well my update... I've been to the dr twice now and have not received anymore calls since the initial ones documented here. I have also seen a possible change in office attitude and staff?? for the positive, which is really stretching it with this group!
I am ticked that this happened, but it is compounded by the fact that this dr is a quack. Made the situation more stinky for me... I am an old school nurse and can clearly see that these new doctors are all about making money and absolutely nothing else. They certainly hold us hostage due to the doctor shortage in Ontario.
you might also have a view of www.ratemd.com Quite funny at times. Put in your doctors name and see what others think of him/her too!!!
Thanks for all the valuable information, everyone. The first time I saw this number, I figured it was phone spam and so I didn't pick up. They didn't leave a message. This morning they "caught" me. I didn't like that they had my name, number and doctor's name... so I just said "let me call you back when I have a minute." The woman actually gave me her name and extension number (the number she gave was 1-866-534-3627). Then I found this website...
After reading your comments, I decided to block the number, which I do regularly with phone spam, but the Bell service said it couldn't block this particular number for some reason!?
So I decided to call my doc's office. The poor secretary kept repeating "we don't know much about it yet; we'll be finding out more tomorrow because the company's coming to give us a presentation." And no matter what I said, she kept answering "We don't know much about it yet." I guess that's what she was told to say. She did mention that they've been getting a ton of calls. I'm not terribly pleased, I must admit!
We received the papers in the mail yesterday (Fri. 15/08). After going over the papers, I'm definately not going to sign up with this thing.
First, they attempt to speak on behalf of my mom's doctor (ie. dear "", signed "doctor's name" or rather printed).
Second...you can pay $5.25/mo. via credit card or $63.00 for the year via cheque. Ummm, not much options there for a monthly payment if you don't own a credit card!
Just thought I'd share this recent info. with you folks...we are not signing on!
Thanks for the info Dobie...I have as yet, not received anything in the mail from either my Doctor nor from this company regarding signing up for this....I, of course will NOT be signing up...I do as a matter of fact have an idea...I am thinking that if I receive even one more call from either "Prev Care" or anyone else related to this matter, I am going to inform them that if they call my number ever again, I will charge them with harassment...I may also return any mail I get from them (if I get any), with a nasty note and a request that they never contact me again, even if it is on behalf of my Doctor.
That should do it...any thoughts anyone?...This sound like a plan??...
my wife has gotten at least two calls from this number recently... they always hang up when she answers. we live in oakville and both go to the same doctor. i have not had any calls from this number myself. this is my first check into tis and i will be looking into it further.