Allied Health Professionals: Expand your health network

Provincial health care plans are relying more and more on Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to increase access to health care. AHPs are practitioners with specialized education and training in health care, but who do not have a medical degree. Common examples of AHPs include chiropractors, massage therapists and psychologists. Learning more about AHPs can help you expand your health network.

How is an AHP different from a doctor?

Unlike doctors, AHPs cannot diagnose you with a particular condition. However, they can help identify, treat and prevent illnesses by suggesting therapies or health products to support a treatment plan recommended by your doctor. For instance, if your doctor identifies that you have a digestive problem, seeing a dietitian may help you understand which foods promote digestive health and which ones don't.
Like medical doctors, many AHPs are regulated, which means they are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services. The governing body (professional college) of each profession defines the scope of these requirements and holds practitioners accountable for their practice.

To learn more please read the entire article at http://www.hfgb.ca/allied-health-professionals.aspx

Benefit Check!

Did you know that the Chambers Plan will pay a portion of an employee’s life insurance to the employee, if he or she faces a terminal illness? This advance payment is available with the beneficiary’s permission. It’s a compassionate way to help offset the costs of a final illness.

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For Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan members

The Plan renewal is coming up on April 1, 2011. You would have received information about any rate changes in the mail. Check your inbox next week to review the “2011 Service and Renewal Guide” for your chance to qualify for a draw prize!

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