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Central California Alliance for Health
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Scotts Valley, CA 95066
T
hink of your Primary Care
Provider (PCP) as a gateway
to the world of health care.
He or she will be your rst stop
when you’re sick and when you
need advice about staying well.
PCPs can be general practice
or family medicine doctors,
pediatricians, or internists. You can
also choose a clinic to be your PCP.
Among other things, your PCP will:
Guide all of your health care
Treat a wide range of health issues
Help prevent health problems
Refer you to other doctors as
needed
Over time, your PCP will get to
know your health history and help
you make good choices so you can
stay well.
Picking your doctor or
clinic.
e Alliance o ers a
number of doctors and clinics for
you to choose from. How do you
pick the one who’s right for you?
Start with family members or
friends who are members of the
Alliance. Ask what they like about
their doctor. en look in your
provider directory or go on our
website,
www.ccah-alliance.org,
and look at our online directory.
Look in the directory to see if
the provider you want is taking
new patients. en call Member
Services to let us know who you
want.
In general, look for someone who:
Makes you feel at ease
Encourages you to ask questions
Listens to you
Explains things clearly
What is a PCP?
We can help
One of the best ways to stay well is
to work closely with a doctor.
To nd a doctor in our network, call
Member Services at
1-800-700-3874
.
Or you can use our online directory
at
www.ccah-alliance.org.
healthy
living
A newsletter for the members of Central California Alliance for Health
March 2015
Volume 21, Issue 1