You slipped on a slick floor and it hurts but you’re not sure if you tore something or just have a really bad case of tendonitis. You go to your local urgent care clinic, or doctor’s office, and you’re seen by a physician assistant (PA), who examines you, says everything is structurally intact, and you […]

How is it that we live in the U.S. where we have freedoms and opportunities, yet our healthcare spend is outrageous, the system is fragmented resulting in delays in care, rushed visits and lack of quality of care that we all want.   If we look at the business side of healthcare, what the issues

I talk often about how to navigate the healthcare system should you need services, surgery or end up in the ER.  I do this so you are empowered to be your own advocate and navigate the system versus being a victim to 1-800 number with your health insurance company or unanswered calls.   What is

I often hear the stories and sometimes complaints from my sweet Mom and her friends about getting old, another doctor’s appointment, cataract surgery…another expense, or I’m losing my teeth, my back hurts and all the handicap spots are taken. It really is hard to hear these stories but my Mom is right, living on a

People are going without needed care, living in pain with chronic illnesses because they cannot afford medications, and many are going without health insurance overall with the ER as their only option. I recently had a conversation with someone at a gathering who shared how she needs a monthly inhaler that costs $350 a month. 

Inflation, supply chain issues, the price of gas and groceries have all had impacts on families, just another aftermath of COVID and now that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended as of May 11, 2023, we continue to get back to a life of normalcy, but here is what I know is true, that

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week. As a patient you may experience: Cynical or negative attitudes or lack of personalization. Noticeable emotional exhaustion. Rushed visit or short answers to questions

Special note: the herb Shoba mentions is the herb is Aristolochia Indica , part of the Aristolochia family.    Intro:  A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things you encounter in your lifetime. For many, you’re just living your life and out of nowhere you get a cancer diagnosis.  What if you

Most American consumers are unhappy with their healthcare experiences, with most wishing for more personalized interactions versus no response or being routed to an offshore team who doesn’t understand our healthcare system and likely reads from a script. Also, many are frustrated through their experiences with healthcare providers, from difficulties scheduling appointments to impersonal visits. 

What are the basic human rights of healthcare?  Health Equity is defined as reaching “the highest level of health for all people.” It means giving everyone the support they need to access the same level of medical care and education regardless of status. This could mean: A vaccine is available to at-risk people. An organization