At Actively Fused, our mission is to empower clients to navigate the healthcare maze and get the best care possible.

We encourage you to use the following patient empowerment principles in managing your care. They can raise the standards of care you receive, provide higher satisfaction, advance better quality of life, and improve financial outcomes as you navigate the healthcare maze.

Empower Your Treatment:

Take responsibility for your own health and well-being.

Research your symptoms prior to seeing the doctor, and your condition after receiving a diagnosis.

Evaluate your doctor’s knowledge of supporting evidence for treatment and vote with your feet.

Approach your doctor as you would any other service provider.

Try to stay positive.

Maintain your own health record to manage – and own – your condition.

Exercise – it’s your best health defense and relieves stress.

Never limit your options due to pre-conceived notions about “alternative” medicine.

Take your prescribed medications unless you experience severe side effects.

Empower Your Financial Wellbeing:

Investigate bills and Explanation of Benefits like your credit card or bank statement.

Never assume that your doctor’s staff will handle it for you.

Study your insurance benefits summary before you need it.

Utilize providers listed as in-network to save money.

Research your treatment plan and know your financial options.

Advocate your patient’s rights by appealing.

Never give up and don’t give in.

Call the customer service department of your insurance carrier.

Educate yourself – it saves you money and time.