Integrative medicine is a medical approach that combines conventional and complementary therapies to treat the whole person. Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare. Our Integrative Functional Medicine team will now be able to use both holistic and conventional approaches to treat chronic disease with a focus on optimal health.
At Root Cause, we strive to get to know you, not just your illness. The main difference? Our providers also prescribe medications, so we are able to use the best of all treatments.
Medicare physician payment decreased 29% from 2001 to 2024, even before the newly proposed cut of 2.8%, according to the American Medical Association. The American Hospital Association (2022) estimated that medical supply expenses increased by 20.6% from pre pandemic times. This coupled with unprecedented inflation and medical supply costs that continue to rise, have resulted in our practice not being able to absorb the growing gap of cost verses reimbursement.
Our business has always run on the model, “Get patients healthy.” Unfortunately, insurance does not cover Integrative Functional Medicine and does not reimburse for healthy patients. The reimbursement we receive gets bigger the more diagnosis codes and prescriptions patients are on. Our business model of helping patients achieve health, reducing illness, and prescriptions, is not how the health care industry works.
All Root Cause charges are up front and clear. We are taking the mystery out of medical billing! There are no more co-pays and unknown costs when going to the doctor. Most insurances allow for a brief visit with a primary care practitioner. As you know, we spend considerably more time talking with patients. As a member of Root Cause, you will have access to longer, on-time appointments with our providers and more one-on-one attention. The waiting rooms will not be crowded. You will have the option to schedule appointments of your choice (in-clinic or telehealth) online through our new system and website. You will also have access to your chart and medical records through a secure app. Patients will have the option to message providers to ask questions about health concerns, prescription refills, or referrals. Members will also receive invitations to wellness events and 10% off other services and supplements.
Wellness Exams, Follow up Visits, Education, Urgent Visits, EKG, Wart Treatments, Trigger Point Injections, Suturing, Skin Tag Removal, Skin Biopsy, PAP Smear, Joint Injection, Ingrown Toenail Removal, Cyst Drainage, Lab Interpretation/Consultation, Health Coaching, Discounts on labs, supplements, services, and Invitations to Wellness Events.
The membership does not cover send out labs (discounted), BIOTE Hormone Replacement Therapy, or Ivy Therapy (coming soon).
Absolutely! We encourage patients to use HSA accounts and avoid taxes for health care costs.
Until November 1, 2024.
In October, the Root Cause team will contact you to establish your membership and reschedule your appointment. Patients who establish membership before January 1, 2025, will receive a complimentary consultation.
Log onto www.accudocrootcause.com and join or email us at rootcause@accudoccare.com and we can help you sign up!
Moving to a Functional Medicine model, we have a comprehensive medical history, lifestyle assessment, and lab report, to create a personalized picture of your overall health. You will leave this 60-minute consultation with a report, education, and a clear path forward to optimize your wellness.
If members are sick, they can schedule an appointment through the website to be seen via telehealth or in the Harrison office. Illness appointments are covered through the membership fee.
Yes! If you have an urgent healthcare issue, as a member, you may book with any provider that has an opening and fits your schedule.
Root Cause is not under the rules and regulations of insurance. We now have flexibility to care for patients via phone, messaging or telehealth, no matter what state you are located.
