We are in a new era in healthcare in which people are paying cash for health services and find that it leads to a better overall healthcare experience, faster recovery times and outcomes that last.
Balanced by Katie has been treating active adult patients under this model for 6 years now. We continue to see the best and most efficient recoveries as well as long lasting change and maintenance of activity levels in our patients.
Our aim below is to identify what our model, a Cash Based Mobile Clinic, consists of and how it differs from the traditional insurance model so that you can make the best decision possible for your own heath needs.
More Time with Your Therapist
Insurance Based Clinic
Average time spent with your physical therapist is 30 mins per visit.
Average number of visits per week is 2-3.
Total time with your PT is 60-90mins per week with 2-3 days of driving time included.
Cash Based Mobile Clinic
Time spent with your physical therapist is 60 mins per visit.
Average number of visits per week is 1-2.
Total time with your PT 60-120mins with no driving time.
Know What You Are Paying Upfront
Insurance Based Clinic
You are subject to the fees of the clinic and the negotiated rate from your insurance company.
If you have a high deductible you, are paying high out of pocket prices in the beginning of care no matter what.
Once you pay off your deductible, you could still be subject to a copay for each visit.
Cash Based Mobile Clinic
You know the price per visit prior to your session and can budget moving forward.
You have more autonomy on how you want to spend your money rather than insurance plans dictating what clinics you go to, what PT you see, how many visits per week, what body part you get treatment for.
You can get reimbursed by your Insurance Company by sending them documentation the clinic provides.
More Personalized Attention
Insurance Based Clinic
You are likely to be scheduled with at least 2-3 other patients there the same time as you.
Your PT may need to keep eyes on and care for multiple patients at once.
Cash Based Mobile Clinic
Your hour with your PT is 100% dedicated to you which ensures a more personalized experience and program made to meet your unique needs.
More Freedom to Address Multiple Issues at Once
Insurance Based Clinic
Insurance companies will only pay for treatment to 1 body part at a time. If you are seeing a PT for back pain and one day you come in with foot pain we can’t treat your foot that day and instead need to schedule a separate appointment for that on another day.
Cash Based Mobile Clinic
We can treat any body part on any day without fearing that insurance will deny our claims. You get better faster because we can address all of your needs in an efficient manner.
Our Cash Based Mobile Clinic successfully serves patients in the surrounding areas of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Clemente, CA.
We offer a complimentary introductory phone call for anyone ready to get started and still having questions. Feel free to schedule a phone call by emailing hello@balancedbykatie.com or go ahead and Book below.