We're Getting a Facility Dog!
Phone: 616.780.2324 Fax: 616.431.2407
A.J. Rush, MD Pediatric & Adult Pain, Disability & Rehabilitation Medicine
Updates & Announcements
Meridian Medicaid
Unlike most physicians in private practice, I accept patients with Medicaid. There are a lot of reasons, and it's complicated, but at the end of the day I just feel that it's the right thing to do.
The main reason why most physicians don't accept Medicaid is that it pays very poorly. I have to run my practice very differently so I can afford to accept Medicaid. Still, I have to pay my staff, the mortgage, and all my other bills... and, like you, I must do so on time.
Meridian Medicaid hasn't paid our office for six months. They now owe almost $10,000 for 40 patients.
I am very sorry, but as of September 26th, I cannot see Meridian Medicaid patients until Meridian pays their bills. Hopefully this will not take very long.
Current patients: I will refill medications for two months, then if the situation continues you must find a new doctor. If you are on medications which must be gradually tapered then, if you have not found another doctor, of course I will prescribe your medications during the taper.
New patients who've already been scheduled: Your appointment will be postponed until this problem is resolved.
New referrals: We will call you to schedule an appointment once this issue is resolved.
Your healthcare is important. Meridian has given me no reason to think they are taking this problem seriously. I encourage you to call Meridian at 888.437.0606 or email memberservices.mi@mhplan.com.
We're Getting a Facility Dog!
PAWS With A Cause has approved us for a facility dog. We don't know the dog's name yet, or even if it's a Lab or a Goldie, but somewhere out there, a puppy just finished its first year of training. As soon as they finish they'll come work with us!
Our patients can be vulnerable, scared, struggle to communicate or understand, or simply stressed. Many of them have had far too much exposure to the healthcare system.
Our dog will motivate and reassure our patients. We hope our patients will look forward to their appointments and seeing their furry friend.
It takes a lot to raise and train a facility dog. Thousands of hours of volunteers' time... and $6,000 up-front and $2,500 each year after that. Caring for patients with disabilities is our passion. We'd really appreciate any help you can give!
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Pediatric Injuries & Disabilities
Pediatric Injuries & Disabilities
Work injuries
Strokes
Concussions
Brain or spinal cord injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Arthritis
Gait & movement disorders
Adults with childhood-onset disabilities
People's lives are often complicated. Adding a serious health problem commonly has a major impact on multiple aspects of their day-to-day function, from basic self care to ambulation to wo
Work injuries
Strokes
Concussions
Brain or spinal cord injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Arthritis
Gait & movement disorders
Adults with childhood-onset disabilities
People's lives are often complicated. Adding a serious health problem commonly has a major impact on multiple aspects of their day-to-day function, from basic self care to ambulation to work to caring for their children. Our focus isn't just upon your disease, it's on you and your life.
Pediatric Injuries & Disabilities
Pediatric Injuries & Disabilities
Pediatric Injuries & Disabilities
Concussions
Sports injuries
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Developmental delay
Brain or spinal cord injuries
Strokes
Transverse myelitis
Sometimes it seems that the worst things happen to the nicest kids. The fact is that anything that can happen to an adult can happen to a child. The difference is that kids aren't just trying to heal an injury or m
Concussions
Sports injuries
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Developmental delay
Brain or spinal cord injuries
Strokes
Transverse myelitis
Sometimes it seems that the worst things happen to the nicest kids. The fact is that anything that can happen to an adult can happen to a child. The difference is that kids aren't just trying to heal an injury or manage a disability, they're still growing and developing at the same time.
Pain Management
Developmental & Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
Developmental & Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
Migraines & other headache disorders
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome/
myalgic encephalitis
Rheumatologic disorders
Myofascial pain
Complex regional pain syndrome
Cancer pain
Regardless of the label you've been given, or even if you've been told, “It's all in your head”... Have you been pushed to accept one-size-fits-nobody solutions? Have y
Migraines & other headache disorders
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome/
myalgic encephalitis
Rheumatologic disorders
Myofascial pain
Complex regional pain syndrome
Cancer pain
Regardless of the label you've been given, or even if you've been told, “It's all in your head”... Have you been pushed to accept one-size-fits-nobody solutions? Have you been told that you can have medications or you can have health and wellness but you can't have both?
Developmental & Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
Developmental & Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
Developmental & Neurobehavioral Pediatrics
Autism
ADHD
Cognitive impairment
Developmental coordination disorder
Functional behavioral constipation
Speech/language delay
Learning disorders
The emphasis in pediatric developmental disorders is often on the obvious, visible, traditionally physical disabilities. Invisible disabilities matter, too!
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