Young Adults

1. Independence and Self-Reliance

• Transition to Adulthood: As young adults, patients are moving away from the structured environment of home and parental care. Managing their own health is a key part of becoming independent and responsible.
• Skill Development: Learning to manage medical care helps develop important life skills such as organization, decision-making, and problem-solving.

2. Access to Healthcare Services

• Navigating Systems: College students often need to navigate different healthcare systems, including student health services, insurance providers, and local clinics. Self-management ensures they can efficiently handle these systems.
• Timely Care: Being proactive in managing health needs means students can address issues promptly, preventing minor problems from becoming major ones.

3. Health and Well-being

• Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and screenings are easier to maintain when students are actively managing their health. This helps in preventing diseases and catching issues early.
• Mental Health: Self-management includes recognizing and addressing mental health needs, which is crucial during the high-stress environment of college.

4. Financial Responsibility

• Insurance Management: Understanding and utilizing health insurance helps manage costs effectively, avoid unexpected expenses, and maximize coverage benefits.
• Budgeting for Health: Managing medical expenses and understanding costs associated with care are important for financial planning.

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Response Readiness: Knowing how to handle medical emergencies and having a plan in place ensures students can respond quickly and effectively when needed.
• Personal Health Records: Keeping track of medical history and current conditions helps in emergencies and with continuity of care.

6. Academic Performance and Lifestyle

• Health Impacts on Studies: Good health is linked to better academic performance. Managing health issues proactively can reduce absences and improve concentration and energy levels.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Self-managing care involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle, which supports overall well-being and academic success.

7. Empowerment and Confidence

• Self-Efficacy: Taking charge of one's health builds confidence and empowers students to make informed decisions about their well-being.
• Advocacy Skills: Learning to advocate for oneself in healthcare settings prepares students for future interactions with medical professionals.

Overall, self-managing medical care helps young adults and college students take control of their health, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood.

• You will use your portal account to communicate with medical staff and your primary care provider at Mia Bella. 
• All lab and imaging results will be sent through the portal.
• Any forms or documents that need to be filled out need to be sent to the front desk via the portal.
• All completed forms and documents will be sent back via the portal and uploaded to your documents.
• Medication refills can be requested through portal.
• Lab and Imaging orders will be uploaded to your Documents.

CREATE PORTAL ACCOUNT HERE

1. Upload insurance card through your Phreesia registration link BEFORE your appointment.
2. Balances and copays are due at the time of visit. If you have questions, you must contact our biller, Christine, BEFORE your appointment. Her number is 949-584-9641.
3. A credit card on file form must be completed and a credit/debit card must be saved on file. 
4. Administration policy must be signed and submitted for the current year.

**Remember that managing medical expenses and understanding costs associated with care are important for financial planning.

• Yearly well checks  to review overall health.

• Sports physicals for sports clearance.

• Appointments for chronic problems like Asthma, ADHD, POTS, Anxiety and Depression, etc. must be completed on schedule.

**Medication refills will not be sent until the follow up has been completed.

**If you need to cancel or reschedule do so with 24 hours’ notice otherwise a no-show fee will be applied to your account.

After the visit, it is IMPORTANT that you complete any labs, imaging, and appointments in a timely manner. Being compliant will ensure that you receive the best care possible.