I went to National Jewish in Oct. 2023. With my Medicare and Supplement Insurance I was able to make my appointment directly with them, I referred myself.
However, I also called ahead of time and talked to the financial department, ( I believe it was the financial department) to be sure my insurances would cover all. All was covered by Medicare and the Supplement Insurance.
What I appreciated was all the testing they did to either rule out or find any possible problems I might have that could related to the Bronchiectasis etc.
One test confirmed I have a small hiatal hernia which I did not know of until going to NJH.
Reality is, to me, I have told myself so much depends upon me and my doing what I need to do for myself and the doctors are there for us to know what tests to order and do, to tell us of all the findings and then tell us what we need to do for ourselves such as what medications that can/should be suggested or not suggested according to what the tests say and what our own bodies will tolerate. NJH has been doing this since the late 1800's with the doctors that have practiced there through the years.
Wishing you all good decisions and outcomes with what you decide.
Barbara