Does my doctor need to refer me to be in a program?
Anyone can join but we will contact your doctor to get a referral as one is required for insurance purposes.
Who are you guys and what do you guys do?
We are Tele-Health program, the new next generation in traditional therapy. We provide Full Pulmonary support from your home. Each program provides: Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietary suggestions, and an assigned Pulmonologist. Stress Management, Yoga, a lot of education classes, and dance therapy. In our therapy program you see the practitioner they can see you (Tele-Rehab) all from your phone, TV, Computer or Tablet. You will interact with your assigned practitioner throughout the program. Your assigned practitioner will be responsible for implementing therapy, educating you, and monitoring you throughout the program making sure you meet realistic goals. The program can be up to 72 sessions inside 24 weeks paid by insurance in most cases. The goal is to get it done in 36 sessions 12 weeks. PRO will communicate to your doctor if you have one, about any issues or updates about your health and performance.
What insurance do you take?
yes, we are approved through Medicare and some Medicaid as well as commercial insurances but we do take people without insurance giving payment options if necessary at a rate that is easy for the patient to afford.
Why is your program so inexpensive?
PRO’s program was developed for people that can’t afford traditional rehabilitation or can’t reach one that works with your schedule. Our practitioners only enter your home digitally, not physically lessening the cost. We designed the program to be reasonable especially for those that don’t have insurance coverage but with same or better success rates then a traditional rehabilitation facility.
Is this a membership program?
We do have a maintenance program that works like a membership program, but we do work with our participants to offer a “self-pace membership program.”
What does a program entail?
Well in our program we must first educate you on technique and the do’s and don’ts. After your educated then we work on the exercises from start to finish. There are times when your assigned practitioner will have you check your home AC filter to check for cleanliness or go over and demonstrate how your taking your respiratory medications. If he or she sees complications, they will send you things to help you throughout the program length. You will work with a Dietitian, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Doctors and often others to orchestrate the proper therapy program, which is all included with all the programs, it’s another reason why our success rates are one of the highest if not the highest.
What are your Success Rates Determined?
Pre and Post exercise toleration data, a CAT (COPD Assessment Test) and a 6 Minute Walk Test, MMRc scale and when warranted a PFT.
Do I have to give you my Medical History?
Yes, this is a certified program, and we follow protocols and procedures just like any doctor’s office or clinic, you don’t have to but the more we know about your current health the better we can know how to deliver an answer to your problem.
My friend signed up and had severe COPD, but his doctor tested him after to check for lung functions measurements after the program and he does not have COPD!! Did you guys cure it and can I get the same results?
It is common to find people missed diagnosed with COPD. We don’t cure it but we do find people who do therapy return to better lung functions status, but it depends if the patient does the work. Results vary from patient to patient depending on the amount of therapy you implement.
My friend is a Respiratory Therapist; can he just do pulmonary rehab for me?
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is not necessarily taught in schools but teach in hospitals or on the job training. Would you feel better being rehabilitated by the top elite or just any therapist? We teach students on therapy; you would be surprised how many practitioners don’t know proper technique. Our therapists go through tons of training and certifications through the AACVPR. Each therapist is certified with both Cardiac & Pulmonary rehabilitation certifications.
I went to pulmonary rehab, and it did nothing for me, how is that going to be with you guys?
In the field of rehabilitation, you will find bad programs as well as good programs, we hold one of the highest success rates in Tele-Health and Pulmonary Rehabilitation facilities to date. ATS or the American Thoracic Society stated that online rehabilitation is just as successful as any traditional rehab facility.
How long is the program?
Medicare allows for up to 72 sessions but expect results! The program can last longer if your doctor warrants continuation of therapy as severity of disease can vary from patient to patient. This program is a life changer.
Do I need to buy the equipment to do the therapy?
No, it is better to buy the equipment but there are alternatives to the equipment that we can help you with. Basic equipment are as follow:
- Incentive Spirometer
- Blood Pressure Machine
- Pulse Oximeter
- Medium strength therapy bands
- Free weights (soup cans and water bottles work well) up to 5 lbs.
How do you coach/inspire my mom or dad to do the therapy?
By law we cannot force someone to do anything they do not want to do, that’s the same in hospitals and facilities alike. So, we use fun in a group setting to capture the present for a better future.
No, we do work with your primary doctor and its common for our doctors to communicate with your Primary Care Physician to talk about recommendation
Do I have to travel to your facility to do therapy?
No, all therapies are done at home on your time and on your phone, laptop, or TV. We will set you up with everything if needed.