Some services will need to be referred out to a more specialized provider such as chiropractic, dental, and vision services, mammograms, x rays, advanced imaging, obstetrics, orthopedic, cardiac, or mental health and substance abuse. In these cases, the miCare providers will assist the patient by finding the best option for them in the Blue Shield network and providing a referral so the patient can receive the advanced level of care they require by utilizing the CUSD Health Plan.
The Health Center is funded by the CUSD Health Plan. Active members, retirees, COBRA members and covered dependents who are on the Clovis Unified health plan may use the Center.
Patients not covered under the CUSD plan may not use the Health Center. The Health Center is funded by the CUSD health plan. Services are for active employees, retirees, and their dependents who are covered under the Clovis Unified health plan.
There will be no limits to the number of visits to the Health Center.
We ask for a 24-hour cancellation, we understand life is busy, so we allow one missed appointment before we issue a reminder letter.
By patient’s scheduling their appointment on line or on the mobile app, and specifying the type of appointment they need, miCare can manage appointments and predict appropriate staffing levels to stay on schedule. The health center will block several appointment times each day for same day sick visits. For same day visit requests, the member may call the Health Center to request open times.
The Health Center will provide primary care services to children over the age of 2 years old. We recommend all services for vaccinations and well child visits be seen by a Pediatrician. We hope to staff the center with Family practice physicians.
Yes. Patients will be able to view which provider is scheduled for that day when they book their appointment and may schedule with the provider they are most comfortable with.
You may keep your primary doctor and use the Center as needed.
The Health Center will release and/or request your medical information upon your request and a signed release form.
Recuro Telemedical Doctor, which will provide consults for our members, offers prescriptions for a wide range of conditions. These include, but are not limited to, drug classes such as antibiotics and antihistamines. Short-term prescriptions for maintenance medicines may also be obtained in cases where a member is in transition to a new doctor or traveling.
It is important to note that Recuro is not a drug fulfillment warehouse. In the event a doctor does prescribe medication, he/she will limit the supply based on state regulations
Recuro doctors do not issue prescriptions for substances controlled by the DEA, non-therapeutic, and/or certain other drugs. These include, but are not limited to, antidepressant drugs. Also, non-therapeutic drugs are not prescribed.
miCare provides an acute pre-packaged medication dispensing system in which their onsite clinicians dispense the top 50+ most frequently prescribed medications as allowed by California State law. Please note that miCare does not dispense controlled substances.
In addition miCare has an integrated ePrescribing application within their Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for electronic data entry of prescriptions and reported medications. The prescription entered by the clinician is electronically linked to the CUSD CVS Rx program, and the prescription is then sent electronically to the pharmacy or mail order service where the prescription is filled.
When a patient schedules their visit, they will be able to view which provider is scheduled for that day, members will then have the opportunity to schedule with the provider they are most comfortable
Referrals will be made to a specialist on the Blue Shield network for services that cannot be treated at the Health Center.
miCare adheres to the California State standards of accreditation and licensing. miCare has a high standard of care and takes time to select the right Board-Certified providers.
Will Clovis Unified have access to my health information and will it be separate from my employment records?
miCare Health Centers operate in a paperless environment and maintain all patient records in an electronic format that is fully compliant with the data and security requirements of HIPAA and state laws. miCare has the necessary controls, policies, and procedures in place to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information systems containing employee personal health information (EPHI).
CUSD will not have access to any employee medical file or information.