Matthew’s friend, who is a nurse, used to bug him to use his doctor’s portal app instead of calling to make an appointment every time he had a question about his diabetes. When COVID hit, he had to stop ignoring her suggestion. Now, the retired technology guru can’t imagine not being able to contact his

I remember when so many practices were against telehealth vowing that in-person visits were still the best option. There were many medical organizations that also shared this perspective…and then…COVID hit…there was no choice but to embrace telehealth. Consumers were also skeptical trusting they would have better outcomes if they were in the office talking directly

In 2021 my husband and I had gained the responsibility for caring for our Dad.  He had many health issues, bad habits and was adapting to a new life and new location.  My husband works in finance, and I work in healthcare so I thought I could take the lead to navigate the system.  We

There is no doubt that receiving a medical bill can bring on anxiety, especially since it can be hard to predict what you’ll be charged for a doctor’s visit, a procedure or any other medical service.  If you get an alarmingly high bill, you might feel too overwhelmed to deal with it. If it’s a

Want to get a fair price on a medical procedure? Where do you begin and how can you make sure it is accurate?  We all know that people are being forced to bear the cost of healthcare on their own, either because they have high deductibles or are choosing to self-pay because they can’t afford

I was evaluating our insurance premiums for 2023 and they’re going up by 7 %. This seems to be a constant trend with healthcare insurance and hits especially hard with the price of most everything on the rise. One of the 2023 trends or should be trends I believe is patient engagement and self advocacy.

For more than 150 years, advocates have been waging campaigns for health equity in the U.S. Relying primarily on moral arguments, these campaigns have tackled inequities in racial and ethnic minority health, women’s health, mental health, children’s health, veterans’ health, rural health, and most recently LGBTQ health. While these various campaigns have faded in and

A survey of 600 doctors found that 89% said they no longer have adequate influence in the healthcare decisions for their patients. 87% reported that health insurers interfere with their ability to prescribe individualized treatments. The survey also found that because of their frustration, many doctors said they are thinking of leaving the profession and

Mike C. thought he was dying. A heart attack had pinned him to the floor of his bedroom. His neighbor took him to St. David’s Medical Center where he was successfully treated. Weeks later, he received a bill from the hospital for the total amount due $108,951 and this was the amount after his insurance

I am blessed to live in a neighborhood where we all look out for each other.  One of my neighbors has lived in the neighborhood for over 35 years.  Larry has served our country in the armed forces and his wife Lucy is a sweet soul. They love their grand kids, backyard barbeques, and serving