Naperville Imaging Center

Another MRI ~ another body part. UGH. So, when I entered, I carefully went over each form looking specifically for the form that soooooooooooooooooooo upset the other reviewer. I could not find it. Having been in the health care profession for over 35 years, one knows that patients have rights. If there is something you do not agree with on a form, draw a line through it, initial it, and date it. It is that simple, no reason to refuse to sign it, although that certainly is your right, but, as evidenced by other reviewer, they have the right to refuse service.
Once again, my experience went flawlessly. Russell asked, after the first part of exam was done without contrast, if I was able to tolerate the injection and part of the exam done with contrast, or if he should just stop. Let’s do this !! But I appreciate the concern for my tolerance level. My doctor had the results that afternoon. When I called to schedule, they offered me a 2:30 appointment on that afternoon. Try and get that kind of service at the hospital.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, The Today show was on TV in the waiting area :)

Was referred here by my Dr. for an ultrasound. He said that they are priced more reasonably than the hospital since they don’t have to deal with patients that don’t have insurance. Upon arrival I was given a couple of consent forms to sign. One was a HIPAA form that said I reviewed and agreed to their privacy practices document. I went up and requested the document, reviewed, and since everything seemed fine I signed. The second form, however, was a release form that said it allowed them to retrieve all my medical records from previous tests (which I have had none, but ok.) and then it said they can use my medical information however they wish, «not subject to other privacy restrictions». This basically means they can give my medical info to anyone they want, for any reason. The form said if I don’t agree they may not be able to provide a quality diagnosis. I interpret this to mean the form is optional, so I didn’t sign it.
After turning in the forms I was notified that the general manager reviewed and decided they would not accept me as a patient if I didn’t sign. When I questioned why. I was simply told the same thing repeatedly (sign or leave basically).
So I left without treatment. Now I think I know why they might be cheaper than others (if they even are). It must be because they are selling your private medical info for profit. Sorry, but that’s just not an acceptable business model for a company in the healthcare business. Period.