Maggie wasn’t developing like other kids. Every parent’s concern when their child is not meeting the mile marker of growth…What is wrong? Mom and Dad, Holly and Dan Carmichael learn their daughter has PMM2-CDG, a potentially fatal gene mutations that cause abnormal enzyme activity. It impacts the ability to walk and eat develop normally. Sadly, …
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Fitbit, Apple Watch, Koretrack or Galaxy Fit, gone are the days when you see a traditional watch on someone’s wrist. Fitness trackers have dominated the market and consumers are purchasing these devices at amazing rates. According to Grand View Research, the market for wearable technology was valued at $32.6 billion in 2019 with an anticipated …
Consumer Survey Telemedicine has changed all our lives given the pandemic, but are consumers and physicians embracing the change? A recent survey, by Doximity, examined patient perspectives and physician adoption since COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, telemedicine was limited to those who lived in rural areas and at a specific site or location for a …
One of the most frustrating things when you need care is to have the procedure you need performed… DENIED. In a recent article, actor Hilary Swank took to social media to express her concerns over denied coverage for treatment of ovarian cysts. Swank’s statement: “I’m truly exhausted by the way women’s ovarian and cyclical health …
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Emergencies happens and no doubt you are in a panicked state and just want to get care right away. Once the crisis has passed, a new one begins…the bill. Even if you have great health care insurance, the bill from the hospital can be costly. Add a high deductible or no health care insurance, and …
Choosing the right health care plan for you or your family can seem daunting. Add COVID-19 to the mix and no doubt you look at health care differently. While many health insurance companies have waived co-pay and treatment in some cases for COVID-19, other conditions you or your family may be dealing with are still …
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In the time of COVID-19 telehealth options from your provider have become a common option. No doubt once the stay at home ban is lifted, telehealth will become more the norm. Perhaps due to ongoing restrictions or consumer preference. If you are still unsure as to how Telehealth works reference: Telehealth Options for Consumers During COVID-19 …
So much has changed since Coronavirus has entered our lives. I want to highlight these changes and pause with the question, how will our lives be different once we are allowed to go back to normal? Normal, I dare say will never be normal, not bad, but definitely different. What are the circumstances that will make …
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While maintaining social distancing, there are, alternative options for care and access to your provider. Medicare is lifting the requirements on telehealth options and many practices are using this method as an alternative way to care for patients. While telehealth has been around, it has a slow adoption rate. With COVID-19 and social distancing this …
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The Coronavirus has obviously changed all of us and continues to have us navigating daily life in different directions. In addition, there is so much information out there including how to sanitize, cure cabin fever, and age groups most impacted by Coronavirus. One of the key questions is how to get tested and what are …
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