We like to think of your primary care provider as a personal guide to your good health. They understand you, your lifestyle and your health care goals. They can empower you with information and the tools you need to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Our practice locations and providers are conveniently located throughout the greater Bangor area to serve you.
At St. Joseph Healthcare, our physicians and health care professionals provide you and your family with accessible, coordinated, patient-centered care. We have a comprehensive network of dedicated and specialized providers throughout Bangor ready to meet your health care needs and walk alongside you in your journey to better health and wellness.
Are you new to the Bangor area or just looking for a new primary care provider you can connect with? At St. Joseph Healthcare, we provide comprehensive medical care, including prevention and wellness services, for every member of your family. Connect with us at 207.907.3100
The Case Management department consists of utilization nurses who review all patient records to see if they meet criteria for admission. This team works with insurance companies and assists providers to determine the correct status for each and every patient. The Case Management department ensures accurate and complete information is communicated to insurance companies to optimize the insurance coverage for every patient. Reach us at (207) 907-1763
The Care Continuum department uses a team of nurses and social workers who assess, plan, coordinate and monitor services received by our patients, in an effort to provide an appropriate discharge plan. The team evaluates all options for each patient, and works closely with the physician and family members to assure that proper services will be in place at the time of discharge. Reach us at (207) 907-1405
St. Joseph Healthcare, at its Bangor and Hampden offices, has been awarded recognition by the National Committee For Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.
To receive this recognition practices must meet certain criteria of a Patient-Centered Medical Home ensuring patients have:
“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that St. Joseph Healthcare has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”
What is NCQA?
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more – informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at cqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.
