Frequently Asked Questions
How much do visits cost?
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New patient visit (does not include prior JSC patients): $900. This is a 2-3 hour in-person appointment which includes a comprehensive evaluation reviewing your health history, current symptoms, medical records, diagnostic test results, and a physical exam.
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Initial follow up visit (also for prior JSC patients who are re-establishing care with their provider): $600. This is a 1.5 hour appointment which includes review of medical history and any lab or imaging orders with your provider, an evaluation of your stabilization process, and the development of a specialized plan of care.
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Subsequent follow up visits: $450. This is a 45 minute appointment (in-person or virtual) to include an evaluation of your response to treatment and a plan for continued care and progression. Prescribing medications and ordering labs can be done during this appointment.
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Case Management Consult: $400. This is a 45 minute virtual follow up appointment reviewing medical information and your response to treatment. You will be given a treatment plan and/or recommendations which will be implemented by a local practitioner. No prescriptions or lab or procedure orders will be provided by RHW for these visits. ​
Case Management Consult: Explained
Telehealth laws of 2024 have become more strict, and therefore for many states it is illegal for an out-of-state clinician (including physicians) to provide medical services via telehealth if they do not have a license. This being said, we have done extensive research identifying ways to continue to provide our patients uninterrupted care. Here is what we found:
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Not all states require a license so long as we share our office notes / collaborate with a local PCP. This means that for many patients, we will be able to perform normal telehealth appointments without delay.
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Some states do not require a full license, but rather a registration as a telehealth provider which is a faster and easier process. ​
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For states that do require a license, often the process can take weeks to months which means there may be a significant delay before we can perform true telehealth appointments. This is where the case management consults come in.
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We will be doing our best to provide a comprehensive care plan during our on-site appointments so you are less likely to require medication adjustments for follow up appointments in case local providers are hesitant to prescribe the recommended medications.
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Please note: so long as medications are prescribed during your on-site appointment, you will be able to fill them at a local pharmacy
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RHW providers will divide-and-conquer the state licenses to optimize time and mitigate costs so we can provide continuity of care for as many patients as possible.
How much does IV antibiotic therapy cost?
IV therapy will be a monthly fee of $2500. This will include the cost of taking responsibility and managing of the IV line, your monthly visit, access to on-call service, as well as other services that will be further outlined for patients who receive IV treatment. This will not include the price of antibiotics which will be supplied by a trusted compounding pharmacy.​
What kind of treatment will you be doing, is it similar to the treatment protocols before?
Yes, we will be using similar treatment protocols. Treatment will remain largely the same using pulsed antibiotics, addressing biofilm and cyst forms of the bacteria, and treating for coinfections. We also will continue to use supplements and medications to support and stabilize patients so that they are able to better tolerate their protocols.
We are hoping to expand the post-treatment healing aspect of care and broaden our understanding of how best to help restore patients to their full health. So in that way we will be expanding upon previous treatment methods over time. Anyone with good resources you would like us to read up on would be welcome! We are looking forward to continuing to learn.
Will we be seeing international patients and performing telehealth visits with them?
Yes, we will be seeing international patients and performing telehealth visits to follow up on treatment. ​
Will we be taking insurance?
No, we will not be taking insurance. You are able to submit an invoice to your insurance for reimbursement depending upon your insurance provider, but payment to us is due at the time of your appointment.
Will RHW be offering support and treatment for pediatric patients?
We will be treating pediatric patients 10+ years old. Patients who are younger will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the potential to be referred elsewhere.
What does the intake process look like?
We will be reaching out to you to schedule your appointment and begin the registration process in the next week or so (specific timeline updates to come). Registration paperwork will be done virtually. An intake form detailing your past medical history will be provided virtually to help prepare for and guide your initial appointment. Your previous medical records will need to be provided for our records and review.
Will RHW have access to your previous records?
RHW does not have access to previous records. You will have to request them and submit them to us.