Take advantage of your state’s one-on-one counseling program If you have a complicated question about Medicare, or just want some help talking through your options, you should take advantage of the free one-on-one counseling available...
Faceboo Mistake 1: Not Preparing The average doctor’s appointment lasts about 18 minutes. Preparing ahead of time will help you get the most out of those minutes. Make lists so you have important information readily...
Medications that can damage the kidneys are known as “nephrotoxic medications.” These drugs can cause direct damage to the kidneys. Some of these medications mildly worsen kidney function and others can cause acute kidney injuries....
More than 27 million Americans lack any health insurance—58% of low-income working adults, 44% of young adults, and 35% of Latinx adults. In addition, almost 50% of nonelderly adults have insurance that requires high deductibles...
More Americans are getting tested for coronavirus than ever before — and that could mean more surprise medical bills. Congress wrote rules in March that aimed to make coronavirus testing free for all Americans. Patients,...
What Is a Health Insurance Denial? A denial is when your health insurance company notifies you that it will not cover the cost of your medication or treatment. It can be frustrating and sometimes scary...
I’ve come across some astounding charges investigating how emergency rooms bill patients. A woman in California fell off her bike and now faces a $20,243 bill. A patient in New Jersey never got past the...
A state-by-state report measuring access to care, quality of care, health outcomes, and health disparities across the United States by David C. Radley, Sara R. Collins, and Jesse C. Baumgartner for The Commonwealth Fund. See...
Why You May Want to Avoid These 2 Types of Blood Pressure Meds By Gigen Mammoser for Healthline – Updated on March 19, 2018. Experts urge a change in medication to decrease the risk of...
While you are in the hospital: If possible, first bring your complaints to your doctor and nurses. Be as specific as you can and ask how your complaint can be resolved. You can also ask to...