The Villages Health Care System

[gomoho]

So our "Marcus Welby" type doctor's office has been up and running and just curious if you had the opportunity to see a doctor at the new Colony Plaza facility what your thoughts are.

Still waiting for information about the doctors assigned to this facility and also still waiting for my "invitation".

Any feedback, good or bad, would be appreciated.

[ilovetv]

I remember reading that the new clinics would be run by contract with this longstanding Family Practice group in Belleview. They have a proven record and would be well qualified to hire and employ the doctors needed for the new clinics here.

One fact of life throughout the nation is that there are too few family practice and internal medicine doctors to go around, as primary care physicians. So it wouldn't be easy to hire for this. Give them a chance. See:

The Family Doctors of Belleview (http://www.245-9157.com/services.html)

[gomoho]

I believe you are correct; however, they are also hiring doctors to fill the spots needed. Wondering which, if any, came over from Belleview and if they are new what their names are, where they came from, etc. Hard to get the info for some reason. May just make a call tomorrow to the Colony Plaza facility and see what I can find out.

[Carla B]

I believe you are correct; however, they are also hiring doctors to fill the spots needed. Wondering which, if any, came over from Belleview and if they are new what their names are, where they came from, etc. Hard to get the info for some reason. May just make a call tomorrow to the Colony Plaza facility and see what I can find out.

And, while you're at it, it'd be wonderful if you could find out the criteria for getting invited to join.

[islandgal]

I see they do not accept secondary insurance - not good

[skyguy79]

And, while you're at it, it'd be wonderful if you could find out the criteria for getting invited to join.The following is quoted from The Villages Health System (http://www.thevillageshealth.com/newparadigm.html):
The focus of this document is the Primary Care component of the Villages Health System. While The Villages Health System will necessarily involve numerous elements and components, the most prominent, most pervasive (and perhaps most visible) incarnation of this new paradigm shall be the introduction of a Primary Care network in which all residents—if they so choose—may have access to a “Medical Home”—called a Care Center—within ten minutes by golf-cart from where they live. Care in medical specialties other than Primary Care may involve travel to where such care is clustered with groups of all key specialists along with the supportive diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and facilities that they employ. But one’s Care Center/Medical Home is expected to be literally near one’s home where it is planned that the majority of medical care the population requires will be provided.
What this quote is basicly indicating is that invitations will be sent out to Villages near the Care Centers and as new centers are built invitations will likewise be sent to Villages nearby. Eventually every resident of The Villages will be given the opportunity of joining.

If anyone has any questions about this, please pose your questions directly to the Villages Health Care System. Their phone number is available on their website. http://www.thevillageshealth.com/ (http://www.thevillageshealth.com/)

[skyguy79]

I see they do not accept secondary insurance - not goodAccepted Insurance by The Villages Health (http://www.thevillageshealth.com/insurance.php)

[Villager Dude]

Each care center is associated with certain villages. If you live in a different village than those you will not be invited to join until the care center for your villages is built. Villages associated with Colony have been identified .

I have selected another doctor because I did not want to wait any longer for my care center to be built.

[Boudicca]

I live in Buttonwood, and stopped by the new medical facility in Colony Plaza on Friday. I learned that the Colony practice is not for Buttonwood residents. A facility for Buttonwood is to be constructed adjacent to, or close, to the Library on 466a and Powell Road. However, I don't think ground has been broken for that project yet. A ways to go.....

[gomoho]

There is a lot of confusion with the first center opening. I am in Hadley (can't get much closer to Colony Plaza) and did not receive an invitation because they were working off 2 lists for people wishing to participate and unfortunately the list I was on did not identify Hadley as one of the villages for Colony Plaza. Said we should hear something in January, but so far nothing and we are still waiting to establish with a doctor in The Villages. Hopefully the first center will get the bugs ironed out so the next openings will not be so confusing.

[skyguy79]

There is a lot of confusion with the first center opening. I am in Hadley (can't get much closer to Colony Plaza) and did not receive an invitation because they were working off 2 lists for people wishing to participate and unfortunately the list I was on did not identify Hadley as one of the villages for Colony Plaza. Said we should hear something in January, but so far nothing and we are still waiting to establish with a doctor in The Villages. Hopefully the first center will get the bugs ironed out so the next openings will not be so confusing.I don't know anything about there being two lists, but I can tell you that I live in Hadley and we're one of the seven Villages that Colony invites are being processed for. Other Villages will receive their invite once their center is built near them. I've been told to expect our invite within a few weeks and that they are rolling out one street at a time. So it will take a little time, but I'm sure you'll also be receiving your invite within the same time frame they told me. I'll suggest that you read the document "New Paradigm for Primary Care" that I have a link to in post #6 of this thread for more insite on this subject.

[OldDave]

Thanks. I've read through the manifesto. On the surface, it sounds attractive. The idea of doctors getting a straight salary follows the Mayo and Cleveland Clinic models, and their success in making patients feel better and be better cannot be argued.

I looked through the web site and again like the feel of it.

But want is the background on how this got started? Is it just the Villages, or is there a corporate medical partner.

I'd like to know what you all think about this approach, and any comments you have.

Thanks,

Dave

[wendyquat]

At least I can pronounce most of the doctors names!:22yikes:

[ijusluvit]

I don't know anything about there being two lists, but I can tell you that I live in Hadley and we're one of the seven Villages that Colony invites are being processed for. Other Villages will receive their invite once their center is built near them. I've been told to expect our invite within a few weeks and that they are rolling out one street at a time. So it will take a little time, but I'm sure you'll also be receiving your invite within the same time frame they told me. I'll suggest that you read the document "New Paradigm for Primary Care" that I have a link to in post #6 of this thread for more insite on this subject.

Hey Skyguy! Thanks for sharing such valuable and accurate information in this thread. I haven't been in TV for a few months and have wondered about the details of the new primary health care system. BTW, if it happens like it appears it will, it will be the best Christmas present we folks have ever received. Thank you Mr Morse!!
My first question is whether you have seen a time line for the opening of the additional centers?

[tumbleweed]

After reading between the lines and considerable research, I have come to the opinion that The Villages Health System could well be an Accountable Care Organization as defined by the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Over 300 such organizations are in the works throughout the country, specifically designed to change Medicare from primarily a fee-for-service system to a coordinated care system. Several such ACOs are listed within Florida. I have not yet seen any specific reference to the The Villages Health System, so I am not saying that this is the fact. However, comparing ACOs with the sparsely provided info to date re The Villages system leads me to my conclusion and opinion. Of course, my opinion is just that.

Here is one good URL for ACOs if interested in further information:

Accountable Care Organizations: Improving Care Coordination for People with Medicare | HealthCare.gov (http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2011/03/accountablecare03312011a.html)

[Villages PL]

Hey Skyguy! Thanks for sharing such valuable and accurate information in this thread. I haven't been in TV for a few months and have wondered about the details of the new primary health care system. BTW, if it happens like it appears it will, it will be the best Christmas present we folks have ever received. Thank you Mr Morse!!
My first question is whether you have seen a time line for the opening of the additional centers?

Before we thank Mr. Morse, I think we should wait to see if Villagers like it.
I suppose some will and some won't. I think it's going to take a while before we get a sense of all the pros and cons.

[ijusluvit]

Before we thank Mr. Morse, I think we should wait to see if Villagers like it.
I suppose some will and some won't. I think it's going to take a while before we get a sense of all the pros and cons.

Are you always so negative? Read what I said. I qualified my praise for Mr. Morse. And I stand by my view of the concept.

I think it takes guts and maturity to admit that your 'multi-billion dollar baby' might be a great place to live but that the health care is not very good. Then to embark on a plan to build 6-10 centers to make care accessible, at HIS expense!! Who's forcing him to do that?

geeeeezzzzzzz

[Roaddog53]

Are you always so negative? Read what I said. I qualified my praise for Mr. Morse. And I stand by my view of the concept.

I think it takes guts and maturity to admit that your 'multi-billion dollar baby' might be a great place to live but that the health care is not very good. Then to embark on a plan to build 6-10 centers to make care accessible, at HIS expense!! Who's forcing him to do that?

geeeeezzzzzzz

Have to agree with you. NO ONE is forcing ANY of these people to go to the new system. Once again, the Morse family is trying to make things better for all. They see a need/deficiency and are trying to correct it with this new this system. People are condemning the entire new system already because they either are not a part of it like they feel they should be, the "me me" attitude of many, or it is not being done fast enough for their liking. I ACTUALLY heard in conversations why do they have to wait versus others who got the invite..Why pick that area first, we were here first, who picks doctors, patients, etc.. Next we will here it was the people with "pull" that got first invites! lol Remember...They didn't have to do it at all! IF it wasn't there, the options would be:
1) Live with what is here now and find your own doctors and hospital you are comfortable going to henceforth. Resolve that it may be too long for you to get into the new system so find something now.
2) Move back to where you came from and complain how bad or good it was there in health care. Than complain on how bad/good the weather and other factors were there. I read some did move back for this reason.
3) Move somewhere else by doing your homework on your "high priority" health care in that new area. What would you be "giving up" for that great health care you want.
4) Wait like everyone else to be invited, and if you are so inclineed than, try it.

[OldDave]

As I said earlier I like the idea of this kind of care, it is badly needed in this country. And places like the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo have proven it works better for the patient and the doctor alike. Of course, who knows if the actual product here will live up to the plan. I certainly hope it does. I know a lot of doctors personally from my career. I find most of them hate the current system of being pressured to order all the tests and procedures they possible can justify. And they see so many patients a day it kills them.

I continue to be puzzled by the argument about "thank you Mr. Morse." It seems we are divided between people who think the Morse family is some dark force hiding from the world and manipulating the TV realm. On the other side people who think everything they do is for the personal good of the residents.

I don't understand either position. This is a business. They are trying to develop a product that continues to sell and make them a handsome return. I don't find any room in that model for them being benevolent to the residents. They are just trying to make it work and work well. If everyone here likes it, all the better. They don't have to plant beautiful flowers and trees, but it makes everyone happier, thus more profitable in the long run.

These clinics will clearly make a profit or they would not be building them. One of the motivations may be that every study I've seen shows these types of practices actually make a better level of profit and their customers and their employees are happier. Sounds like just the kind of place for the bubble.
Plus the developer is surely aware of the millions of dollars going up and down the road to seek medical care outside. I think it could be a gold mine, AND make everyone happier, and healthier.

I sincerely hope it works well and is fully in place mb the time we get there.

[gomoho]

OLDDAVE - I think you are right on with your evaluation. This is a business and TV Healthcare System is part of the business plan - not, as you said, some lovely pie-in-the-sky gift the developer wishes to bestow upon his kingdom. If it works as planned we will all benefit from another idea the Morse family had and acted upon.

Roaddog53 - I believe if you knew of the hoops I have jumped through since June inquiring about The Villages Health System and the fact I live in Hadley and have had many promises broken by those that shouldn't have been making them, you might not be so quick to criticize my frustration.

But what I find most interesting is my original question was "have you been to the new facility as a patient and what are your thoughts" Have yet to have a response to this question.

[Villages PL]

Are you always so negative? Read what I said. I qualified my praise for Mr. Morse. And I stand by my view of the concept.

I think it takes guts and maturity to admit that your 'multi-billion dollar baby' might be a great place to live but that the health care is not very good. Then to embark on a plan to build 6-10 centers to make care accessible, at HIS expense!! Who's forcing him to do that?

geeeeezzzzzzz

Excuse me! Waiting to see how it turns out before giving praise is being negative?

Perhaps you are being negative when you say that Villages health-care is not very good. I like my doctor and I'm sure there are many others who are satisfied with their doctors too. Perhaps the ones who are the most dissatisfied are those who have complex health issues but many of them might be surprised to find that they will be expected to do something themselves to EARN better health. Good luck to them.

[ijusluvit]

Excuse me! Waiting to see how it turns out before giving praise is being negative?

Perhaps you are being negative when you say that Villages health-care is not very good. I like my doctor and I'm sure there are many others who are satisfied with their doctors too. Perhaps the ones who are the most dissatisfied are those who have complex health issues but many of them might be surprised to find that they will be expected to do something themselves to EARN better health. Good luck to them.

No, what's happened so far is worthy of praise. It's a rather noble effort and one of the reasons I like living here.
It's not my statement. If you had looked at the official TV report included in this thread, this is what you would have seen:

The Vision

The Villages is a phenomenon, becoming the largest over 55 community by far in the U.S in only 25 years. In a league of its own, The Villages has taken the concept of a “planned community” to a level never before seen—anywhere. Yet, The Villages suffers what our nation suffers: an unhealthy health care “system,” in which patients consistently express considerable dissatisfaction with everything from care-access to care-quality....

And again, based on the report, Mr. Morse is putting up his money to build 6-10 regional centers. EFFORT deserves praise in my book. And like I said earlier, if it works it will be our best Christmas present.

[ilovetv]

..........And again, based on the report, Mr. Morse is putting up his money to build 6-10 regional centers. EFFORT deserves praise in my book. And like I said earlier, if it works it will be our best Christmas present.

I agree. But....there are a few people here that would condemn and despise the developer if he invented a $10 pill that cures all cancers, simply because they either envy his money and success, or because they are intolerant of his political party.

There are also a few here who would complain about and condemn the developer for the (hypothetical) $10 cancer-curing pill, because it is not "free" to them or they have to pay a $2 co-pay or deductible. They seem "entitled" to such things, for free.

Also, I get really disgusted with people condemning Mr. Morse for developing this medical concept and practice "only for the money". I think these armchair developers and "experts" on developing and financing this innovative new medical system need to stop and think about the time this family spent watching their wife/mother battle cancer and eventually pass away. To me, it's pretty cold-blooded to accuse the survivors of a cancer victim of pressing on toward this community medical system because they're "in it only for the money". Actually, it is quite disgusting.

Sharon Morse, Wife Of Developer, Dies - Orlando Sentinel (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-12-31/news/9912300410_1_gary-morse-morse-home-sharon)

[ijusluvit]

I agree. But....there are a few people here that would condemn and despise the developer if he invented a $10 pill that cures all cancers, simply because they either envy his money and success, or because they are intolerant of his political party.

There are also a few here who would complain about and condemn the developer for the (hypothetical) $10 cancer-curing pill, because it is not "free" to them or they have to pay a $2 co-pay or deductible. They seem "entitled" to such things, for free.

Also, I get really disgusted with people condemning Mr. Morse for developing this medical concept and practice "only for the money". I think these armchair developers and "experts" on developing and financing this innovative new medical system need to stop and think about the time this family spent watching their wife/mother battle cancer and eventually pass away. To me, it's pretty cold-blooded to accuse the survivors of a cancer victim of pressing on toward this community medical system because they're "in it only for the money". Actually, it is quite disgusting.

Sharon Morse, Wife Of Developer, Dies - Orlando Sentinel (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-12-31/news/9912300410_1_gary-morse-morse-home-sharon)

Well said.

[NotGolfer]

I agree. But....there are a few people here that would condemn and despise the developer if he invented a $10 pill that cures all cancers, simply because they either envy his money and success, or because they are intolerant of his political party.

There are also a few here who would complain about and condemn the developer for the (hypothetical) $10 cancer-curing pill, because it is not "free" to them or they have to pay a $2 co-pay or deductible. They seem "entitled" to such things, for free.

Also, I get really disgusted with people condemning Mr. Morse for developing this medical concept and practice "only for the money". I think these armchair developers and "experts" on developing and financing this innovative new medical system need to stop and think about the time this family spent watching their wife/mother battle cancer and eventually pass away. To me, it's pretty cold-blooded to accuse the survivors of a cancer victim of pressing on toward this community medical system because they're "in it only for the money". Actually, it is quite disgusting.

Sharon Morse, Wife Of Developer, Dies - Orlando Sentinel (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-12-31/news/9912300410_1_gary-morse-morse-home-sharon)

Chiming in to agree....well said!! I for one don't know why folks who live here continually criticise most everything. Maybe because they can?? But to me, if one is dissatisfied try somewhere else instead. They will counter "we like the lifestyle" (????) Seems they're talking out of both sides of their mouths in that case. I'm excited the developer is working on making good health-care available here. :MOJE_whot:

[skyc6]

I see they do not accept secondary insurance - not good

When I called, their accepted insurance list was extensive, but you are right in that if you have a secondary insurance, they will not file it and you will have to do that paperwork yourself.
Also, initially a female Dr. named Horner was listed in the paper as being one of the Dr.s coming to Colony and now she is not. Her practice is too established in Bellview and she will remain there.

[skyc6]

When I called, their accepted insurance list was extensive, but you are right in that if you have a secondary insurance, they will not file it and you will have to do that paperwork yourself.
Also, initially a female Dr. named Horner was listed in the paper as being one of the Dr.s coming to Colony and now she is not. Her practice is too established in Bellview and she will remain there.

Also, I read an interesting article in HEALTH magazine this morning. In the article, they interviewed 8-to10 women who have lived to be 100 years old. They asked them what they did or did not do to achieve this. The answers were varied, but each was commented on by a Dr. who weighed in on their ideas. Positive thinking and expectations and positive interractions with their friends was determined to be a powerful ingredient of long lived happy folks!
So I say,' quit yer kevetching' and enjoy what we have here for many, many in the world are not so fortunate.

[Bobcuse]

When I called, their accepted insurance list was extensive, but you are right in that if you have a secondary insurance, they will not file it and you will have to do that paperwork yourself.
Also, initially a female Dr. named Horner was listed in the paper as being one of the Dr.s coming to Colony and now she is not. Her practice is too established in Bellview and she will remain there.

Dr Horner and Dr Pead continue to practice in TV. Although they were slated to move to Colony in the new office, they decided to keep them near their previous location (next to Lowes) by relocating them in the Sharon Morse Building near the hospital. When the Regional Health Care center is built in that area, they supposedly will move there.

[skyc6]

Dr Horner and Dr Pead continue to practice in TV. Although they were slated to move to Colony in the new office, they decided to keep them near their previous location (next to Lowes) by relocating them in the Sharon Morse Building near the hospital. When the Regional Health Care center is built in that area, they supposedly will move there.

When my neighbor asked Dr. Horner last week when she was moving, since this is why the neighbor began going to her, she said she didn't know if she was. The practice would have to decide who was going when the time came, but she didn't think it would be her.

[shalabama]

I went to the offices this morning thinking I could be seen or get an appointment. Remember reading that this was a "marcus welby" type of practice. When I asked to be seen by a doctor as I live in Sanibel, I was told that I was not in their system and could not become a patient until I received an invitation. Instead I was referred to the Urgent Care Center at the Villages Hospital. They were not the least bit busy with only 1 person waiting. What kind of concept is this? It sounds more like a country club that a medical facility.

[skyc6]

I went to the offices this morning thinking I could be seen or get an appointment. Remember reading that this was a "marcus welby" type of practice. When I asked to be seen by a doctor as I live in Sanibel, I was told that I was not in their system and could not become a patient until I received an invitation. Instead I was referred to the Urgent Care Center at the Villages Hospital. They were not the least bit busy with only 1 person waiting. What kind of concept is this? It sounds more like a country club that a medical facility.

I can only tell you that my neighbor goes to this practice, and she likes them, but she must go to the one up on 441 across from lowes. She had hoped that by going to them, since she lives in Sanibel, that she could transfer to colony with the Dr. but now, the Dr. is not sure she is coming to Colony.

[skyguy79]

I don't know why anyone would think that the Colony Care Center is a walk-in clinic. There hasn't even been a rumor that it is one, let alone it being promoted as one. All of us who live in the seven villages that invitations are being sent out to have to patiently wait until they receive their invites before they join, as well as those who are in villages that will be in other centers villages, and I'm glad to hear that we all are most likely being treated equally in the execution of their established process.

[shcisamax]

Is there a phone number to call to ask a question?

[Villager Dude]

I don't know why anyone would think that the Colony Care Center is a walk-in clinic. There hasn't even been a rumor that it is one, let alone it being promoted as one. All of us who live in the seven villages that invitations are being sent out to have to patiently wait until they receive their invites before they join, as well as those who are in villages that will be in other centers villages, and I'm glad to hear that we all are most likely being treated equally in the execution of their established process.

Skyguy79

Could you tell us the 7 villages associated with Colony ?

Do you know if they have identified the villages associated with future locations ?

Thanks

[skyguy79]

I can only tell you that my neighbor goes to this practice, and she likes them, but she must go to the one up on 441 across from lowes. She had hoped that by going to them, since she lives in Sanibel, that she could transfer to colony with the Dr. but now, the Dr. is not sure she is coming to Colony.I too had a provider that moved to The Villages Health System, and was offered to make an appointment with her. I decided to put it off because I'm so close to the Colony clinic and and have reason to be that close that most will not have... the ability to ride my mobility scooter all the way to the center in a reasonable amount of time. I also want to see what options I'll have once I receive my invite before choosing to travel all the way to the Sharon Morse Building. i.e. the assigned provider. That provider I speak of was also supposed to be at Colony, but she's now at Sharon Morse. I do hope the letter arrives soon since I'm getting close to running out of one important medication I need.

[skyguy79]

Is there a phone number to call to ask a question?

It's on their website: Colony Care Center (http://www.thevillageshealth.com/colonycenter.php)

Skyguy79

Could you tell us the 7 villages associated with Colony ?

Do you know if they have identified the villages associated with future locations ?

ThanksThe villages for Colony are:
Sanibel
Charlotte
Fernandia
Gilchrest
Hadley
Hemingway
Duval

I don't know if they've identified the rest yet. They might be waiting to see how this center goes to see if there is a better way of identifying the villages closest to each center, but that's just my thought.

[Villager Dude]

I too had a provider that moved to The Villages Health System, and was offered to make an appointment with her. I decided to put it off because I'm so close to the Colony clinic and and have reason to be that close that most will not have... the ability to ride my mobility scooter all the way to the center in a reasonable amount of time. I also want to see what options I'll have once I receive my invite before choosing to travel all the way to the Sharon Morse Building. i.e. the assigned provider. That provider I speak of was also supposed to be at Colony, but she's now at Sharon Morse. I do hope the letter arrives soon since I'm getting close to running out of one important medication I need.

I think what has happened and this is speculation. Those that have established relationships with their doctors but do not live in the Health Center jurisdiction would not be able to move to follow their doctor.
I believe the doctors did not want to loose their patients.

Just a thought .

[Villager Dude]

I too had a provider that moved to The Villages Health System, and was offered to make an appointment with her. I decided to put it off because I'm so close to the Colony clinic and and have reason to be that close that most will not have... the ability to ride my mobility scooter all the way to the center in a reasonable amount of time. I also want to see what options I'll have once I receive my invite before choosing to travel all the way to the Sharon Morse Building. i.e. the assigned provider. That provider I speak of was also supposed to be at Colony, but she's now at Sharon Morse. I do hope the letter arrives soon since I'm getting close to running out of one important medication I need.

I think what has happened and this is speculation. Those that have established relationships with their doctors but do not live in the Health Center jurisdiction would not be able to move to follow their doctor.
I believe the doctors did not want to loose their patients.

Just a thought .

[janmcn]

I agree. But....there are a few people here that would condemn and despise the developer if he invented a $10 pill that cures all cancers, simply because they either envy his money and success, or because they are intolerant of his political party.

There are also a few here who would complain about and condemn the developer for the (hypothetical) $10 cancer-curing pill, because it is not "free" to them or they have to pay a $2 co-pay or deductible. They seem "entitled" to such things, for free.

Also, I get really disgusted with people condemning Mr. Morse for developing this medical concept and practice "only for the money". I think these armchair developers and "experts" on developing and financing this innovative new medical system need to stop and think about the time this family spent watching their wife/mother battle cancer and eventually pass away. To me, it's pretty cold-blooded to accuse the survivors of a cancer victim of pressing on toward this community medical system because they're "in it only for the money". Actually, it is quite disgusting.

Sharon Morse, Wife Of Developer, Dies - Orlando Sentinel (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-12-31/news/9912300410_1_gary-morse-morse-home-sharon)

What does Sharon Morse's untimely death from cancer over a decade ago have to do with The Villages healthcare system?

[gomoho]

It sounds more like a country club that a medical facility.[/QUOTE]

Now that is funny :1rotfl:

[gomoho]

I was interested in becoming a patient of Dr. Horner in June and was told to wait until the Colony Plaza opened since she will be going there. This is when I got put on the mysterious list. Turns out she didn't come to Colony and is in at Sharon Morse facility. So I said if I become a patient of hers when they move here to the new facility located in that area could I remain a patient if I live in Hadley. The answer "we don't know". Well that is a pathetic answer in my opinion. If I'm going to begin a relationship with a doctor it would certainly be with the expectation of staying with them.

[shcisamax]

If anyone wants to be part of the system and has Aetna insurance, they need to call and ask them to please include Aetna in their providers.

[sharonga]

Just spoke to Ashley at the Colony Plaza office (I live in Sanibel) Packets are being mailed out slowly as to not create havoc at the center. (sort of what she said) Hadley, Charolotte, Sanibel, Fernandino are invited villages ( I may have forgotten one or two) Cannot go there until you receive your package. Ashley was very nice, answered immediately!!

[skyguy79]

It sounds more like a country club that a medical facility.Now that is funny :1rotfl:

I guess Poster1 could always play a round of golf while waiting for their appointments?

If anyone wants to be part of the system and has Aetna insurance, they need to call and ask them to please include Aetna in their providers.Anyone who would like to see the current list of insurance providers, click this link: Accepted Insurance by The Villages Health (http://www.thevillageshealth.com/insurance.php)

[Villages PL]

What does Sharon Morse's untimely death from cancer over a decade ago have to do with The Villages healthcare system?

Answer: Nothing! But, janmcn, you need to be careful because you could be labeled an enemy of the developer for asking such a question.

By the way, did the developer actually invent a $10.00 pill to cure cancer or is this just another fantasy created by those who idolize him? Where are those awful people who would despise the developer for inventing a $10. pill to cure cancer? Let me at 'em, I'll tear them appart! (Just kidding.)

No! It never happened. But there are those who so idolize the developer, and are so protective of him, that they neeed to invent imaginary enemies so as to practice their attack skills. These unwarranted attacks are supposed to serve as a warning to those who would dare question anything the developer does.

Ask questions or express doubts at your own risk!

:duck: