Executive Health

Executive Health Practitioner Associations are coming together to customize health programs for groups of executives and independent businesses with an objective of reducing the lost productivity time. At the core of many Executive Healthcare packages is an Executive Physical. In many instances, the doctor will travel to company facilities in order to perform a basic physical for all executive members. In others, as in the case of Elite IPA (Independent Practitioner Association), the office visit is an option, but executives are given the benefit of in-depth diagnostic treatment, which allows for an even more in-depth analysis of their health than what is typical. This level of the physical exam, given at a time that is convenient for the executive, is to have a positive impact on the bottom line. The average wait to see a physician is 68 minutes. There is no wait with the IPA Health associates for executives. IPA works around the schedule. Nor does IPA rush the visit. The visit is complete only when all of the concerns and questions answered. For those who prefer to communicate in writing, IPA is only an e-mail away. IPA physicians travel with hand-held e-mail devices for quick responses. Furthermore, IPA does not rush the visit. The visit is complete only when all of the concerns and questions are answered. Of course, there are times when one just wants to speak directly with the doctor on the telephone. One of the first things given to a new IPA patient is the doctor’s personal cell phone number. Wherever business or pleasure takes you, IPA is just a phone call away. Turn to IPA’s Executive Health for a complete executive physical that looks at health from all angles. True health and wellness is only achieved when there is a good understanding of the family history and personal medical history. IPA offers the latest in both non-invasive and blood-based cardiovascular screening testing. For early cancer detection, there may be reason to consider modern scanning approaches, including the PET technology. The integration of state-of-the-art cancer detection approach is a major feature of the program, as is ready access to leading specialists for preventive consultations.

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Physician Ownership and Other Transparency

SEC. 6001. LIMITATION ON MEDICARE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS FOR HOSPITALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1877 of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395nn) is amended—
(1) in subsection (d)(2)—
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking   and’’ at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the
end and inserting   ; and’’; and
© by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
© in the case where the entity is a hospital, the hospital
meets the requirements of paragraph (3)(D).’’;
(2) in subsection (d)(3)—
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking   and’’ at the end;
(B) in subparagraph ©, by striking the period at the
end and inserting   ; and’’; and
© by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
(D) the hospital meets the requirements described in
subsection (i)(1) not later than 18 months after the date of
the enactment of this subparagraph.’’; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(i) REQUIREMENTS FOR HOSPITALS TO QUALIFY FOR RURAL
PROVIDER AND HOSPITAL EXCEPTION TO OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT
PROHIBITION.—
(1) REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED.—For purposes of subsection
(d)(3)(D), the requirements described in this paragraph
for a hospital are as follows:
(A) PROVIDER AGREEMENT.—The hospital had—
(i) physician ownership or investment on December
31, 2010; and osection 10601(a)(1) amended this
clause by striking ‘February 1’ and inserting ‘August 1’;
section 1106(1) of HCERA further amended this clause
by striking ‘August 1, 2010’ and inserting ‘December
31, 2010’; shown to reflect probable intent.
(ii) a provider agreement under section 1866 in
effect on such date.
(B) LIMITATION ON EXPANSION OF FACILITY CAPACITY.—
Except as provided in paragraph (3), the number of
operating rooms, procedure rooms, and beds for which the
hospital is licensed at any time on or after the date of the
enactment of this subsection is no greater than the number
of operating rooms, procedure rooms, and beds for
which the hospital is licensed as of such date.

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