Q & A for Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) patients
What services are included within FPA?In partnership with Fairview Health Services, the Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) network includes 60 primary care and 137 specialty clinics. FPA’s full range of services spans seven Fairview hospitals, 28 Fairview retail pharmacies as well as the Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center and Maple Grove Hospital .
If I am covered by an FPA contract, should I see my primary care doctor before I see a specialist?
If I am covered by an FPA contract, should I see my primary care doctor before I see a specialist?
When one physician helps you to coordinate your care, that person will get to know you and your health care needs. Your primary care doctor is in the best position to help you decide whether or not you need to see a specialist and which specialist to see.
Do I need a medical referral to see an FPA specialist?
No, you have direct access to specialists within the FPA system. If you would like to see a provider who is not part of FPA, you may use your self-referral benefit offered with most health plan policies.
Why should I stay within the FPA system for my care?
Why should I stay within the FPA system for my care?
FPA offers a complete range of primary and specialty clinics as well as hospitals and pharmacies. Our attention to quality measurement will help ensure exceptional care. Within the FPA system, your provider has access to your health care record to help ensure coordinated and safe care.
What if I need care not available within FPA?
What if I need care not available within FPA?
FPA’s comprehensive system includes specialists at the University of Minnesota. If you need care not available within FPA, a referral outside the system may be appropriate.
What if I see a specialist outside the network without a referral from my FPA physician?
If you go outside the system you may face higher out-of-pocket costs. Please contact your health plan’s customer service representative to find out your level of coverage for these services.
May I receive a referral after receiving services outside the network without direction from my FPA doctor?
May I receive a referral after receiving services outside the network without direction from my FPA doctor?
No. A referral is the way providers notify the health plans that they directed care outside the system. Providers should not process referrals if they were not involved in directing the care.
Can I see a nurse practitioner, midwife or physician assistant within FPA?
Can I see a nurse practitioner, midwife or physician assistant within FPA?
Yes, you can see any primary or specialty care provider at FPA member clinics.
