Patient Info – Hoag Gynecologic Oncology

Whether you are new to our practice or a current patient, here is a list items that will make your time with us as stress-free as possible:

1. NEW PATIENTS
If you have not yet had an initial visit to one of our offices please go to Patient Forms, download and complete the pertinent forms. Don’t forget to bring these to your appointment.

2. INSURANCE AND AUTHORIZATIONS
GOA is contracted with most HMO’s, PPO’s, IPA’s, etc, (if you have a gynecologic malignancy and have no source of funding, don’t worry….we will care for you…there is always a way!).
a) Hospital Billing Policies: follow this link to see an example of typical hospital billing practices
b) If you do not currently have medical insurance you probably will qualify for a government sponsored program.

Click on the appropriate link for more information and to apply for these programs.
– Hoag Charity Care
– Medical Services for the Indigent (MSI)
– Medi-Cal (English)
– Medi-Cal Applications (11 languages)

3. COMMUNICATION
We consider communication between our office and you to be of utmost importance. You can immediately reach any of our office personnel from 9am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 5pm by calling any of our office numbers;

Newport Beach office – (949) 642-1361

Hoag Gynecologic Oncology physicians can be reached 24 hrs/day at the same numbers.

We must be able to reach you at all times while you are a patient in our practice
1. Please give your home and cell number to our front office staff.
2. Keep your cell phone nearby and turned on 24 hours/day so that we can reach you with important information.
3. Please remove any privacy block you may have placed on incoming calls.
4. Please record an identifying message on your voicemail….without this we cannot leave messages.

FEDERAL PRIVACY LAWS
In order to safeguard your privacy Federal Privacy Laws (HIPAA Regulations) were enacted by Congress in 1996. These laws have had the unintended consequence of restricting our ability to communicate with you and family members. For instance; 1) we cannot leave a message on your voicemail unless you have a recorded greeting identifying you by name, 2) we cannot give any information to a family member without your prior authorization, 3) when within earshot of other patients, we may address you by first name only.

General Information

Hoag Gynecologic Oncology takes every precaution possible to protect and promote the health of patients, caregivers and staff. Please review important tips below:

Please consider canceling and reschedule your appointment when:

You are sick
You have a fever, cough or runny nose
You have diarrhea

Clean your hands:

When you enter or leave our medical offices, surgery centers or the hospital
After sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose
Before eating
After using the bathroom

What you can do to prevent infection and illness:

Get vaccinated
Clean your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, throw the tissue in the trash after use and always clean your hands afterwards
Stay home when you are sick and remain at home until at least 24 hours after you are free of fever

Below are links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information on preventing infections:

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949.642.1361