Life at Palomar Health Medical Group
Palomar Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty, not-for-profit health care organization effectively operating as the outpatient arm of the Palomar Health integrated healthcare system and reflects our dedication to enhance the health and well-being of people living in our communities. We specialize in offering high-quality, individualized treatment close to home.
Palomar Health Medical Group serves a vast number of patients who can access the award-winning skills of several world-class primary and specialty care providers located in a variety of convenient locations throughout northern San Diego County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG) is an organization formed by the alignment with North San Diego County’s healthcare provider, Arch Health Medical Group. This new name aligns the medical groups more closely with Palomar Health to enhance the patient experience through the entire healthcare system.
PHMG now comprises a network of several locations throughout north San Diego County and south Riverside County; has an extensive network of primary and specialty physicians, along with a significant number of support staff, serving a large patient population.
Arch Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in San Diego County’s North Inland region. They are recognized for providing high-quality care and high levels of patient satisfaction. Arch Health has now formed Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG) and can build upon their strengths and best practices, ultimately delivering greater levels of service to the community.
As a patient, nothing will change at this time. You will still receive great care from your same doctor, in the same location. Over time, ease of access to our broader network will continue to improve.
While our ultimate goal is to be fully integrated via combined insurance contracts and operational processes, this takes time. Currently, Arch is still considered a separate medical group with its own set of specialists to whom they refer their patients (this is known as a preferred network). You can continue to see your medical group primary care physician and current specialists.
The referral process you currently follow within your assigned medical group is unchanged for the time being.
If you are covered by a PPO plan, you are not required to obtain a referral in order to see any healthcare provider. Therefore, you can see any specialist within the PPO network.
No. You will not see Palomar Health Medical Group as a choice this year. For Open Enrollment, you will want to choose Arch Health Medical Group. The insurance companies still consider our medical groups as separate networks at this time.
No. You will not see Palomar Health Medical Group as a choice this year. For Open Enrollment, you will want to choose Arch Health Medical Group. If you’re satisfied that your current coverage will meet your needs for 2022, you don’t need to do anything. If you plan to make a change in your health plan, be sure to choose a plan that includes Arch Health.
Our Mission
Excellence, Compassion. Personalized Healthcare for all generations.
Our Vision
Empowering our communities to improve their health with unparalleled quality, convenience, and personalized care.
Our Values
- Excellence
- Compassion
- Quality
- Physician centered
- Team Focused