CAM PPO Provider

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http://www.camppoamerica.com/employers.aspx


CAM PPO Background

Preventive Medicine Group and AdvoCare Inc. have been doing business with Parker Hannifin for over 20 years collectively. When Parker Hannifin initiated a plan to include medical coverage for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services under its self-insured benefit plan, Preventive Medicine Group and AdvoCare Inc. joined together to launch CAM PPO of America, Inc., a non-risk-assuming PPO. The incisive leadership of Parker Hannifin executives, recognizing the value added for employees through the increased availability CAM treatment options, fostered the groundwork of CAM PPO of America, Inc. This organization was created to build a credentialed provider network to accommodate the growing demand for CAM services. Our goal is to guide and encourage the use of CAM services through the Network, and to make it available to other employers.

Our Mission

Our mission at CAM PPO of America, Inc. is to provide a comprehensive and dynamic complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) network. We aim to establish parameters that ensure the best possible quality control and care to patients while providing ongoing oversight of credentialing standards to maintain compliance with practice criteria.

Our Vision 

Our vision is to endow individual empowerment through expanded choices for complementary and alternative medical care. We identify and credential the most qualified CAM practitioners and make their services available at an affordable cost to patients.

About Our Providers

There are many important questions to consider when deciding on a provider for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The term “credentialing” describes an administrative process for evaluating health practitioners’ credentials when they apply to participate as network providers. The credentialing process enables the Network to undertake a detailed evaluation of applications prior to acceptance to enable the Network to include only those health care practitioners that meet appropriate criteria.

The CAM PPO of America, Inc. credentialing process is designed for practitioners with specialties in CAM fields. This process enables the network to evaluate applicants qualifications, education, licensure, background, and related training prior to accepting applicants into the network. The careful scrutiny of participating provider standards in the credentialing process reflects the quality that is CAM PPO’s hallmark, and we hope it empowers your confidence in the care you receive through Network providers. When Starting a CAM Treatment

  • Inform your primary physician of your interest and decision to pursue CAM therapies.
  • Inform your primary physician if you begin a treatment plan that includes dietary changes, including vitamin or herbal supplements.
  • Inform your primary physician of your interest and decision to pursue an exercise program or regular increases in your physical activity.
  • Contact the Member Services if you need assistance finding a CAM PPO of America, Inc. provider. Network provider or have questions about the Network.
  • CAM treatments, like most medical treatments will vary in results. We encourage you to stay involved throughout the treatment process. Write down any questions you have prior to your appointments to help you keep track of your concerns.
  • Take the time to read about a CAM treatment you are considering.

    Questions to Ask a New Provider

  • Although everyone’s specific health concerns vary, it may be helpful to ask if they have been successful in treating people with similar conditions.
  • CAM PPO providers have a wealth of knowledge informing their practices. The providers you select may be able to make suggestions about additional resources, website resources, books or articles about your health concerns and their specialty.
  • Your CAM PPO provider may have expertise in a particular service or treatment approach. Inquire about their specialties and any health conditions with which they may have completed a practicum, work experience, or research.

SERVICES
A number of different CAM procedures and services are available to plan participants.  To learn more about a service, allowable conditions, and approved practitioners, select from the list below or the navigation bar to the left: