Austin Liver Foundation's linkage to C Care, a medical services web resource

2. Get C Treated

Austin Liver Foundation's linkage to C Care, a new patient rated medical services referral resource for improved access to treatment of those suffering from Hepatitis C complications.

Once diagnosed, ALF directs and guides the patient to the next step, where to go, who to see, based on their medical needs, preferences and logistics in order to achieve the best outcome results for cure of that individual patient. 

Hepatitis C is known as a "the silent killer".  After years of asymptomatic infection, Hepatitis C commonly causes fatal cancers or cirrhosis of the liver. At that point there Is little that can be medically done.  

It is vital Important, after being diagnosed positive with Hepatitis C to seek professional treatment. Only a trained gastrointestinologist possesses the knowledge to diagnose and treat the damage to a Hepatitis C patient's liver. 

Patient Care Survey

Questions	YES [1 Point]	NO [0 Point]
Were you easily able to schedule an appointment
Office Environment – comfortable and clean surroundings
Average wait time in the office before seeing the medical provider        □ <10 min  □ 10-20 min  □ 20-30 min  □ 30-40 min  □ 40-50 min  □ >50 min
Staff – courteous and friendly
Medical provider explained to me what is hepatitis C
Medical provider explained to me the impact of hepatitis C on my welfare
Medical provider explained to me my hepatitis C genotype
Medical provider explained to me the reason why I should treat my hepatitis C
Medical provider explained treatment options to treat my hepatitis C
Medical provider counseled me about not drinking alcohol
Medical provider explained to me the side effects of the hepatitis C therapy
Medical provider explained to me what would happen if I did not take the hepatitis C treatment
Medical provider tested me for hepatitis A and recommended a vaccine
Medical provider tested me for hepatitis B and recommended a vaccine
Medical provider ordered an x-ray test
Medical provider listened and answered my questions
Spends appropriate amount of time with me
Good bedside manner
High level of trust in medical providers decisions
Did you like your provider
Scheduled follow up after initial visit
Available after office hours to answer my calls □ YES  □ NO

      LivBetter Award [LBA] Rating 

 0 Star – Not yet rated or <10 MPQ/PCS Aggregate score

★ 1 Star – Below standard level of care provided -

“Not Worth Your Time”

★★ 2 Star – Significant room for improvement

★★★ 3 Star – Standard level of care provided

★★★★ 4 Star – Above average care provided

★★★★★ 5 Star – Exceptional care provided – 

“Must See” “Top Performing Provider”


LivBetter Award [LBA] Rating Criteria

•    ★ 1 Star Awarded - aggregate score of MPQ+PCS >20 to 35

•    ★★ 2 Stars Awarded - aggregate score of MPQ+PCS >35

•    ★★ 2 Stars Awarded - > 90% SVR

•    ★ 1 Star Awarded – Passing field visit criteria

•    ★ 1 Star Awarded – Following AASLD +/- EASL guidelines

Sample of a Doctor's Listing on the C CARE Data Base. 

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Dr. Imtiaz Alam, MD, PA

Medical Director

Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, UT Southwestern

LBA RATING: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2200 Park Bend Dr.

Bldg.1, Suite 300

Austin, TX 78758

Appts: (512) 719-4370

Fax: (512) 719-4371

E: www.drimtiazalammd.com

Rebekah Hamner, MSN, APRN, AGNS, BC

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Lab Hours: M-TH 8:30-12 & 1:30-4 / F 8:30-2:00

INSURANCES:

Medicare

Amerigroup Medicaid

HMO

PPO

Health Exchange

SPECALTY PHARMACIES:

AcariaHealth

AmericanPharmacy

Biocure

BMS

Links to:

Medical Provider questionnaire -  Patient care Surveys

Imtiaz Alam, M.D. - Short Biography

Imtiaz Alam received his medical degree from University of Dundee in Scotland. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, PA and his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. While in San Francisco, Dr. Alam was an NIH research fellow. His area of basic science research was complications of chronic liver diseases.

From 1996-1998, Dr. Alam was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Texas A & M College of Medicine.

In 1998, Dr. Alam started the Austin Hepatitis Center, where he is currently the medical director.

From 2006-2012, Dr. Alam was Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at University Medical Center, Austin

In 2014, Dr. Alam helped start the CommUnityCare Hepatitis C clinic in Austin, TX.

In 2014, Dr. Alam became the President and CEO of Eixsys Healthcare System.

Dr. Alam is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Texas, Southwestern.

Dr. Alam maintains one of the largest private practices in the country devoted to liver diseases and gastroparesis. Dr. Alam is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Dr. Alam is currently a principal investigator for many Phase1 to Phase 4 drug trials. He has written and published numerous articles for peer reviewed journals.