They’re not exactly great bedtime or bathroom reading—hospital bills that drone on for pages. They can put you to sleep, exactly what shouldn’t happen if you aim to be an informed and astute consumer. Remember: More than 80 percent of hospital bills contain errors. If you haven’t had the displeasure of accruing a hospital bill [...]
As debate continues to swirl around health care reform here in the U. S., way down south in Brazil, the concept of “health care” includes “plastic surgery.” Whereas not everyone here is a fan, in Brazil, there’s little to no stigma around the practice. As this Associated Press story reports, “Beauty is a right, and [...]
Are you getting more than your “money’s worth” when you visit your doctor? If you’ve waited weeks for your appointment, then you feel rushed or short-changed, you may be surprised about what your physician really thinks. A study in the Sept. 26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals how physicians themselves rate time [...]
No, you’re not dreaming. You call the doctor’s number, record your chief complaint—what’s bothering you—and the doctor picks up the phone. No checking at the front desk first and then talking to a nurse. Launched last October and operating in 18 states, RingADoc connects patients to fully licensed, board certified doctors immediately, at any time [...]
There’s just something about a doctor, nurse or other employee shakin’ white-coated booty in the hallowed halls of a hospital that is so endearing. And funny. In case you haven’t noticed, the trend of online videos is infectious—and has transcended the understandably cautious marketing policies of medical institutions nationwide. *The analysts know that more consumers watch online videos [...]
Concierge medicine is gaining popularity as patients opt for convenience, personal attention and faster responses from their doctors. Critics say it’s exclusive and health care costs are already too high. Personalized medicine, say some proponents, “is the way health care used to be.”
Build a better boomer with Stephanie Stephens, M.A.
A warm "Welcome!" to Mind Your Body TV, where you'll "Build a Better Boomer" with series writer, executive producer and host Stephanie Stephens. A spokesperson for the active and vital 50+ female demographic, Stephanie delivers timely health and lifestyle content comprised of videos, audio podcasts and blogs here on Mind Your Body TV—and on her channels on YouTube and AOL/On.
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