Progressive Medicine Associates is a walk-in medical care clinic in Houston, Texas that allows you to see a Physician Assistant 6 days a week, without making an appointment.  Progressive Medicine Associates provides you with the care you need for almost all non-life-threatening health issues; such as minor injuries, strains/sprains, sore throats, lacerations, ear infections, allergic reactions, tough, pain, etc.  With our convenient location, and convenient daytime and evening hours, our highly trained Physician Assitant and staff can provide you exactly the kind of care you need.

Our caring and dedicated Physician Assitant can treat almost all minor injuries and illnesses; such as upper respiratory infections, sore/strep throat, eye, and ear infections, fractures, lacerations, allergic reactions, urinary tract infections, and many more.  Along with these, we also provide a wide variety of diagnostic and preventative services, which include lab work, x-rays, vaccinations, and physicals.

Progressive Medicine Associates accepts almost all major insurance health plans.  We make every possible effort to be in contact with as many insurance providers as possible in order to provide you with the best possible care.  For those who do not have insurance Progressive Medicine Associates offers a self-pay and affordable option in which you may pay via cash, Visa, or Mastercard for the services rendered.

Yes, as an established patient you may also opt to schedule an appointment to see the Physician.

For all non-life-threatening conditions, Progressive Medicine Associates should be used.  Progressive Medicine Associates is definitely more convenient as well as costs effective option.  With much lower co-pays and immediate care available, there is no question Progressive Medicine Associates is a smart choice.

Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card with you when you visit Progressive Medicine Associates.  Please be sure to let our staff know of ANY allergies, current medications, and your medical history.  All persons under the age of 18, should be accompanied by a legal guardian in order to be seen.

Yes, we handle urgent problems such as sprains, fractures, lacerations, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, etc. immediately and refer patients to the appropriate specialist the next day or immediately if the illness warrants.

We are a walk-in care facility; however, some patients use us as their primary care provider.

Yes.

A health record is created any time you see a health professional such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, chiropractor, or psychiatrist. You could find the following in your health record:

• Your medical history and your family’s medical history
• Labs and x-rays
• Medications prescribed
• Alcohol use and sexual activity
• Details about your lifestyle (smoking, exercise, recreational drug use, high-risk sports, stress levels)
• Doctor/nurse notes
• Results of operations and proceduresGenetic testing
• Research participation
• Any Information you provide on applications for disability, life or accidental insurance with private insurers or government programs
• Driver’s License
• Social Security Number
• Financial information such as credit cards and payment info

Many more people than you would ever want, including people outside the health care industry.

• Insurance companies
• Government agencies especially if you receive Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, SSI, Workers Comp or any local, state or federal assistance
• Employers
• Banks, Financial Institutions
• Researchers
• If you are involved in a court case, your health records can be subpoenaed and available to the public
• Marketers
• Drug companies
• Data miners
• Transcribers in and outside the U.S.
• Many health websites collect information about you

Yes.

The Amended HIPAA Privacy Rule states only that you must receive a Privacy Notice telling you how your personal health information will be used and disclosed. Section 164.520(c) (2) (i) (A).
Privacy Notices are often mistaken for consent forms, but they are simply notices telling you what will happen to your medical records.