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Sometimes you are in a dark place and getting out of that is hard…reaching out for help is well difficult…what will people think…are you weak…you tell yourself to be strong. Finally, you find the courage to reach out, but where do you find the right resources, and can you afford the help you need? What […]

Susan S. shares her story: I was tired of being rushed through a doctor’s visit and having to repeat myself or gather additional paperwork when my specialist wasn’t communicating with my primary care doctor. Healthcare is expensive enough without having to manage this too and even more concerning, what if something gets missed? Trying the

Susan is a single Mom, with two beautiful daughters Zoe 5 and Emelia 3.  She is rolling the dice and going without healthcare insurance praying everyday she and her girls are kept safe.  She simply can’t afford a monthly premium of $875 a month with a $8000 deductible and she doesn’t qualify for Medicaid.  One

Joe sees his Primary Care Physician complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain.  Because of his family history, and because Joe is overweight and smokes, his primary care physician is concerned that he may be at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Joe’s primary care physician coordinates care with a lab facility who runs his

Having a surgery planned, or elective is concerning. There are so many questions and concerns. I know I had a total knee replacement surgery a year ago, and while my surgeon and the facility where I was having the procedure were awesome in providing prep documents and answering my questions, I was still anxious. I

Do you find yourself stressed when you think of your next provider visit?  Will you have time to ask the questions on your mind?  What if you don’t understand the responses, should you ask for clarification? Your provider sees you for that 20–30-minute visit and yet YOU live with yourself everyday 24 hours and seven

Matthew’s friend, who is a nurse, used to bug him to use his doctor’s portal app instead of calling to make an appointment every time he had a question about his diabetes. When COVID hit, he had to stop ignoring her suggestion. Now, the retired technology guru can’t imagine not being able to contact his

I remember when so many practices were against telehealth vowing that in-person visits were still the best option. There were many medical organizations that also shared this perspective…and then…COVID hit…there was no choice but to embrace telehealth. Consumers were also skeptical trusting they would have better outcomes if they were in the office talking directly

In 2021 my husband and I had gained the responsibility for caring for our Dad.  He had many health issues, bad habits and was adapting to a new life and new location.  My husband works in finance, and I work in healthcare so I thought I could take the lead to navigate the system.  We

There is no doubt that receiving a medical bill can bring on anxiety, especially since it can be hard to predict what you’ll be charged for a doctor’s visit, a procedure or any other medical service.  If you get an alarmingly high bill, you might feel too overwhelmed to deal with it. If it’s a