Pap Smears: How Frequent Should You Get Them and Why

OBGYN performing a Pap smear, using a speculum and swab to collect cervical cell samples for screening.

Maintaining your cervical health is essential to your overall well-being, and regular pap smears play a crucial role in early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. This simple yet powerful screening test has helped significantly reduce cervical cancer mortality rates, making it an indispensable part of women’s healthcare. But how often should you get a […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

OB Billing Changes for 2027

If you are scheduled to deliver in 2027, changes to CMS billing guidelines will affect how your maternity care is billed.

WHAT'S CHANGING

Currently, prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care are billed as one global package. Beginning in September, prenatal visits will be billed separately if you are expected to deliver in 2027. You can expect to see individual charges listed on your EОВ.

WHAT'S NOT CHANGING

Your care will not change – only the way it is billed. You will continue to receive the same prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care from your OBGYN team.

Questions About Your Bill?

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please speak with your care team at your next visit or contact our billing office directly