It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year, which makes 2021 one of the most anticipated years on record, and for good reasons. Why not welcome in a new year by saying “Goodbye” to old injuries and “Hello” to a new you! Don’t postpone getting that treatment you want, and the treatment you deserve. Now is the time to take care of your health!
As 2020 comes to a close, you may have reached your out-of-pocket insurance deductibles. If so, this is the perfect time to address your discomfort or mobility issues. With flexible holiday schedules and no deductibles, what are you waiting for?
Act Fast to Maximize Your Health Benefits
Too many patients avoid seeking treatment for troublesome conditions simply because they don’t want to pay a fee to be seen by a professional. Most insurance plans come with a predetermined deductible, which needs to be met before services will be covered partially or entirely by your insurance provider.
You begin contributing to your deductible via both planned and perhaps unplanned visits to medical professionals throughout the year. The costs associated with these visits often add up more quickly than you think, so you may be close to reaching your deductible.
Once the year is over, a new deductible will take effect, leaving you back at the starting point for another year of costs and fees. This is exactly what makes the last few months of the year an opportune time to address your most pressing needs for orthopaedic care.
In addition to reviewing your health insurance deductible, now is also an excellent time to check your FSA (Flexible Spending Account), if you have one. An FSA is an account used to pay for healthcare expenses, but the funds expire at the end of the year – any money left over is forfeited. Schedule an appointment now to use up this benefit before the end of the year!
Don’t Wait, Schedule an Appointment Today!
Whether you’re searching for assistance with general orthopaedic conditions or in need of more specialized care, The Orthopaedic Center has everything you need to get back to feeling like your old self in the New Year.
Be sure to schedule your appointment before the end of 2020 and start 2021 off with a better, healthier you!
Whether you’re a fan, a player, or both, once the love of sport gets ahold of you, it never lets go. Long after your prime playing days are in the rearview mirror, there is always that inner athlete that hungers to continue that competitive spirit. You could certainly count Jerald Hutnik as one of those athletes. He is a lover of soccer and had been playing at a high level since high school. Jerald was a highly sought-after D1 soccer player, who later played professionally overseas, as well as for the U.S. NATO teams. Throughout all his competitions and even today, Jerald has always considered himself lucky that he had never sustained an injury from playing soccer. As a goalie, you use both your hands AND feet…a position that over time, could see some wear and tear on your joints and muscles. After playing for years, that was something that Jerald was prepared for. What he didn’t see coming was a pair of injuries that put him on the path to see Dr. James Hughey.
Jerald found himself in a very familiar spot, after having seen Dr. Hughey once before for the same injury. “I had worked with his staff the first time, and they were all so polite and friendly. They remembered me and my case. I wasn’t just another number,” says Hutnik. “Dr. Hughey was right on point with my diagnosis. There was no guessing. He told me everything I needed to know, before I needed to know it. Doc was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great bedside manner, which is very important to me.” Jerald explains how both surgeries and recoveries went very well, with no problems at all. “These guys are quality pros. They treat you right and you’re going to have great service. When you have folks who are knowledgeable and friendly, you’ll have a great experience.”
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One of the most exciting things about being a young student-athlete is the potential opportunity to play at the collegiate level. The off-season is a time for an athlete to grow, learn, and improve upon areas they may have been challenged with in the previous season or the time to improve upon their overall game. Conditioning, weights, and practices are all areas athletes focus on to bring their game to the next level.
Says Zach: “Dr. Greco made things easy for me to understand and took the time to explain everything to me. He knew it was a very important time for me as I was being recruited by many schools… but, he reassured me that I would be just fine, and I would be ready. I ended up with 20 scholarship offers. Dr. Greco was always honest, so it was easy to trust what he said. His team treated me great, which I really appreciated. The Athletic Trainers, along with his team, provide me with a top-shelf experience.”