Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Helpful Healthcare Links: April 30, 2015

Our helpful health care links focus on two hot topics in healthcare this week– An update on the devastating earthquake in Nepal and an what it looks like when a healthcare record is hijacked. Both are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!

Inside Nepal’s Next Challenge: Overflowing Hospitals

Hospitals throughout Nepal are flooded with patients, with thousands in need of care for acute injuries after a massive earthquake that the country’s leader said may have killed up to 10,000.

A Day in the Life of a Stolen Healthcare Record

The process of divining the provenance of stolen healthcare records. These records typically are processed or handled by a gauntlet of third party firms, most of which have no direct relationship with the patient or customer ultimately harmed by the breach.

P.S.–TODAY is your last day to sign up for the ObamaCare Enrollment Extension!

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Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015

What Is Your Biggest Health Care Pet Peeve?

While moving through the health care system, you have likely experienced some positive experiences and some not-so-positive ones. So, I’m curious. What is your biggest health care pet peeve?

Choose all that apply from the options below and leave a comment on this post with your answer(s). If you don’t see yours listed here, write it in the comments.

1. Long wait times in doctors’ offices

2. Time with doctor is rushed or too short

3. Health care practitioners don’t show enough empathy

4. Dealing with the insurance company

5. Having to get referrals

6. Prescription costs

7. Finding the right specialists (knowing where to go)

I will post this question on Facebook and share the compiled results. I’d love to know your pet peeves.

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Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2015

Does Your Healthcare Provider “Accept Or “Participate In” Your Health Insurance Plan?

When you sign up for health insurance, do you make sure you healthcare provider accepts that particular plan? Is there a better question you might want to ask?

P.S.–Please remember that ObamaCare has added an extra enrollment period that from March 15 – April 30, 2015. Spin your healthcare your way and check out our Easy Healthcare eBook Guides.

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