I am a nephrologist in Tucson. CareMore is a major Medicare Advantage Plan in Arizona. Effective May 2018, CareMore has elected to restrict access for their patients with kidney disease to a single group of nephrologists in Arizona. My concern is that patients with kidney disease will potentially lose access to their current kidney physician.
Patients with advanced kidney disease are vulnerable and at risk. Changing physicians in a late stage of their disease process could potentially adversely affect their health. As a provider, I need to advocate for my patients. I am asking for your support and help stand up for citizens in Arizona. We cannot let health plans and business determine the healthcare we receive. We cannot let them undermine the physician-patient relationships.
Please write or call CareMore and voice your dissatisfaction at (800) 499-2793.
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Thank you for your concern and action.
David Whittman, MD, MPH
Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.

