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Urgent Care Clinic

Essen Health Care

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 27 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 10 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/05/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Ive been trying to get my infant sons medical records for weeks. There is no person who directly works for the company to talk to. I e left messages and emails and have never gotten a response. When you go to the doctors physical location, you are told to send an email or leave a message with corporate. They hire a service to manage phone calls and it is an impossibility to talk to an actual doctor or office staff about test results

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/31/2025

      Better Business Bureau:

      At this time, I have not been contacted by Essen Health Care regarding complaint ID ********.

      Sincerely,

      ******* *****

      Business Response

      Date: 06/30/2025

      To. Whom It May Concern,
      We are writing in response to complaint ID# ********. In light of the sensitive nature of the matter, the
      complainant was not contacted directly. The concern was subsequently escalated to our Medical Records
      department for further review. Upon review, our records indicate that the request for medical records was
      first received on 21st of March and completed on 04/04/2025, second request was requested on 05/06/2025
      and completed on 05/09/2025. Our records also indicate we received a call on April 30th and two additional
      calls on May 1st. All three calls were responded to on May 10, 2025.


      In relation to communication concerns, as part of our commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality, we
      follow strict protocols when handling sensitive information. We acknowledge the importance of clear and
      timely communication and are continuously working to enhance our processes to ensure that all parties feel
      informed and supported throughout their experience with us.

      We appreciate the opportunity to support our patients and remain available for any future assistance.

       

       

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/29/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I live in fortune society a transitional houses abd i been trying to get my medical records from them for a while so I can get my apartment but the seem to keep giving ne excuses abd I'm about to lose the services I'm receiving because they wont give me my phych evaluation papers

      Business Response

      Date: 05/15/2025

      Dear *** ********* *****,

      Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
      We have reached out to the individual who submitted the report to offer an apology and gain a better understanding of their concerns.
      Following a thorough review, we found that the provider had directed the patient to the Medical ****************** and shared the appropriate contact information. However, the provider misinterpreted the nature of the request.
      The matter was escalated to our Medical Director, who provided additional guidance to ensure the provider appropriately handles similar requests in the future. For patients requesting documentation for specific purposes, such as housing, the correct protocol involves sending specific records directly to the requesting agency. In this instance, the provider has been given guidance and has now properly processed the request.

      Please let us know if theres anything further we can do to support the patient in resolving this matter.

      Sincerely,

      ***** ******* **** ***** ****
      ******** ** ******* ********** 
      ***** **********
      ***********************************************************
      ******************************************************************
      ************** 


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/18/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I am filing this complaint regarding a fraudulent medical bill I received from Essen Health Care for ******************************** dated 12/29/2024 under claim number *******. The provider listed is ********* ********, FNP.I did not receive any such services on that date or any other date, nor did I authorize or consent to being enrolled in the *********************** (CCM) program. Additionally, I am not eligible for this program, as I do not have two or more chronic health conditions required for ************* a licensed social worker, I am well aware of the requirements and scope of chronic care management services. I neither requested nor required such services, nor would I ever agree to a house call or care management I do not need. This appears to be a case of insurance fraud, as both my insurance (Oxford Liberty) and I were improperly billed for a service that never occurred.I request the following immediate actions:1.Removal of the $26.69 charge from my ******************** of the false claim submitted to my insurance.3.A written explanation and investigation into how and why I was enrolled in this program without my knowledge or consent.If this issue is not resolved, I will be forced to escalate the matter further with my health plan, the Department of Health, and other appropriate regulatory bodies.Sincerely,******** ****** Account Number: ***** Billing Date: 02/04/2025

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/15/2025

      At this time, I have been contacted directly by Essen Health Care regarding complaint ID ********, however my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

      [Your Answer Here]

       

       

       

       

      In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.

      Sincerely,

      ******** ******

      Business Response

      Date: 06/16/2025

      **********

      ***** ****** ******** ******
      ******* *********************
      *** ****** ********
      *** ********* *******
      ******************************************************************************
      Complaint ID# ********

      To Whom It May Concern,
      We are writing in response to Complaint ID# ********. Upon receiving the complaint, we immediately took steps to address the matter. The concern was promptly escalated to our Billing and Audit team, our Medical Director, and Clinical Manager, and our VP of Operations for a comprehensive review.

      Following a thorough review of our records, our Medical Directors confirmed that the patient signed a consent form for enrollment in the *********************** (CCM) program on June 29, 2020, at 11:05 AM during registration. This consent was part of the standard intake packet. Our **** ********* ** *********s also confirmed that our front desk workflow includes obtaining this consent through the kiosk at check-in.
      Our Clinical Manager also confirmed that we have documentation confirming that a clinical chart review was conducted for visit date, December 26, 2024, corresponding to the service that was billed at the end of that month in accordance with standard procedure. However, we understand the patients concerns and, as a courtesy, have waived the associated patient responsibility and processed the request to disenroll from the program.  Regarding the February 7, 2025 APCM claim, we acknowledge that this claim was billed in error due to the absence of documentation or appropriate consent.

      We are grateful this issue was brought to our attention, as it highlights an opportunity for us to improve our communications during the enrollment process. Our leadership is actively reviewing our current workflows to ensure we deliver clearer, more consistent explanations to our patients to ensure they are fully informed when enrolling in any care program.

      We remain committed to supporting our patients and welcome the opportunity to assist further. Please dont hesitate to contact me or our Director of Patient Experience, ***** ******, at ************************************* or ************ with any additional questions or concerns.

      Sincerely, 
      ***** ******* **** ***** ****
      ******** ** ******* ********** 
      ***** **********
      **************************************************************************
      *************************************
      ******* **************


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/27/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I am the caregiver for my 81yo mother. I was not satisfied with the care she was being given, so I moved her to **********. This changed was made approx. 3 years ago. Periodically, my mother is called in an effect to get her to speak with someone. Her healthcare plan has been billed with "televisit" transactions from this location. For the last year or so, I have asked for my mother's information to be removed from their database, and for the phone calls to stop. Today, I received a call and once again asked for my mother's name to be removed from their phone list and their system in general. The young lady was not pleasant and told me that if I " had an education" I would know better. I was highly offended and informed her of my multiple degrees and 33 years as an educator with the City of ********. I need them to stop calling and harassing my 81yo mother with their fraudulent practices. The following are the dates within the last six months that they have called, in reverse order:3/25/25, 2/8/25, 2/6/25, 1/13/25, 1/10/25, 11/5/25. There are more calls but my phone registry only goes back to November.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/01/2025

      **********

      ***** ****** ******** ******
      ******* *********************
      *** ******* *****
      *** ********* *******
      ***************************************************************************

      Complaint ID# ********.

      To. Whom It May Concern,

      We are writing in response to complaint ID# ********. As Patient Experience Specialist, I communicated with the reviewer on 03/28/2025.  During the call reviewer requested to have his mother removed from our call lists and the system in general. The request was immediately escalated to our ********* **** ********* ** ********** and our ***** ************* to review and address the patients request. We have taken all of the necessary steps to resolve the request.

      We appreciate the opportunity to support our patients, and remain available for any future assistance. Please feel free to contact me or my ******** ** ******* ********** ***** ****** at ************************************* or ************ with any further questions.


      Sincerely, 
      ***** ************
      ******* ********** **********
      ***** **********
      ************************************
      *****************************************************************
      ******** ************  

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:07/18/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I have been trying to connect with someone from Mental Health to refill an important prescription. No one had returned my call or taken care of my prescription, which is urgent.

      Business Response

      Date: 09/13/2024

      *********

      ***** ****** ******** ******
      ******* ************ *** ****
      *** ***** **********
      *** ********* *******
      *** ****** ****** * *** ***** ** *****
      ******* ************

      Patient Name: ** ********
      Complaint ID# ******** 

      To
      Whom It May Concern,

      We
      are writing in response to complaint ID# ******** filed
      by *** ********. Please know that at Essen Health Care, we are committed to
      providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.  Our priority is to address all raised concerns
      and continually improve our services.

      As
      ******** ** ******* *********** I personally connected with *** ******** to better
      understand her BBB complaint. I assured her that we would work diligently to
      address her concerns and use her feedback to enhance our care coordination. *** ******** confirmed that her concerns have been resolved.

      We
      appreciate the opportunity to learn from her experience. I have provided *** ******** with my direct contact for any future support. Please feel free to
      contact me at [email protected] or ###-###-#### with any further questions.


      Attentively,
      ***** ******* **** ***** ****
      ******** ** ******* ********** 
      ***** **********
      **** ******** ******
      ****** ** *****
      ********************
      ************
      ************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/06/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Labs were drawn on my mother and one of the came back extremely high. I am her healthcare proxy. I have not heard anything from the provider who ordered the test. I went online to send a message and it says I am not assigned a facility. If a provider can order a test then they should contact the patient or their representative/proxy to explain the result and what they are going to do. The only thing you can do with Essen is to sit on line for a hour to get a human on the phone so they can take a message and you never hear from them.

      Business Response

      Date: 07/02/2025

      To. Whom It May Concern,

      We are writing in response to Complaint ID# ********. We truly appreciate the opportunity to address the concerns raised and thank the complainant for sharing their experience.

      After reviewing the details,our records show that services were provided on April 23, 2024, and testing was ordered the same day through an external facility. The collection was completed on April 30, 2024, and results became available on May 1, 2024.

      Our ******* ******** personally followed up to review the results and ensure the information was clearly explained. According to our notes, the discussion was received and understood. A follow-up conversation also took place on May 14, 2025, to review additional items.

      We recognize how important it is to feel informed and supported throughout the care process. Please know that we are committed to continuous improvement and to providing respectful,responsive care.

      We appreciate the opportunity to support our patients, and remain available for any future assistance. Please feel free to contact me or our ******** ** ******* ********** ***** ****** at ************************************* or ************ with any further questions.

      Sincerely, 
      ***** ******
      ******* ********** **********
      ***** **********
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/20/2024

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I went for an MRI today and they gave me a locker to put my stuff in and I did and when I came out my locker was open I dont know if my credit cards information was compromised

      Business Response

      Date: 07/11/2025

      To Whom It May Concern,

      We are writing in response to complaint ID# ********. Thank
      you for bringing this matter to our attention. We take all concerns regarding
      patient privacy and security very seriously and appreciate the opportunity to
      review and address the issue.

      This matter was escalated to our ********** ******** *** ******** who confirmed that our locations are designed with a strong commitment
      to providing a safe and secure environment for all personal belongings.
      Code-guarded lockers are provided for individuals to store their items. Our
      records show that the complainant received services on 02/16/2024 and was
      assigned a locker for this purpose. There is no indication in our records of tampering
      or unauthorized access to the locker. In addition, the matter was reviewed by
      our Compliance Department, and no findings or related incidents were identified
      in their records.

      We are reinforcing security protocols with our staff and
      will ensure that all patients continue to receive clear guidance on how to
      properly secure their belongings while using our facilities.

      As a precaution, we encourage the complainant to monitor
      their financial accounts and notify us immediately if they identify any suspicious
      activity so that we may initiate an internal investigation. Should there be any
      evidence of compromised information or unauthorized transactions, we also
      recommend contacting their financial institutions and filing a police report if
      necessary.

      We appreciate the opportunity to address this matter and
      remain available for any future assistance. Please feel free to contact me or our
      Director of Patient Experience ***** ****** at ******************** or
      ************ with any further questions.

      Sincerely, 
      ***** ******
      Patient Experience Specialist

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/11/2025

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.



      Sincerely,



      ***** ********







       


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/30/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I am trying to pay a MEDICAL bill through the portal. The problem is I can't do it through the portal because they have my information incorrect. I have been trying to reset the portal not realizing that I'm sending a reset of password for my personal medical information to an email I do not know of. This is dangerous! Someone could have reset it and now sees all my personal information. This company is NOT picking up the phone. I've been trying for hours and hours in the last two days and can NOT get anyone on the phone. Nor is the company returning messages I have left--they ask their patients to leave messages and they will call you back but they are NOT doing that! I want to pay my bill before I am sent to a collection agency. I want my portal and information fixed.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/02/2024

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

      Sincerely,

      *****************************



       

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/12/2024

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      UnansweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I was notified by a letter dated December 29, 2023 that there was a company data breach March 17, 2023. I am wondering why it took 9 months to be notified of the incident. I am also wondering how this business obtained my information (which one of my providers they work with, since I am not a direct patient of Essen). Additionally, the letter stated that we should order a free credit report and we should "monitor our accounts". Why are they not providing a free subscription to a monitoring service since they are at fault for my information being let out to the ********** tried calling the phone number on the letter that I was sent, the representative was disinterested and rude, and could/would not provide me any information.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/12/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      UnansweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      A ************************************* called me 3 weeks ago and told me she would sign me up for this program she spoke to me for a very long time and told me all the beneficial things she could do for me. I am in urgent need of help so I agreed to let her come to my home and sign me up. 3 times she mad appointment with me in which I waited all day around for her to come and she never did. She wouldn't come to the set up arrangements and would stop picking up phone calls. 3 times my time was wasted on waiting for this woman to come and service me. This is unprofessional and rude. I'm disappointed as I Needed the service very urgently.

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