Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://drgregorygreco.com.
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Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
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Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
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Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
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When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
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If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
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Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
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How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
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For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
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What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
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Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Accesibility
Overview
At Monmouth Plastic Surgery, we respect the dignity and independence of our guests and we are committed to providing full and equal access to everyone who visits our facility and website. Here’s what you can expect from us..
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Communication
We are committed to effectively communicating with our guests. We provide, at no charge, auxiliary aids and services which are reasonably necessary to achieve effective communication. We accept Operator Relay Service calls, and Teletypewriter (TTY/TDD) calls through 711, in the same manner as traditional telephonic channels.
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Website Access
We endeavor to develop and update website content using current technologies that effectively communicate with and afford full and equal access to persons with disabilities. We make every effort necessary to meet online usability and design requirements, including those recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 as well as requirements under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010.
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Assistive Devices
Our customers and guests are welcome to use their own personal assistive devices to access our merchandise and services. If an assistive device or technology is incompatible with our facilities, we will work with our customers and guests to provide full and equal access through alternative measures.​
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Companions and Service Animals
Companions, guide dogs or other service animals are welcome to accompany guests with disabilities while visiting our facility. We will also sensitively, respectfully and discretely provide personal assistance when requested.
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Interruption of Services
If we are temporarily unable to offer any special facilities or services that assist customers and guests with disabilities, we will immediately provide notice of this interruption and the anticipated time when these services will be resumed.
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Training
Our entire staff receives ongoing and documented training in order to properly communicate with and provide sensitive, helpful and respectful assistance to our customers and guests with disabilities.
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Modification of Policies or Procedures
We will make reasonable modifications to our policies or procedures when it is necessary to provide our customers and guests with full and equal access to our facility, website or communications channels.
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We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of content on our website. If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.
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Customer Feedback
We actively encourage the participation of all customers and guests in our feedback process. In addition to sharing your comments in person, you may also contact us by:
Mail: 264 Broad Street, Red Bank NJ
Email:lucy@drgregorygreco.com
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If you feel that these standards have not been maintained in your situation, please let us know by calling: (212) 980-0776 - New York City or (732) 842-3737 - Red Bank we gladly accept TRS calls.
No Surprises Act
Surprise Billing & Protecting Consumers
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As of January 1, 2022, consumers have new billing protections when getting emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. Through new rules aimed to protect consumers, excessive out-of-pocket costs are restricted, and emergency services must continue to be covered without any prior authorization, and regardless of whether or not a provider or facility is in-network.
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Previously, if consumers had health coverage and got care from an out-of-network provider, their health plan usually wouldn't cover the entire out-of-network cost. This left many with higher costs than if they’d been seen by an in-network provider. This is especially common in an emergency situation, where consumers might not be able to choose the provider. Even if a consumer goes to an in-network hospital, they might get care from out-of-network providers at that facility.
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In many cases, the out-of-network provider could bill consumers for the difference between the charges the provider billed, and the amount paid by the consumer’s health plan. This is known as balance billing. An unexpected balance bill is called a surprise bill.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was enacted on December 27, 2020 and contains many provisions to help protect consumers from surprise bills, including the No Surprises Act under title I and Transparency under title II. This website provides information to help plans, issuers, providers and facilities understand and comply with these provisions.
Overview of Rules
Rules focused on specific protections and provisionsIn July, 2021, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) released the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,” to restrict surprise billing for patients in job-based and individual health plans who get emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers.
In October, 2021, the Departments released the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II,” which provides additional protections against surprise medical bills, including:Establishing an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process to determine out-of-network payment amounts between providers (including air ambulance providers) or facilities and health plans. Requiring good-faith estimates of medical items or services for uninsured (or self-paying) individuals.
Establishing a patient-provider dispute resolution process for uninsured (or self-paying) individuals to determine payment amounts due to a provider or facility under certain circumstances.Providing a way to appeal certain health plan decisions. On August 19, 2022, the Departments issued final rules titled “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules.” The rules finalize requirements under the July 2021 interim final rules relating to information that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must share about the qualifying payment amount (QPA). On February 23, 2022, in Texas Medical Association, et al. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, and July 26, 2022, in LifeNet, Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (District Court) vacated portions of the October 2021 interim final rules related to payment determinations under the Federal IDR process. In light of the Court’s rulings and comments received, these rules also finalize select requirements under the October 2021 interim final rules related to consideration of information when a certified IDR entity makes a payment determination. Learn more about the status of the IDR system implementation (PDF).
On December 21, 2023, the Departments issued a final rule titled Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges.
This rule outlines the fees established in the No Surprises Act for the Federal IDR process. The rule amends existing regulations to provide that the administrative fee amount charged by the Departments to participate in the Federal IDR process, and the ranges for certified IDR entity fees for single and batched determinations, will be established by the Departments in notice and comment rule making, rather than in guidance published annually. This rule also sets the amount of the administrative fee and the certified IDR entity fee ranges for disputes initiated on or after January 22, 2024. Read the Federal IDR Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges Rule to learn more. The updated certified IDR entity fees will be posted to the List of certified IDR entities page when finalized.
In November, 2021, the “Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending” interim final rule was issued, implementing new requirements for group health plans and issuers to submit certain information about prescription drug and health care spending. This includes, among other things, information on the most frequently dispensed and costliest drugs, and enrollment and premium information, including average monthly premiums paid by employees versus employers.
Together, these lay the groundwork to provide consumers with protection against surprise billing.How do these rules affect providers, facilities, and air ambulance providers?Similar to health plans, the rules lay out the IDR process that providers, facilities, and air ambulance providers can follow in the case of certain out-of-network claims when open negotiations don’t result in an agreed-upon payment amount. Providers, facilities and air ambulance providers will be required to meet deadlines, attest to no conflicts of interest, choose a certified IDR entity, submit a payment offer and provide additional information if needed. This could include information like level of training, experience, and severity of condition.Providers, facilities and air ambulance providers are also required to give uninsured (or self-pay) individuals good-faith estimates of expected charges for scheduled health care services, and may have to participate in a patient-provider payment dispute resolution process if their billed charges are higher than the good-faith estimates.
Request for Information on September 16, 2022, the Departments issued a Request for Information (RFI) to inform rulemaking on the No Surprises Act requirements related to the advanced explanation of benefits (AEOB) and good faith estimate (GFE) for covered individuals. This RFI seeks information and recommendations on transferring data from providers and facilities to plans, issuers, and carriers; other policy approaches; and the economic impacts of implementing these requirements. Read the Advanced Explanation of Benefits RFI to learn more. Comments can be submitted through November 15, 2022.
Proposed rules on October 27, 2023, a proposed rule was released proposing new processes and polices related to operation of the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. This proposed rule would alter aspects of the Federal IDR process authorized under the No Surprises Act to expedite the processing of disputes by certified IDR entities. Read the Federal IDR Process Operations Proposed Rule to learn more about the proposed requirements.
On September 10, 2021, a proposed rule was released on the reporting of air ambulance costs, insurance agent and broker compensation, and enforcement of various requirements as a part of continuing efforts to implement provisions to protect patients from surprise billing. Read the Air Ambulance NPRM – Fact Sheet to learn more about the proposed requirements.Fact sheetsJuly 1, 2021 Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know about the Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing July 1, 2021 Fact Sheet: Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I Interim Final Rule with Comment Period
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September 30, 2021 Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know about the Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing – September Update November 17, 2021 Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending Interim Final Rule with Comment Period
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April 15, 2022 Fact Sheet: Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period
August 19, 2022: Fact Sheet: Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules
October 27, 2023: Fact Sheet: No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Process Proposed Rule
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Fact sheets for consumers can be found on CMS.gov/Medical-Bill-Rights under Get Help.