A Closer Look into Services, Products, and Ancillary Care Support

Many ancillary support providers work alongside the primary physician to assist in patient care.  In this chapter, we will take a closer look at the entire healthcare system’s services offering that are provided outside the doctor’s practice. And identify how these support professional’s assistance play an intricate and important role in the treatment and prevention of disease and the recovery of your health.

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to

• Classify ancillary services and products.
• Recognize the usefulness of outside care and manage it more efficiently.
• Move through the healthcare industry’s large wheelhouse more effectively.