FAQ
HeartWorks Cardiac Rehabilitation started in 2016.
We are a team of cardiologists and exercise specialists.
And we have been meaning to get this started for quite some time. Our patients kept telling us that they want to be active but don't know how, they lack opportunity, or confidence. And we have heard from GP's that they would like to encourage activity but are not quite sure about the structure.
So here we go.
We are a team of cardiologists and exercise specialists.
And we have been meaning to get this started for quite some time. Our patients kept telling us that they want to be active but don't know how, they lack opportunity, or confidence. And we have heard from GP's that they would like to encourage activity but are not quite sure about the structure.
So here we go.
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When did the program start ?
We have started in June 2016. Feel free to get in touch via the contact forms or through email (info@heartworks.nz).
We have started in June 2016. Feel free to get in touch via the contact forms or through email (info@heartworks.nz).
How does the cardiac rehab program work ?
You get in touch with us and we figure out what is required. That might be a referral. Or we might need to get some of your medical records - with your approval. All patient referrals are reviewed by a cardiologist and once accepted are seen and assessed by an exercise physiologist. Then you start your 12 week foundation program.
You get in touch with us and we figure out what is required. That might be a referral. Or we might need to get some of your medical records - with your approval. All patient referrals are reviewed by a cardiologist and once accepted are seen and assessed by an exercise physiologist. Then you start your 12 week foundation program.
How much will the program cost ?
We have now published the prices. Despite being a medical service they remain in the range of some of the gyms in town. We hope this will work for you.
Some of the early participants will have benefited from significant reductions.
We have now published the prices. Despite being a medical service they remain in the range of some of the gyms in town. We hope this will work for you.
Some of the early participants will have benefited from significant reductions.
Will my insurance cover the costs ?
We have talked with some insurers and they are watching with interest. We believe the benefits to your health are significant and this has been proven in a number of trials (read here). However currently no insurance has committed to reimburse the costs of cardiac rehabilitation. We hope to get that changed in the future.
We have talked with some insurers and they are watching with interest. We believe the benefits to your health are significant and this has been proven in a number of trials (read here). However currently no insurance has committed to reimburse the costs of cardiac rehabilitation. We hope to get that changed in the future.
Will my employer help with the costs ?
Some participants have access to reimbursement through their employer. The benefit is clear, you get to work quicker and feel better. Works both ways. Please enquire with your employer.
Some participants have access to reimbursement through their employer. The benefit is clear, you get to work quicker and feel better. Works both ways. Please enquire with your employer.
I need to see a cardiologist, can you help ?
Sure. Just go into the 'contact' section of the website and fill out a form. Usually a referral from your GP or other doctor is helpful. But feel free to get in touch and we will see how we can help you.
Sure. Just go into the 'contact' section of the website and fill out a form. Usually a referral from your GP or other doctor is helpful. But feel free to get in touch and we will see how we can help you.
