I ve been covered by Community Health Group for ab...

I ve been covered by Community Health Group for about 8 years. They are a regional non profit health insurance company.

I should say at the onset that I am a demanding sophisticated health care patient with high standards and a critical eye. Also, I founded and ran a specialty recruiting business for 20+ years. Our niche was finding and delivering exceptionally high performing young military officers for elite Fortune 500 management training programs.

Now that I ve set the table, let me tell you about my experience with CHG.
I don t understand how they do it, but CHG consistently hires, trains, and retains smart, hardworking, intelligent people at every level. Their HR department staff tasked with hiring should be recognized for their exceptional results over the last decade. Almost every single employee I ve dealt with rates A to A+ for their performance. The worst have rated a B+.

This translates to the best referrals to the best doctors time and time again. And on those rare occasions when a patient doesn t click with a physician, they will refer you to a different one immediately without even the hint of a complaint.

I ve had a heart attack that was caught and stopped in what must be record time by a first rate cardiologist. Cancer (2 types) have been taken care of and eliminated by a urologist/surgeon and dermatologist who might be the best in all of SOCAL. I ve been assessed by a superstar othopedic group at UCSD Hospital. It s extremely difficult to get on staff at UCSD. Only the top 1-2% of physicians who apply are brought on board.

About 5 years ago a routine physical exam revealed that my kidneys were severely damaged and heading for total failure. I was referred to a fine nephrologist who has kept me off dialysis and now sees me every 3 months.

Emergency room services for a deadly bacterial infection that could have killed me instead saved me in quick order. Chiropractic, physical therapy, and other specialists have been first rate. In short I can say with certainty that if I had $100M in the bank I could not find or buy better medical care that I have received from CHG. That says it all.

If you are lucky enough to live in San Diego County, sign up with these people. You won t regret it.