Miscellany from the week, not requiring full posts on their own…. …………………………….. My big news is ready to be sprung! Although, through today’s blog, I’ll announce it “softly” — a bigger announcement is in the works for this week. You may be familiar with About.com — tens or hundreds of millions of visitors each month […]
From the desk of (12/1/07)… Read More »
I learned this week that a loved one who has been battling cancer for many years was encouraged to sign up for an online personal health record (PHR) called Caring 4 Cancer. It’s a perfect example of the kind of PHR that I think can be dangerous for patients because there is no privacy. Even
Another PHR Program that Violates Your Privacy Read More »
Here’s one of the best examples I’ve encountered of the dysfunction of American medicine. It will leave you shaking your head. And you might be surprised by my comments about it. Here’s the scenario as described in the Syracuse Post Standard this week: Recently, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest health insurer in Central
Expensive Medical Tests – Who Really Wins? Read More »
From Hannah Montana to drive-by shootings, there is plenty of interesting news in Cincinnati, Ohio today. But to me, your friendly patient advocate, an even more fascinating topic was reported in Cincinnati’s news this week: the possibility of a lemon law for medical consumers. To me, it’s one of those “now why didn’t I think
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Heard again today from my friend Tom. Previously, I shared the saga of his need for specialized heart surgery, his battle with his health insurance company for permission, and the need for prayers as he finally underwent his surgery in Cleveland. Good news! Tom’s home, and doing so well that he’s arguing with his neighbor!
Tom – Another Update Read More »
I’ve been asked for weeks to weigh in on the SCHIP bill (State Children’s Health Insurance Program.) I had to give it some thought because I just couldn’t fathom that there could be any opposition without some good reason. So I’ve read commentary by President Bush, commentary by John McCain, coverage by CNN, Fox and
Bush, Congress and SCHIP: Remember, Children Will Vote Someday Read More »
(*Everything You Ever Wanted to Know!) About Healthcare Costs I just came across this interesting website to share with you called Out of Pocket It’s a good attempt at transparency — the real costs of healthcare — as they relate to the costs of individual services, tests, doctor visits, insurance, treatments, etc. If you’re willing
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For the past four weeks, listeners of my radio show have heard a series of tips I’ve given about PHRs – personal health records. The underlying message has been: keeping your personal records in digital format can be a good thing. But do not — under any circumstances — move them to the web! No
Microsoft offers Health Vault – Don’t Do It! Read More »
