According to a report by Kaiser Health News, a trend is catching on for hospitals to require payment upfront for patients seeking care at emergency rooms when serious medical needs are not present. Indeed, 50% of American hospitals now charge upfront fees for ER visits according to the Healthcare Financial Management Association. This practice accomplishes: [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, asking questions to your healthcare providers leads to better care and enhanced trust, safety results. Ten questions that they recommend: What is the test for? How many times have you done this procedure? When wil I get the results? Why do I need this treatment? [...]
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has released a guide for social media involvement with everyone from patients to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers. With deliberation for the past 2 years, the FDA provides guidance in how information can be given or obtained through social media. The public has been given 90 days to respond. [...]
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary more people cut back on healthcare, leading to record-low growth in dollar allocation for doctors but not in healthcare service and product spending. “Consumers had fewer hospital procedures, filled fewer prescriptions and visited the doctor’s office less frequently. People remained cautious about their [...]
According to a survey by Merritt Hawkins, a physician recruiting firm, 28% of new doctors stated that they would choose a different career if they had the choice to do over again. A similar survey was performed in 2008 where new doctors were polled receiving 18% at that time. Company representatives stated in a press [...]
An email circulating by Kathy Rosenbloom points out an important issue that is unknown to many. Read on. “Susan G. Koman for the Cure just cut all its funding to Planned Parenthood for breast screenings, bowing to anti-choice pressure and making breast health care suddenly inaccessible to many women. Planned Parenthood health centers are often [...]
