Welcome to Nova Integrated Care!

Eagle River, WI

What is Membership Medicine?

Nova Integrated Care is primarily a membership model of practice. There will be a monthly fee in order to allow the providers to meet you at your level of need with office visits, email, phone, or text responses as needed. In order to keep costs down we will not be submitting to insurance for patients but providing bills for you to submit to your insurance for repayment.

We seek a better relationship between provider and patient without the hassles involved with the traditional primary care experience. Our monthly membership fee allows a provider to control the number of patients she sees, which benefits every patient through enhanced provider availability, convenience, and other services.

Current plans we will be credentialed with are United, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare.

NEW! Now Offering DOT Medical Exams and Employer Options

Why Choose Nova Integrated Care?

In a landscape filled with healthcare options, choosing a provider is vital to your good health.

We care about your health

We want you to live your best life, and we want you to do it for as long as possible. We are dedicated to work with you to develop the optimal plan to keep you healthy and happy.

Immediate attention from your provider

Enhanced and immediate communication with your chosen provider. No more waiting for appointments or hoping your provider will find the time to call you back.

Old school flavor in a modern setting

We do not practice assembly-line medicine. We listen to you to better understand where you come from so we can help you where you are. It is our deepest wish to form a relationship with you and your family.

Nearly 70 years of medical experience

The three providers and co-owners of Nova Integrated Care total nearly 7 decades of combined medical experience.

Proactive, not reactive

Our primary objective is to help you achieve health and wellness, and not just to see you when you're ill (although we're certainly ready to help you when you're sick).

Free cookies

Yes. You read that right. We'll do our best to keep cookies on hand for anyone who needs them. You won't find free cookies at big-box medicine.

Traditional vs Membership Medicine

Traditional Medicine

LACK OF ACCESS

In some regions, there are issues with access to healthcare services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. This can lead to delayed or inadequate care, negatively impacting health outcomes.

FOCUS ON REACTIVE CARE

Traditional healthcare models often emphasize reactive rather than preventive care. There may be a greater focus on treating illnesses and diseases rather than proactively working to prevent them.

LIMITED TIME WITH PROVIDERS

Many patients feel rushed during appointments, with limited time for thorough discussions about their health concerns. This can lead to misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, and inadequate patient education.

LOW EMPHASIS ON HOLISTIC CARE

Traditional models may not always prioritize holistic approaches to healthcare, including mental health, lifestyle factors, and patient well-being. The focus might be more on treating specific symptoms or diseases.

INSURANCE-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

The involvement of insurance companies in healthcare decisions can sometimes influence the choices made by healthcare providers. This may lead to overreliance on tests and procedures that are reimbursed well by insurance, rather than those that are most beneficial for the patient.

Membership Medicine

PROMPT AVAILABILITY OF CARE

Members typically have enhanced availability from their healthcare provider, including longer appointment times, same-day or next-day appointments, and extended office hours. This can lead to more personalized and timely care.

FOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE CARE

The membership model often emphasizes preventive care and wellness, aiming to address health concerns before they become serious issues.

FEWER PATIENTS PER PROVIDER

Providers in membership medicine often limit the number of patients they accept, allowing for more time and attention to be devoted to each individual.

DIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATIENT AND PROVIDER

The model aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by removing the intermediaries, such as insurance companies, and allowing for more direct communication and collaboration.

NO INSURANCE FOR ROUTINE CARE

The membership fee covers routine primary care services, and patients are encouraged to maintain high-deductible or catastrophic insurance plans to cover more significant medical expenses.

Frequent Questions About Membership Medicine and Nova Integrated Care

Traditional medicine and membership medicine represent different approaches to healthcare delivery, each with its own set of characteristics. Here are the key differences between traditional and membership medicine:

  1. PAYMENT MODEL
    Traditional Medicine: Typically operates on a fee-for-service model where healthcare providers bill insurance companies for each service rendered.
    Membership Medicine: Involves a subscription or membership fee paid directly by patients to healthcare providers, covering a set of services without involving insurance for routine care.
  2. INSURANCE INVOLVEMENT
    Traditional Medicine: Relies heavily on insurance coverage for reimbursing healthcare services, leading to complex and often confusing billing processes and massive administrative overhead.
    Membership Medicine: Often minimizes involvement with insurance for routine services, aiming to simplify billing and reduce administrative burdens, allowing care providers more opportunity to devote to personal patient care.
  3. AVAILABILITY OF CARE
    Traditional Medicine: Access to healthcare providers is often limited, with standard appointment times, potential wait times, and less direct communication.
    Membership Medicine: Typically offers enhanced access, such as longer appointment times, same-day or next-day appointments, and direct, accelerated communication with healthcare providers.
  4. PREVENTATIVE CARE
    Traditional Medicine: Typically emphasizes reactive care, addressing illnesses and diseases after they occur.
    Membership Medicine: Places a strong emphasis on preventive care and healthy lifestyle, encouraging regular check-ups and proactive health management.
  5. PATIENT LOAD
    Traditional Medicine: Healthcare providers often manage substantial patient panels, potentially leading to shorter appointment times and less individualized care.
    Membership Medicine: Providers place a limit on the number of patients they accept, allowing for a compact patient panel and more personalized attention.
  6. ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD
    Traditional Medicine: Involves significant administrative overhead related to insurance billing, claims processing, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
    Membership Medicine: Aims to reduce administrative burdens, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.
  7. FOCUS ON HOLISTIC CARE
    Traditional Medicine: Does not typically prioritize holistic approaches to healthcare, such as addressing lifestyle factors and mental health.
    Membership Medicine: Places a greater emphasis on holistic care, taking into account the overall well-being of the patient.

Membership medicine is not necessarily a substitute for regular health insurance. Speciality care, hospitalization, and other major medical expenses not addressed by membership medicine plans make health insurance a wise choice.

Having both Membership Medicine and health insurance can provide a comprehensive approach to your healthcare needs, addressing various aspects of medical care. Each serves a distinct purpose, and together, they offer a more well-rounded strategy for managing your health and financial well-being. Membership Medicine provides direct availability to primary care services, emphasizing preventive care, and offering a more personalized and accessible relationship with your primary care provider. Health insurance, on the other hand, addresses major costs, including specialty care, hospitalizations, surgeries, and other significant medical expenses. Health insurance acts as a financial safety net for unexpected and high-cost medical events.

Besides being professional and utterly dedicated to helping you achieve good health, our providers are thick-skinned and won’t get their feelings hurt if you think one of the other providers might be a better fit. Try opening the conversation with “It’s not you, it’s me…”

The details of our “Baked Goods Patient Retention and Temptation Program” are still being finalized, but yes, that’s our plan. Probably a good idea to schedule appointments early in the day (just to be safe).

Questions? We're ready to answer!

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