Alternative Healthcare LA founder Robert L. Jamison, PhD, CCM, BH-C completed his medical training in surgery March 1989 at Baptist Memorial Hospital a University of Tennessee Training facility. Where he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular, Neurology, Orthopedic, General, GYN and Plastic surgery. He worked 20 years as a (Surgery First Assistant) and (10) years as a Physician Assistant for a Peripheral Vascular Surgery Group. For the past 8 years have been a Behavioral Health Director and Consultant. Exhibiting 10 years' experience as a Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) for Type 2 Diabetes Robert has demonstrated significant leadership in his field of study working as a Diabetes Clinical Research Assistant at Alternative Healthcare LA and Medical Consultant for Juan P. Frias, M.D. a Board-Certified Endocrinologist and Medical Director at National Research Institute (NRI). February 29, 2015, Robert was appointed Director of The San Miguel Foundation Diabetes Program with AHC Executive Administrator KJ Laessig, together they developed one of the best diabetes treatment and prevention programs in LA. Medical Director Mahfouz Michael, MD at San Miguel Urgent Care Clinic
Robert is a Dedicated and accomplished doctoral-prepared healthcare executive, with demonstrated leadership in complex operations over multiple departments in developing, implementing, and achieving improvement in evidence based patient care practice. Expert at management development, delegation and promotion; ensuring collaboration with physicians and nurses in continuing improvement in delivery of quality patient centered care in a cost-effective manner; while implementing the philosophy and administrative objectives of large and small organizations as applied to nursing services. Highly developed interpersonal and strategic planning skills, complemented with advanced education in corporate fulfillment, ethics, workplace regulation, patient safety and advocacy, accreditation, compliance, and licensing. Progressive nurse staffing leadership experience at leading hospital organizations nationwide. Developed an Approved (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician curriculum and former CPR/AED BLS instructor for Healthcare Providers, hospital staff and nursing school students.
Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer in a Corporate recognized rural community healthcare systems while serving as a national board member for Alternative Healthcare LA and completing a course in Hyperbaric Medicine and earning his (HBOT) Certificate at the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. In 2007 Dr. Robert L Jamison, and four nurses was Published by the Memphis Business Journal for applying for a Certificate of Need and starting a multi-faceted business for IV management (PICC Line) company in Memphis, Tennessee. A (PICC Line) is a thin, flexible tube called (Peripherally inserted central catheter) that is inserted into a vein in the upper arm and guided (threaded) into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. It is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and other drugs. The company was actually created in 2006 by Dr. Robert L Jamison and his surgery colleague Registered Nurse and Memphis Fire Department (Paramedic) Mark Hamlett Jr. RN a Certified PICC Nurse.
Robert L. Jamison oversees our Behavioral Health Assessments (BHA) Program and Chronic Care Management Department in Northern and Southern California With years of experience, our medical team will assess you and create a custom recovery plan that's right for you. We understand the importance of educating you on the most effective ways to take care of your body, so that you can heal quickly. In 2010, Robert L. Jamison, Ph.D. A 33-year healthcare professional created a company called Alternative Healthcare LA. A Behavioral Health and Chronic Care Management Practice in association with Dr. Brownell Payne, MD and Chronic Care Management Group. It was established to assist practices in remote locations with their medical and psychiatric needs. One of their available tools is a Behavioral Health Assessment (BHA). This assessment helps identify: Trauma (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Bipolar disorder and tracks the individuals progress over time. The test is secure, HIPAA compliant, and takes about ten minutes to complete. The results are provided to the individual and the appropriate management team for evaluation to take the next steps to get you the professional assistance they require. The unique aspect of this BHA program is we will provide you with your own personal report including a Patient Care Plan at the time your findings are determined. The only thing you need to get started is a one-time $55 Behavioral Health Consultant fee to identify that there is a problem.
Monitoring Symptoms using RPM Mental illness signs and symptoms may vary, depending on the disorder, circumstances, and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The most common signs and symptoms are loneliness or sadness, confusion or lack of concentration, excessive fears and worries, extreme feelings of guilt, withdrawal from friends and family members, fatigue, delusions or hallucinations, significant change in eating habits, extreme anger or violence, suicidal thoughts, and even physical pain such as stomach pain, back pain, headaches, or other unexplained aches and pains. Many of these signs and symptoms can be tracked by Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). RPM uses sensors and wearable devices to measure patients’ physiological data. It then transmits these data to a cloud database, where providers may access anytime and anywhere. RPM allows providers to continuously and remotely monitor their patients and adjust their treatment plan, if needed.COVID-19 is changing everything. Our healthcare system is overloaded. Patients with chronic diseases can be subjected to high risk of cross-infection. Care delivery models are abruptly changed to remote care services. The COVID-19 entailed a complete paradigm shift in how health care was delivered, enabling exponential usage in telehealth and RPM for acute disease monitoring. Unfortunately, with so many virus strains that are spreading worldwide, including in the United States, COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are on the rise in nearly all states as of this writing, thanks to the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, which is far more contagious than the previous variants of the virus.
AHC Behavioral Health Assessments are scheduled by Appointment Only. If you’ve been hurt at work, or if you’ve developed a condition or disease that affects your daily life, there are disability-related resources that may help you. Many of these require a disability evaluation by an accredited Physician. Dr. Robert Jamison and the healthcare professionals at Alternative Healthcare LA, with offices on Washington Blvd and Vernon Ave in Los Angeles, can provide you with referrals for the medical examination as well as pairing you with other medical professionals as necessary. Book an appointment online, or call one of the offices today. It may be that you may require unemployment benefits and this recommendation will be made if you are determined to not be disabled.
Our objectives are to determine if there are any life-threatening conditions demanding immediate treatment and if returning to work is safe for you and for your co-workers. We understand that job stress can lead to severe anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. We have specialists and strategic partners locally and out-of-area to assist with your recovery. There are jobs with exceedingly high physical demands which may trigger or precipitate back pain, neck strain, and joint dysfunction. We work with Providers that offer treatment at discounted rates for patients without health insurance and have limited incomes.
What is a disability examination?
When you’ve suffered an injury or impairment for which some level of benefits are available, that disability or impairment is often confirmed by a Physician. The benefits could be paid by the government, such as for Social Security or workers’ compensation, or through private insurance, so there’s usually an investigative process for which a disability exam is a key component.
A disability examination may not end with your physician’s evaluation, however. often other specialists are involved. For example, if you’ve suffered a work-related injury, an occupational medicine specialist or occupational therapist’s assessment may be requested to determine how your injuries interfere with your work and what accommodations are needed if you are to return to work. Allied Health Solutions works with many other specialists in the Los Angeles area, so referrals are easy and, in some cases, close to one of the Alternative Healthcare LA locations.
As your BHC, our providers begin with recording your chief complaint, history and performing a Behavioral Health Assessment and developing an assessment and treatment plan, including referrals.
Alternative Healthcare LA may connect you with therapists or with specialists as needed in consideration of your diagnosis, such as seeing a psychiatrist or psychotherapist if you’re experiencing job stress. We may also refer you to an Orthopedist, Rheumatologist or Pain Management Specialist depending upon the medical issues. Primarily, our goal is to get you back to work as soon as possible. We understand that it is potentially more damaging to be off of work. A lack of employment will result in severe financial hardships and could have a psychological impact. For job stress, a Psychotherapist would focus on the development of effective coping mechanisms. The requirements for the examining physician may change from case-to-case as well. For example, if Dr. Gill, M.D. is your Primary Care Physician, some agencies may request their own contracted doctor or an impartial third-party doctor. However, in many cases, using your Primary Care Physician is acceptable.