Five Shocking Facts You Never Knew about Health Insurance
May 7th, 2013
Health insurance is slowly becoming more popular because of Obamacare and the fact that all people will have to have it come the year 2014. Unfortunately, health insurance is very expensive despite all of the changes being made by the government. In fact, it is so expensive that it is not uncommon for the average couple without children to pay hundreds of dollars each month just to have a mediocre plan that barely covers anything. This is a major problem for individuals who are on a fixed budget and do not have the money to Read the rest of this entry »
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The Best Health Care Decision You’ll Ever Make
May 3rd, 2013
Health care decisions are becoming more difficult all the time. TV commercials and daily mail promise the best coverage at the lowest prices. Doctor co-pays may change from one visit to the next. And as you grow older, new health challenges arise. But as difficult as it is to make routine health care decisions, an emergency health care decision is even more complex. Especially if you are unable to communicate your wishes and family members disagree on “what you would want.”
However, you can avoid a worse crisis by making Read the rest of this entry »
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Five Health Insurance Scams to Avoid
May 1st, 2013
Learning more about patients rights, educating yourself about the most common and costly insurance scams and choosing the provider and policy that will have the most to offer you can seem light a daunting task for those who have limited experiences with such matters. The resources and educational opportunities that have been created to provide patients with a better understanding of insurance related issues could make a big difference in the outcome of their efforts. Knowing all you can about insurance practices, patients rights and any potential scams that you may fall victim Read the rest of this entry »
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Five Reasons to Read the Patient Bill of Rights
April 28th, 2013
Fact: Most people aren’t even aware that a patient’s bill of rights even exists. This in itself is extremely disheartening. Fact: There are at least five good reasons for you to read and learn of your medical rights as created by Obamacare. These are:
1) You’re Informed of Your Rights.
Information is power. Knowing what is and isn’t assured to you will help you make intelligent decisions.
2) You Know What You Can and Can’t Do.
The field of medicine and insurance is difficult to navigate. Having read the patient’s bill of rights allows you to roam Read the rest of this entry »
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Know Your Rights: Five Facts Every Patient Should Learn
April 27th, 2013
When it comes to health care, patients have a variety of rights. You have the right for your medical record and information to be confidential. Hospitals and medical centers take this right very seriously. Medical computer systems and databases are carefully controlled by employees. Patient confidentiality is the goal of all health care centers. Health care employees are trained to never discuss patients and their medical information with anyone other than their primary care team. A patient’s medical records and information are stored on secure Read the rest of this entry »
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