Denali Healthcare is an integrated healtcare network dedicated to
education, the relief of chronic suffering, control of the overuse of narcotic
pain control, and alternative medicine. It was developed by Dr. Robert
Townsend, over the period of several years. Our goal is no less than
re-education of patients to develop reasonable expectations of what pain
management can and cannot do, to reduce their dependency on opiates in favor of
treatment alternatives that have fewer side effects, improve function and
enjoyment of life, and counter the idea so common in our society- have a pain,
take a pill, and if that doesn't work, take another pill.
To accomplish this we take a holistic approach- small doses of medication in
combination to maximize control of pain while minimizing side effects,
alternative medicine (including medical marijuana), and an open mind to
alternative medicine (accupuncture, massage therapy, etc).
We do not accept insurance, not because we are heartless, but because most
patients cannot afford insurance and its related expenses. To help those already on ineffective and addictive doses of narcotic pain medication, we offer suboxone therapy to assist them to wean off opiates.
We can set our own
prices (insurance companies normally dictate the price of every visit down to
the band aids) and have the flexibility to help low income patients, all for
not much more than the co-pays of most insurance companies. Not having to deal
with the delays of denied claims, automatic discounts, billing staff expenses,
etc we can charge what the visit is actually worth, rather than what we have to
charge the insurance company to 'eventually' get part of what it is worth. We
have been on insurance plans, and can still be on them, we simply choose not to
be. The result is patients get affordable healthcare without the expense of
hiring a billing staff and dealing with the aggrevation of the mega insurance
companies.
Dr. Townsend and the staff are never too busy to answer your questions, we
are available to speak to your group on an issue of concern to you, and can
provide expert information to you or your attorney should you need us. Just
give us a call.
Dr. Bob Townsend
www.drbobmmj.com
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