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This is a small private psychiatry practice. It is our goal to provide high-quality care and treat all of our patients in a respectful courteous, and safe manner.  We try our best to make sufficient time to see all of our patients and to get them in as soon as possible when needed.  In order to run a practice such as this where all of our patients are treated as "VIPs" we have to implement strict office policies.  These are some of them:

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit No Surprises Act | CMS

  • All patients are expected to fill out intake forms to make sure they are a good match for this practice and to help guide in the initial treatment.
  • When seen for an initial appointment, patients must have at least a one month supply or refills available for whatever medications they are currently taking.
  • All patients are to give at least 24 hours notice before an appointment to cancel.  We charge $50.00 for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance.  Obviously we do not want you to drive to the office if it is unsafe, and depending on circumstances, this money may be refunded.  Dr. Homer will briefly speak to you on the phone and call in prescriptions if indicated.  In some cases, only enough medicine will be called in until the next appointment.
  • In the case of canceled appointments patients are to take the responsibility to reschedule.
  • There is a 150.00 charge for all letters.  Written reports may cost more depending on the time involved.
  • Payment of co-pays and deductibles are expected to be collected  on the day of each appointment.
  • Patients are expected to give consent to contact their other health care providers and people in their support system if need arises.
  • Patients are expected to agree to be compliant with treatment.  If a higher level of care or another type of treatment becomes indicated, patients are to accept that this is being recommended in their best interest.
  • Patients who need a psychiatrist for legal issues are recommended to see another psychiatrist, perhaps a forensic psychiatrist.
  • Patients being treated with controlled substances e.g. Ativan, Xanax, Valium,  Adderall, and Ritalin, will agree to be seen at least once per month, with the goal of minimizing if not eliminating the need to be on such medications.
  • Pain medications will not be prescribed.
  • Lost prescriptions of controlled substances will result in a taper off of the medicine.
  • Stolen prescriptions of controlled substances will require a copy of a police report before being prescribed again.
  • In the event of being in risk of withdrawal, all patients agree to go to the emergency room or an urgent care center if unable to be seen in the office when they are out of a controlled substance because of any reason.
  • If medications need preauthorization, patients are expected to obtain the paperwork and fill it out to the best of their ability.  There is no guarantee that medications will be approved by insurance.
  • Email and text messages are not used in this practice.   
  • If you have insurance, it is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to verify that Dr. Homer will be reimbursed. Please be advised that although Dr. Homer may be listed as a participating provider with your insurance company, there are many situations where this may not be correct or where Dr. Homer will not be reimbursed for services rendered. If this occurs, please be aware that you will be responsible for the full price of the sessions.