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Old 05-14-2013, 08:22 PM
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Good question. Since the doctors are salaried, who pays the salary? Is there an upfront fee, an annual fee and does Medicare cover any of the fees?

Also been wondering if one of their patients is admitted to any of the area hospitals, will these doctors treat the patient in hospital for non surgical follow up or will routine care be handled by a hospitalist?
In msg. #40, dgammon6 posted a link the The Villages Health website. The FAQs have most of the answers -- Frequently Asked Questions | The Villages Health

Is there an upfront fee? No
An annual fee? No
Does Medicare cover any of the fees? Yes, since the fees are the normal and customary fees
Will these doctors treat the patient in hospital for non surgical follow up Yes or will routine care be handled by a hospitalist? and Yes