that looked at cost savings if the chiropractor was used as a primary care physician. In these studies, the chiropractor was the gatekeeper in an HMO and all patients needed to see their chiropractor in order to be referred for services or specialists. Patient satisfaction in the study was a very high and the quality of care was top-notch. The study was conducted over several years and the results were compared to people using a medical doctor as their gatekeeper. They found the following:
- 60.2% decrease in in-hospital admissions
- 59% decrease in hospital days
- 62% decrease in outpatient surgeries and procedures
- 85% decrease in pharmaceutical costs.
There were major cost savings when using the chiropractor is the primary care physician in the study. This is proof that chiropractic care is not only effective for treating patient issues but is also a cost savings compared to traditional medical treatments.
Insurance Accepted
Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. accepts several types of insurance. For those who do not have chiropractic coverage on their insurance or those that wish to see Dr. Royer as an out-of-network doctor, the services are reasonably priced. Occasionally, the insurance companies that we accept have plans that have no chiropractic coverage.
Please remember that verifying your insurance benefits is ultimately your responsibility. Occasionally, the information that we are given by the insurance company is not accurate so it is always good to double check. Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. will also contact your insurance company to find out your insurance benefits but payment is still your responsibility, regardless of your benefits.
Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. currently accepts the following insurance plans:
- Aetna
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Paramount
- FrontPath Health Coalition
- Humana
- Meritain Health
- Medicare
- Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation
- Automobile Insurance (in case of Motor Vehicle Collisions)
- Personal Injury Cases
Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. does NOT accept the following insurance plans:
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- American Chiropractic Network (ACN)
- United Health Care
- Optum
- Medicaid
- American Specialty Health Network (ASHN)
We will bill insurance for you but it is your responsibility to pay as you go if you have an insurance that we do not accept.
Certain insurances that we do accept have policies that do not cover chiropractic care.
Payment Options
Your payments may be made by cash, check or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted.
Please call the office at 419.517.5055 if you do not see your insurance listed above. You can also go to the website listed on your card to verify if Dr. Bryan D. Royer is in-network.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY FORM
In the New Patient Forms, there is a place to sign that you had the opportunity to view our Notice of Privacy Policy. Below is our Notice of Privacy Policy Form referenced in your New Patient paperwork. If you want to view the document and/or print a copy for your records, you may do so below.
No Surprises Act
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