As if dealing with an illness or injury isn’t stressful enough, handling the bills and insurance paperwork can add an additional layer of stress to your life. Maybe the doctor’s office or hospital sent you a bill with a mistake. Or maybe your insurance company unexpectedly denied your claim. No matter your situation, it’s important […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
How to Shop Around for Healthcare Pricing
With the high cost of healthcare, many of us would love to reduce our healthcare spending. If you have private insurance, or don’t have insurance, you can shop around for healthcare pricing to save yourself from a shocking bill, and you might even find a lower cost provider. But how can you do that? In addition […]
Can You Trust Symptom Checker Apps or Websites?
When we feel sick, or something seems wrong, most of us want an answer reasonably fast. Certainly, you can make an appointment with your primary care doctor or go to urgent care. But what if you feel too lousy to see a doctor in person? Or, what if you think your condition might be too […]
How Do You Find a New Doctor You Can Trust?
Everyone wants, and deserves, a qualified doctor with whom they can have a good partnership. You may be looking for a doctor due to a move or the need for a new specialist. Or you might be searching for a new doctor because you are unhappy with your current doctor for any number of reasons […]
Do You Know What Types of Health Screenings You Need?
Whether you consider yourself an example of picture-perfect health, or you are dealing with a serious medical condition, it’s important to know what types of health screenings you need to stay as healthy as possible. Many of us struggle to stay on top of needed health screenings, particularly with COVID-19 scaring us away from medical […]