I work for a company that runs day program for people with disabilities. The administration of this company has been allowing people with symptoms of COVID to remain at the program, without any examinations or temperature taking by their on-site RN, even when employees have come to them saying certain participants are sick and have symptoms. 3 people (two employees and one participant) tested positive, and they informed all the participants families. But another employee tested positive last week (having worked the entire week prior) and they did not inform their families. I need to report my employer in every way possible (DMH, OSHA, etc.) but I’m hesitant to include details about the symptoms and positive tests of participants because of HIPAA. Am I allowed to break HIPAA to report health hazards (as a mandatory reporter)? And is it still breaking HIPAA if I give details about the participants health and positive testing if I don’t use their names? Something needs to be done, many of these individuals or their family members have pre-existing health issues.
Hi! I'm about to apply to my school's radiation sciences program and these are my two paths I'm deciding on. Would you recommend a career in these? Or healthcare in general? I know many people keep saying healthcare is horrible and to run away but I'm holding on to the words of those I know who enjoy their jobs in healthcare. It just seems everywhere online people hate working as any healthcare provider.
Guess I'm just looking for some guidance and encouragement that I'm not throwing myself into a volcano or something.
(Sorry for poor grammar I'm half asleep writing this with nerves after reading the nursing subreddit)
I ate some ramen today from a local ramen place and before I was getting in the shower I smelled myself and I SMELL LIKE THE RAMEN I ATE??? HELP? IS THIS NORMAL?
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Is there anything we people should do about this? Or it's whatever?
A) I received 1 of an item. The pharmacy charged the insurance for many of the same item. Pharmacy put a very high number of the same item, but only received 1 of the item.
Is it common practice for pharmacies to do this? Heard on reddit that it was
Pharmacy charge the insurance a much higher amount when I only received 1 of the item. And when item only cost a little.
B) Is number of an item put by doctor or pharmacy?
C) Drug cost to me is 0 so it doesn't really matter to me either way
It's a chain store. Should we do anything about this? If so what
D) Another small pharmacy did not put any price on the label on the bag/drugs. Are they allow to do that?
E) And is there any ways for people with health insurance to see the price pharmacy charge the insurance companies
Don't really have any favoritism for any of the parities in this. Not really a big fan of anyone that aren't at least somewhat ethical especially corporations.
I don't support a bad society overall.
I had a monthly credit through the ACA, I was going to get a covid test and found out this week I am not insured. When I contacted my health insurance, they tell me my subsidy ended in August. This is crazy because I only went to the doctor once this year for a basic checkup (no er visits or anything). They then tell me something is wrong with the billing and then the call gets disconnected.
Anyone can shine some light into this? I do have a new health insurance for 2022, but right now I really need to get a rapid covid test, and its $200 self pay.
Wondering how does this play with tax credits, etc.
It infuriates me that so many people are still doing this, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. It bothers me so much that I become visibly angry for a good while after I see it and have trouble interacting with other people politely because I’m so disturbed by it. It’s to the point that I cringe whenever I even hear someone cough knowing there is a 95% chance they are doing it into their hands.
There is literally no excuse for it, toddlers know to cough into the crook of their arm. And before you say it, yes it is most DEFINITELY preferable to cough into the open air as most of those droplets dissipate and fall to the ground almost immediately, whereas when you cough into your hand you literally go on to infect every surface you touch for 6 hours or more or until you wash/gel your hands. Ditto on coughing into a paper thin Kleenex, same thing. It is absolutely impractical to count on being able to wash/gel your hands immediately every time you cough or sneeze, even if you are a woman carrying a purse.
If there was ever a time to put a stop to this idiotic practice that probably predates lobotomies, it was a global pandemic. Yet not a word was uttered by any of the multiple political leaders or global health experts that had the entire world’s attention reinforcing the importance of correcting this moronic behavior.
The mid right side of my back has been hurting for around 3 weeks, how do I know if this is organ pain, muscle pain, or if I need to go to the chiropractor?
So I was tested positive December 24, I started having symtoms last sunday I think.
So tomorrow my 7 days have passed. But today my dad has tested positive for covid.
So my covid has passed, but my dad has it.
Can I go to work this tuesday now that I no longer have covid?
I (26/M/USA) have 2 health policies and I want to get my deviated septum fixed ASAP.
First policy (Golden Rule) is through my parents, but it expires Feb 22, 2022. It was prepaid in entirety and we probably will not be renewing it.
The other (Aetna) is through my job. My parents also work for the same company (company bought our fam business and employed us all, so we’ve got the Aetna plan as well).
Which insurance would I consider to be primary and secondary?
I’m already looking for in-network ENT specialists to consult me and book a procedure. When I do the consult, should I also request pretreatment estimates for each insurance? I’m afraid that if GoldenRule is my secondary, it will expire before I get to file the actual claim after Aetna.
Thank you all so much!
Hello, I have a procedure scheduled for February and my insurance increased from $65, to $425 this year because I am not employed and now no longer qualify for the $350 subsidy.
I can’t afford this and I’m not sure what to do. I was thinking maybe I should just pay the $425 until the procedure and cancel but that’s really gonna be hard for me financially.
I was also thinking of switching to a cheaper plan on healthcare market place but the deductibles are much higher. Any advice?
Obviously this is an awful idea. There would be no benefit if the federal govt decided doctors get the bullet if they do anything doctory in April. But what estimated death toll would this month cause?
Do peppers truly cause any type of cancer and how would it cause the cancer?
Speaking of US healthcare specifically here. There are massive shortages in the labor market generally, and in healthcare specifically. We (referring to my hospital but we can clearly generalize) are short of nurses, MAs, CNAs, PT/OT, and of late we’re even losing and failing to replace docs and APPs. Not to mention janitors, cooks, basically any position one can think of. The party line is always the same: “We’re offering the market standard pay”. Which is followed up with, “Every hospital is struggling to find workers”. Which of course translates as, “We refuse to pay enough to effectively recruit/retain staff”.
Now, here’s my question: why is administration NEVER understaffed?? Do these people care so much more about their paper-shuffling, that they’re willing to work in suboptimal conditions for inadequate pay, whereas the rest of us clinical folk are just too selfish to keep our heads down and power through? Or could there be another set of rules in place for the folks who get to write the rules? 🤔
TL/DR: this shit is frustrating
Just started working again after being laid off at the start of covid. Looking to find out what worthwhile discounts are available for healthcare workers still
I'm 0- and she's 0+, what will that affect in pregnancy ?
Hi all,
I am a practising Occupational Therapist and PhD researcher in assistive technology.
As you all know, there are some issues with assistive tech, and all too often, that has a significant impact on the users. With this, I am trying to see if we can use User-Centred Design, Design Thinking, and Human-Centred Design to improve assistive technologies.
To do this, I am speaking to Users of Assistive technologies, OT’s and Allied Health, and Designers and rehabilitation engineers. If you fall into any of these groups, your time is greatly appreciated!
For OT’s and Allied Health, please complete the survey below (it takes 10-15 minutes)
https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjbnA7R0yKOGQnk
If you are or know an assistive technology user, it would be amazing to speak to you about your experiences with the scripting and use of assistive technologies. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please flic an email to [hphillips@swin.edu.au](mailto:hphillips@swin.edu.au), this can be done online or in-person (if you live in Victoria, Australia)
For designers and rehabilitation engineers, please complete the separate survey below (it takes 10-15 minutes)
https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es2QKweW2ybZRlk
Any questions, please email me at [hphillips@swin.edu.au](mailto:hphillips@swin.edu.au). Thank you all so so much for your time and support
I am posting this for my mother. She applied for FMLA to take me to doctors appointments as I am disabled. She now has some chronic illnesses herself, and I wonder if she can take FMLA for herself as well. So do both I mean.
Had agonizing pain since nov 27 and and I still do, I had a ruptured cyst and they failed to tell me after going to the er five times and in total about 8 medical visits costing me tons of money, and said it would go away. Had a CT scan, ultrasound, and x-Ray. I started having vomiting in the dumpster behind work because I need to work and I’ve been having to stop in the middle of my shift. Painkillers don’t do anything. Primary care doesn’t do anything. I’ve been having the worst chest pain on my left side and down my left arm which I didn’t have before. Im 19 I don’t want to die. I wish someone would do their job and help me. I’ve even made a long paragraph of all of my symptoms with dates and times but they still can’t do anything. I’m ready to give up. All I can do is lie in bed because the painkillers don’t work anymore. I don’t really fear death anymore at this point. I’m having chest, abdominal, back, and throat pain right now.
This situations has been going for months and months and i think its finally time to share it here.
In eary july of 2021, i got a massive headache, it didnt go away no matter what, that moment all my moods faded away and all i did is watched TV hopping the headache will go away, the next day, the headache is gone but NOT completely, months later i started experiencing more headaches, sometimes normal ones and sometimes strong ones, until september of 2021, they finally stopped and even if i got a headache from now one, i dont think its from that massive one anymore.
in mid-october 2021, i started experiencing some slight loose of memories, such as not remembering watching a video, doesnt remember the task i was given etc.
However, im alright now, i dont seem to be forgetting, no more massive headaches, im fine. but i still want to know what was it all about, brain stroke?
I suffered from a muscle strain last October while horse riding- and it STILL has not gone away. Its been over a year now. Physical therapy didn't help and im kind of lost on what to do at this point. Do I need to see a orthopedic surgeon? I am completely unable to ride horses any more due to this and I am not healing.
Hello,
I am thinking about being a pre-med major or becoming a PA. I know experience looks great for PA school and medical school applications. I would like to become a medical assistant for a summer and work for 30 hours a week, since I am still a college student. I do not have time to work during the semester, so do you think places would be willing to hire me for just 12 weeks? I really want to get PCE hours and this would be a great way for me to do it without interfering with my school work, since I have another job as well I want to keep. Please let me know your thoughts! If any one thinks being a medical assistant for a short amount of time would not work, please let me know if there are any medical jobs that give me healthcare experience that don't require a degree and would be willing to let me work part time for a short period of time. Thanks so much!
I'm dependent on my parents because of my illnesses but I don't receive any form of disability assistance so we've been trying to plan ahead and try to find a course of action that will be affordable and allow me to see the providers that I need to see. Thanks for any advice!
Im a nursing assistant (cca) and im literally thinking of leaving healthcare because these masks are destroying my face.
I had pretty bad acne before the pandemic but wearing a mask for 12 hours a day is killing me. Im having new outbreaks of facial acne every day or second day. Like not just one or 2 pimples I’m talking like tons of them and they are painful and are killing my self esteem. Being a male i feel like facial hair is not helping so i always keep my face clean shaved.
Im just getting so annoyed with this and i absolutely love the residents i care for but my face hurts so much i dont know how much longer i can do this.
Can anyone suggest anything i can try to combat the acne? Thank you so much in advance.
Our grandmother is Chinese (does not speak English) and is the last family member in the house to not get vaccinated. She had a heart procedure a few years ago and has significant fear about the potential impact to her health if she gets the vaccine. We have tried every which way to talk to her. Grandpa got both doses is doing just fine. Her CV doctor, who is Chinese, told her it’s ok a year ago. Despite this she still has significant fear.
Because she lives with other family members (Mom, a 9 year old, etc) they cannot get back to their normal lives and this is really impacting mental health. We are going to try to push for a larger intervention at Christmas dinner, but fear the same outcomes. What resources in Mandarin can we leverage to convince her?/r/
Generally, it goes by price bracket. For example, if the item is less than $1, the markup would be between 250-300%.
I've heard some hospitals have automated pricing software and more than 30 tiers of pricing.
Every year I see my GYN for my yearly pap, etc. This year they claim she's "out of the office". (They called me one day prior) and asked if I "would mind" seeing their NP instead. Well I do mind, but I agreed because I also have my mammogram scheduled after and I don't want to cancel that appointment. So I asked what the difference in fees were to see a NP rather than the doctor. They said its the same.
Is this ethical?
I am self pay and nothing is going through insurance.
Thank you.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, I don’t want to ask HR since I don’t want my company to know I’m interviewing for other jobs. I put the maximum FSA amount for 2022 because I know I’m going to have a surgery next year. So I have 3 questions around what can possibly happen with my FSA funds:
If I leave my job in January do I have to find a way to spend the full $2,000+ in January before I leave? Is it possible to carry the funds over to a new job’s insurance? When I leave does it only have the X amount of dollars that are there from my paychecks?
I have no idea how any of this works and the “use it or lose it” aspect of FSA seems messed up (because isn’t it technically my money I earned? it’s $40 or so from every paycheck). I wasn’t anticipating quitting my job when I set up the amount, but two amazing opportunities popped up out of nowhere and I’m trying to plan right now so I’m not panicking in the future.
