Measles Info Improved Billing Platform

April 1, 2025

A “Measles Message" from Dr. Jacob Mirman


“With the recent outbreaks of measles in Texas and other parts of the country, many people are understandably concerned and want to protect themselves,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman. “I listened to some doctors on the radio talking about the issue, and they recommended booster shots. And while the shot is indeed a great way to protect yourself, this is not the only option available to make sure you are protected.”


“Patients can come into Life Medical for a simple blood test to determine whether they are already immune. Most people in this country are immune already because they received the shot in the past. I see no reason to get another shot if you are immune and would recommend against it if it is not needed. This measles blood test may be covered by insurance, but even if it is not, the cost to pay on a cash basis at our clinic is very reasonable; around $50.”


“We can check immunity to other conditions as well, like Hepatitis B, chicken pox, mumps, and German measles. If there is any concern, we can discuss and order appropriate tests.”

Important Information About Our New Athlelas Insights System for Billing


Here are the top benefits of this more transparent and straightforward system:


  • A clear new design for our statements that is easier to understand
  • A secure user-friendly patient portal
  • Your billing statements will be emailed directly to you


Here more detailed information on the Smart Pay and Athleles system:


Greetings from Life Medical and Minnesota Medical & Rehabilitative Services LLC!


Our ongoing dedication to your health and well-being includes maintaining clear communication about any changes that may impact your interaction with us.


We are excited to announce that we have updated our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) system to a new platform called Athelas Insights.


This enhancement is part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our administrative and billing processes and improve your experience with us.


What does this mean for you?


As of March 2024, we started using the Athelas Insights system for billing. You may notice some changes as a result:


  • Patient statements: The design of your patient statement will change. Our new system generates a different layout, you will always see our logo and name. Although the phrase ‘Powered by Athelas’ will also appear in the statement, this statement is still from us.


PLEASE NOTE: On approximately February 22, 2024, a serious event regarding Change Healthcare (a major claims processor) has resulted in significant processing delays of insurance claims. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, there were delays in providing accurate statements reflecting your financial responsibility. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Billing Department at (952)-933-8900 or email us at billing.questions@lifemedical.us.


  • Online Payments: If you pay your bills online, you will now be directed to a new secure payment portal. We will provide the link to this portal in your statement and via a text message sent from +1 (833) 946-2331. An example of a text message from us would look like: “Hi [Your Name], you have a payment request from Life Medical. If you do not want to receive further text messages from us, reply “OPTOUT”


  • Email Communication: Your billing statements will be emailed from noreply@athelas.com. Please add this email to your trusted contacts to ensure receipt of all statements.


  • Payment History: Please note that any outstanding balance for dates of service prior to March 2024 is still due and will be presented in a separate statement from our previous system.


Please rest assured that these changes are aimed at enhancing our services and making the billing process more transparent and straightforward for you. Our team has been trained and is ready to help you navigate these changes.


We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (952) 933-8900 or reach out to us at info@lifemedical.us

Life Medical Has a Totally New and More Patient-Friendly Website

October 23, 2025
Take a look at our new website. Updated graphics and layout. Easier to navigate. Lots of new information for patients. A great new feature on the new website is the "MyChart" equivalent available to the clinic and the patient portal. Patients registering for the portal will have access to their ongoing progress notes, and lab results. This feature is similar to the MyHealth portal utilized by Fairview and other large health providers. Patients will get notifications about upcoming appointments with providers. They can immediately communicate directly with their providers and staff using the electronic message system within the portal. We have recently implemented The PRISMA System here at Life Medical. This is an interoperability toolkit that allows for easy data exchange between different medical clinics. This feature has allowed our clinic access to records from other groups including Fairview, Park Nicollet and Allina. We can now get patient information very quickly without the time-consuming “request for records” process. This makes it much easier for every medical practitioner to provide a higher level of continuity of care. Patients no longer need to hesitate to be seen outside of their current health group, because there are no longer data exchange limitations. Life Medical is a great clinic because we are always taking steps to improve our patients’ experiences.

Life Medical Is Proud to Welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets!

October 22, 2025
Life Medical is proud to welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets! Dr. Karachenets is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive experience in primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management. She provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages and has special interests in pulmonology (asthma, COPD), dermatology, women’s health, geriatrics, diabetes, obesity management, and preventive care. She has been honored with multiple professional awards for excellence in patient care.

Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Sell Recreational Cannabis

October 22, 2025
“We fought hard for it,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman, “and now recreational cannabis is available from non-tribal dispensaries for the first time since legalization in 2023. This is something to celebrate! Medical cannabis is much more effective than any other type of marijuana-based product because it is customized by a pharmacist. Also, medical cannabis is not subject to any taxes which makes it available at a more reasonable price. There are less restrictions for medical patients vs. recreational users, because patients do not have caps on the amount they can purchase or the potency of products. I have treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis and in the vast majority of cases the results have been excellent.”