Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 7, 2023

Value Based Care contracts?

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Hello! I am currently conducting research for a startup that would like to solve problems in the value based care space.

Currently, the product is aiming to help payers and providers with episode arrangements by simplifying billing & administration while minimizing implementation cost.

I would love to hear from folks on all sides, but especially those working inside of healthcare companies that work on contracts.

If you'd be willing to speak with me, please let me know! Alternatively would love to hear thoughts in the comments on this business idea.

Thank you!



https://ift.tt/OhCdAa0 Submitted July 31, 2023 at 11:05PM by Unusual-Highlight-79 https://ift.tt/AD3vxQK

Looking for research participants to teach me about value based care

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Hello! I am currently conducting research for a startup that would like to solve problems in the value based care space.

Currently, the product is aiming to help payers and providers with episode arrangements by simplifying billing & administration while minimizing implementation cost.

I would love to hear from folks on all sides, but especially those working inside of healthcare companies that work on contracts.

If you'd be willing to speak with me (whether on the phone or via email), please let me know! Alternatively would love to hear thoughts in the comments on this business idea.

Thank you!



https://ift.tt/OhCdAa0 Submitted July 31, 2023 at 10:07PM by Unusual-Highlight-79 https://ift.tt/OxMzvFk

Medical Identity Theft: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care

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Medical identity theft can happen if someone loses a wallet with their insurance card in it, for example, or a piece of mail from their insurer goes astray. https://factkeepers.com/medical-identity-theft-someone-could-steal-your-medical-records-and-bill-you-for-their-care/



https://ift.tt/OhCdAa0 Submitted July 31, 2023 at 07:09PM by factkeepers https://ift.tt/rmVITsC

How to Combat Swollen Feet and Heaviness During Summer Hey fellow Redditors! With the summer heat on the rise, many of us may be experiencing the common health issues of swollen feet and heaviness. But fear not, there are ways to combat this discomfort through physical activities 🌞

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NPR News: After McConnell's and Feinstein's episodes, should age limits be on the table?

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After McConnell's and Feinstein's episodes, should age limits be on the table?
Two of the oldest members of the U.S. Senate showed the vulnerabilities that come with gerontocracy last week. But age limits can still be difficult to talk about or pass as law.

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Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 7, 2023

Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 7, 2023

new to health care field

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hello! i’m pretty new to healthcare, started as a cna 3/4 months ago and have run into some problems. i like doing what i do, but i’m finding it hard to work with my school schedule at my current assisted living place( they have a problem with me coming in 15 min later every other tuesday). i guess i’m just curious as to whether a hospital would be a better setting as far as scheduling goes, bc i’m also trying to get my cna cert but management won’t work with me on that either. i’m also open to other job options, as i’m about to start my radiology program, and am unsure if the “experience” im getting will even be helpful later on. i’ve wasted the last few years switching jobs every couple months and want to find somewhere i can stay for awhile. i felt a hospital was my best bet, but no one will hire someone without any certs or experience in the field.



https://ift.tt/5ASLT0t Submitted July 29, 2023 at 04:52AM by Original_Analyst2732 https://ift.tt/AaKgobw

NPR News: Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that's dying from heat

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Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that's dying from heat
Marine scientists say record ocean temperatures have sparked widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. The extreme heat and bleaching have been deadly — killing all coral on one popular reef.

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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 7, 2023

Enquiries about Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry

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Dear Healthcare workers of Reddit. I am currently a Cybersecurity student and take great interest in the reality of this field in Healthcare. I would love to hear your opinions and discussions on a few topics regarding Cybersecurity. Feel free to answer the questions bellow from your personal experience as Healthcare workers.

  1. Do you have any personal experience with cybersecurity issues? (cyber-attacks, cybersecurity training, social engineering,...)
  2. What is your (and by extend, your companies) attitude towards cybersecurity?
  3. Do you feel cybersecurity is taken seriously enough in the Healthcare industry?

If you have any further discussions or interesting stories relating to this topic, feel free to share them!

Thank you for reading!



https://ift.tt/9GkSV3Q Submitted July 28, 2023 at 04:50PM by MasterMobo16 https://ift.tt/zOlaDYF

Cobra Split Approaching Medicare - Healthcare.gov or Medicaid

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So weird situation. Job ended three months before wife eligible for Medicaid. I’m younger - 19 months from Medicaid. Retiring from work life. She’s got all her Dr appts behind her and likely won’t use services in next couple months outside an emergency. Low odds but need protection from something devastating.

Kinda wanted to use the 60 day Cobra float and get her a month of cheaper healthcare.gov coverage. I have a while until Medicare and wanted to stay on Cobra for better coverage I will use over next year.

So tried to sign her up healthcare.gov. They want to refer her for Medicaid eligibility. Said since all the income earlier this year was mine, she may be eligible.

Is that even possible?? I earned 6 figures in the first 6 months! She didn’t work. She is earning a bit of interest from bank (is that considered “income”?). Considering some Roth conversion and could target her 401k. Would that be her “income”? How much would she need to not trigger Medicaid eligibility referral?

Not trying to do anything illegal. Playing by the rules as best I can.

Thoughts on what I should do? Wife feels being on Medicaid would be silly for us. She wouldn’t know what to say at the Drs office!

Maybe we should just embrace it? Laugh all the way to the bank. ???

Thoughts? Best option? Thanks in advance!!



https://ift.tt/9GkSV3Q Submitted July 28, 2023 at 08:53AM by Captain-Popcorn https://ift.tt/W0mr7Av

NPR News: This week in science: Peanut allergies, poop at the beach, and pet safety in heat

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This week in science: Peanut allergies, poop at the beach, and pet safety in heat
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of the Short Wave podcast about peanut allergies, potentially unsafe poop levels at beaches, and how to keep pets safe in the heat.

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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 7, 2023

Anthem not disclosing "not covered" procedures in benefits until already signed up.

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I don't know if there's anything I can do about this and I'm already stuck with a major bill that I have to pay.

Anthem provided my company a benefits summary for us to look at when choosing our plan. It states specialists are a $40 copay and then mentions a list of things not covered. No where on this 5 page sheet does it say respiratory therapy is not covered. So I chose this plan. After a few years of having the plan I was tested for asthma. I then got a bill for $1,500 for the test. I called Anthem and inquired why it was denied and she said once I signed up for the plan I could log into their website and see it's not covered. Even though on the paperwork provided to my company that is not disclosed. I feel like this is false advertising their plan if not straight up fraud to say its X amount and list not covered services and the service isn't listed on that but once you pay for the plan they then tell you it's not covered. I doubt there's anything I can do but complain to my benefits department at work but they're not going to care or do anything about it and I'm already stuck with a bill I can't afford.



https://ift.tt/pn6z5xw Submitted July 27, 2023 at 10:40PM by chocalotstarfish https://ift.tt/6aH7Wy5

NPR News: Weighted infant sleepwear is meant to help babies rest better. Critics say it's risky

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Weighted infant sleepwear is meant to help babies rest better. Critics say it's risky
Parents are increasingly turning to weighted sleepwear to help lull their babies to sleep, but a growing number of doctors and safe sleep advocates warn it comes with risks that shouldn't be ignored.

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The ER seems to be the only place I can be seen by a doctor in less than 6 months' time

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We all know the American healthcare system has been an absolute dumpster fire for at least a couple generations, but I am still somehow surprised when we hit a new bottom.

In the last few years, that new bottom is the wait time for any kind of care--every time I've tried to schedule anything in the last few years, the first available appointment is months out. I've gone to urgent care a couple of times in the last year, only to be told that I need to see my PCP because there wasn't much they could offer...but my PCP wasn't available for months, and I was already in pain/sick. I just went to schedule a skin cancer screening, and the earliest I can see the dermatologist is the end of April.

One of the arguments made by those who oppose universal healthcare is the increased wait time to see a doctor in single-payer systems, but my private PPO is doing absolutely nothing to help me see a doctor in a normal amount of time. Is this strictly due to short-staffed hospital networks, or is there more at play?



https://ift.tt/IhY1buJ Submitted July 27, 2023 at 02:47AM by paczek06 https://ift.tt/2PVJeoZ

Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 7, 2023

Bug Bounties and feature release

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Funding issues aside I'm mostly concerned about the incentive mechanisms driving the industry. With MRSA why is there not more research funded for novel antibiotics?

1) In the software security domain corporations fund bug bounties where freelancers are compensated for finding vulnerabilities in a product, effectively crowdsourcing developer efforts. These bug bounties are a great way for students to develop skills and deliver a supplemental source of income.

2) In software design the feature release modality relies on a small group of power users who volunteer for early access to receive minimally tested new releases in exchange for their feedback on the feature, resulting in a robust network for quality assured features that are then just released to all users after any fixes are applied.

I propose that incorporating the bug bounty funding model and pushing R&D "to the right" into the customer domain has a role in solving the following issues in the medical industry...

  1. fee-for-service moved practitioners from a partner relationship to an oppositional relationship
  2. Corporations shunting R&D as profit-loss to educational institutions where they can contractually restrict data disclosures while avoiding liability resulting in a reproducibility crisis from unqualified staff
  3. no balance of powers resulting in opiate overprescription from pure sales force of will 4
  4. insulin overpricing with impunity and no-countervailing entity short of congress to push back
  5. supply chain brittleness where manufacturing is concentrated into a single producer caused by lobbying and private interests establishing excessive quality requirements driving out competition
  6. patient and practitioner collusion with pill pushing doctors resulting in burdensome checks and balances vested in PCP visitations for ADHD meds cripples patients who are unstable in home, location, time and support; exactly the patients that need the most help
  7. reputational and licensing bullying stifled practitioner ethics of first do no harm into affirmation of self-diagnosing mental health issues.


https://ift.tt/2g7FRBA Submitted July 26, 2023 at 12:29AM by phillias https://ift.tt/1AkH6b3

Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 7, 2023

Our rapidly growing shortage of doctors; how teaming nurse practitioners with medical AI advisors can more than fill the gap

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"Currently, the U.S. is facing shortages of physicians, and it is looking as though it will not get better anytime soon. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. will face shortages of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians across all specialties and subspecialties within the next decade.

With new patient wait-times already skyrocketing, averaging about 26 days in large markets, according to AMN Healthcare, adding a physician shortage will lead to a larger health crisis."

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/when-physicians-and-health-it-leaders-embrace-ai-ally-mindset

Nurse practitioners can already perform the following tasks:

  1. Perform Physical Examinations
  2. Diagnose Illnesses
  3. Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests
  4. Prescribe Medications
  5. Develop Treatment Plans
  6. Perform Procedures like suturing or minor surgical procedures.
  7. Manage Chronic Illness like diabetes or heart disease.
  8. Provide Preventive Health Services like vaccinations and screening tests.
  9. Refer Patients to Specialists
  10. Conduct Research

So, imagine nurse practitioners now having 24/7 smartphone access to AI medical advisors that are more intelligent and far more knowledgeable than today's top M.D. specialists. Imagine how many more medical tasks these nurse practitioners could then do that are today only assigned to doctors.

That may be a powerful strategy for turning our current scarcity of qualified healthcare providers into a large surplus. Based on how rapidly AI medical advisor technology is progressing, we're probably only a few years away from this much needed, cost-effective, paradigm shift in how healthcare is delivered.



https://ift.tt/2g7FRBA Submitted July 25, 2023 at 10:44PM by Georgeo57 https://ift.tt/qcDsSZU

Aspiring optometrist is considering college majors for next year

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Hi, I am graduating high school next year and am considering majors for when I go to college. I have considered getting a B.A. in Biology (or B.S. but I've heard it doesn't really matter and that B.S. isn't really worth it unless you're trying to get a Ph.D) or a B.A./B.S. in Psychology. I am slightly more passionate about psychology than I am about biology, however I do love both topics. I also tend to perform slightly better in the two psychology classes I took in highschool compared to the biology classes I took, which could help with my GPA. What do you guys think?

PS was going to ask in r/optometry but apparently non-optometrists can't post in there 😢



https://ift.tt/2g7FRBA Submitted July 25, 2023 at 11:58AM by iliketakumi https://ift.tt/mJU8RFD

How to convince my Dad to go see the doctor and eat less leftover food?

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Not sure what’s the best community to post. All the senior related communities do not allow posting, so I thought Id try my luck here.

My dad 65 has viscous blood and frequent migraine. My family (mom and myself) tries to convince him to go to the doctor but he always refuses, citing distrust of medical system (except surgery which he went through after a fall that broke his shin 2 years ago). He is also eating leftover food 3 weeks old sometimes by reheating it every day. He’s also recently laid off from a tech company and stays home to wait for the severance pay.

His day alone seems spent mostly playing some board games online, watching TikTok, a few phone calls from distant friends, and taking a long walk (2-3 miles a day). When he is with visitors he cooks very well and is willing to eat fresh food.

Anything I can do to get him eat more healthy and also get checked up on his blood condition? I asked him to take low dose aspirin and it seems to help with him heart issue which may be related to the blood viscosity. Thanks in advance!



https://ift.tt/2g7FRBA Submitted July 25, 2023 at 08:52AM by Crazy_Suspect_9512 https://ift.tt/DEIMml5

HIM vs. HIT?

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I am currently working as an accounts receivables associate for a RCM company. My job mostly consists of claim follow ups and balance adjustments. I’m looking to switch things up and pursue another career in healthcare and health information management keeps coming to mind. When I started doing research I saw ads for health information technology so I was just wondering if anyone can tell me which is better? Or if there’s another path I should consider? My ultimate goal is to earn a higher salary and to possibly still work remote. TIA!



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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: Young men making quartz countertops are facing lung damage. One state is taking action

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Young men making quartz countertops are facing lung damage. One state is taking action
Countertops made of the engineered stone "quartz" are incredibly popular, but public health experts say cutting this material unsafely can expose workers to deadly dust.

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Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 7, 2023

Health Insurance vs Higher Taxes

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I can't seem to find a clear answers, maybe I'm not googling it properly, but how are increased taxes any different than paying for health insurance?

I read somewhere once that the individual cost would ultimately be cheaper if we switched to universal, at least here in america, since the money paid for insurance would instead be paid in taxes, but at a lesser amount on average.

Now, most people arent going to the doctor every month aside from checkups, and they still pay health insurance. Isn't the money paid to the health insurance company used for healthcare for you and the other people who pay that health insurance? How is that different from paying higher taxes, but this time everyone benefits?

I could be wrong here, however.

edit: Before I forget, this isnt meant to be a loaded question. Im genuinely curious about the math behind it.



https://ift.tt/aDOv5f3 Submitted July 23, 2023 at 09:52PM by SkeebieWeebies https://ift.tt/dULjaiv

Doctor has note in office that reads "please only bring up 2 issues per visit". Normal?

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I kind of get it because they dont have time to go over everything, but right now i (39m) just visit her once a year for checkup/bloodwork. I live in New Jersey, USA.

Part or me thinks this rule is a bit rude/unprofessional but perhaps its normal. Wanted to gather some opinions. Thank you!



https://ift.tt/aDOv5f3 Submitted July 23, 2023 at 06:39AM by TripleChains https://ift.tt/Mv0CBzH

Are there any rules for writing visit notes in the US?

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Or is it a freestyle write-whatever-you-want type of thing?

Are there minimum standards, such as

  • what *must* be included
  • what should *not* be included
  • additional / supplemental information

If there are standards, where are they written? Is that in the law (HIPAA?) or in some regulation? Or just typical practice? Or are there no rules?



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Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 7, 2023

Healthcare career path

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I am sick of hearing medical horror stories where patients do no get proper pain management for medical procedures (especially women's care), doctors/nurses invalidating patients' symptoms, and the focus on short term stability/prescribing symptom-managing meds for chronic conditions without investigating why someone is having symptoms to being with. I know not all medical professionals are egotistical and uncaring, and for many of them their first priority is helping a patient feel better. But the prevalence of the former is infuriating. I don't think medical school is for me, but are there other healthcare jobs where I could make a difference in this aspect? Where I could challenge/advocate against routine inhumane medical practices, or ones that simply could be improved upon. I am in my 20s and currently don't work in healthcare.



https://ift.tt/rT3eJFN Submitted July 22, 2023 at 11:29PM by Foreign-Molasses-357 https://ift.tt/b7LQVTM

Dr Office Called Administrator of Building

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I started a job in health care a few weeks ago. The office that did my work physical suggested I get the Hep vaccine also. They specifically said it was not required but I agreed to get it. My apt for the 2nd shot of the series was this morning and I forgot about the apt. The office called the administrator of the building to tell her I didn't go. They never contacted me at all. Why would the office contact her? Why would they not contact me?



https://ift.tt/rT3eJFN Submitted July 22, 2023 at 10:49AM by robinsnews https://ift.tt/1FKayfJ

Blue Shield's grievance "investigation" dept. gives doctor's offices the heads up to deny the occurrences and scrub the recordings, so expect to overcome it.

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I've now legitimately observed this regarding two separate grievances. The BS grievance dept. personnel receives the written report from the initial complaint call, then calls the client to confirm the details, then calls the doctor's office in question and adopts whatever that office personnel claim didn't ever occur, then calls the client to relay that nonsense. From there, the grievance personnel needs to know with as much detail as possible that the doctor's office personnel are spineless liars. With continued objection by the client, this can be escalated to the state department of managed healthcare, appeals & grievances. However, they probably do the same pathetic act, or at least that was my experience on a grievance about the unhelpful, apathetic, and braindead office personnel kids who need their job duties explained to them to extents that they gaslight their faults as excuses to terminate the call and screen all following call attempts — you know, normal office etiquette nowadays.

Good luck preparing for the worst in your attempts to be heard and honored as a client by Blue Shield.



https://ift.tt/rT3eJFN Submitted July 21, 2023 at 11:58PM by Clerkle https://ift.tt/Kw6u2yY

Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: Agriculture industry takes steps to reduce methane, a potent greenhouse gas

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Agriculture industry takes steps to reduce methane, a potent greenhouse gas
The biggest source of climate-warming methane in the U.S. is animal agriculture. America's biggest cattle feedlot operator is funding new research, with motives beyond reducing greenhouse gases.

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Surgery scheduler not calling back - is this normal?

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Hi, my husband received opinions from two orthopedic specialists that he needs hip replacement. He has been “tentatively” scheduled for next month for several weeks. The surgery scheduler called the first time when he was working and couldn’t pick up the phone. She left a message asking him to confirm the surgery date would work for him. He called her back the same day, it went to VM, he left a message saying yes, please schedule it.

Nothing for two weeks.

Then she called from a different number (he had the other one saved to make sure it went through without issue) and same thing. Her new VM used the language “tentative” and requested confirmation. He called back within a few minutes and again said yes, we are confirmed for [date].

We saved the new number and set both numbers to ring even if his phone is on silent.

It has been over three weeks now and she has not called back, and the date is fast approaching. He called the surgeon’s office directly in desperation, asking them to confirm if he has a surgery scheduled for that date. They said they cannot tell him that information, even if he comes in person with identification.

This seems bizarre to us and everyone we talk to. Is there anything we can do? He also needs to schedule PT and pre surgery visits and it seems like there will not be time to fit those in now.



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Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: An 11-year-old boy caught a piranha-like fish in his backyard pond in Oklahoma

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An 11-year-old boy caught a piranha-like fish in his backyard pond in Oklahoma
A boy in Oklahoma reeled in an alarmingly weird catch this past weekend: a pacu, the South American fish that's a cousin of the piranha — and whose humanlike teeth have long struck fear in swimmers.

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Healthcare field with most men?

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Bit of a random question but I was curious. I know this industry is generally more dominated by women, but which healthcare fields have you noticed tend to have more men?

Sorry if I'm breaking any rules.



https://ift.tt/WZFUPb8 Submitted July 19, 2023 at 08:31AM by snowrem https://ift.tt/4zx8Eok

Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: This fossil of a mammal biting a dinosaur captures a death battle's final moments

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This fossil of a mammal biting a dinosaur captures a death battle's final moments
A 125-million-year-old fossil from the early Cretaceous shows the skeletons of a smaller mammal biting a larger horned dinosaur, suggesting a much more complex ancient food web.

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How do I address people in your field?

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Physicians go by “Dr. LastName”, Professors go by “Professor LastName”. So what’s the most acceptable title or way to address other healthcare professions? I feel like it’s weird to say “Nurse LastName” but maybe bc im just not used to saying that

out if curiosity



https://ift.tt/Zr3WKPl Submitted July 18, 2023 at 08:06PM by 36wings https://ift.tt/VaXcnzG

I just lost Medicaid. I’m so scared!

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I received a letter in the mail back in June to renew Medicaid. I submitted it. Today I got a letter saying I didn’t qualify and that I was denied. I make $1,900/ month, but I have an eye disease and a heart problem which required multiple visits per month.

I was covered by Medicaid up until the end of June. On July 7th I was taken to the hospital in an ambulance and had a CT scan. On July 13th I wasn’t able to have an important appointment because they said I had no insurance.

I’m not sure what to do. Do I look at plans on healthcare.gov? Even if I get insurance, will it go back to when I was in the hospital? Will it cover everything for my future visits? I’m so very scared. I’m already having some financial trouble. I’m not sure what to do.



https://ift.tt/Zr3WKPl Submitted July 18, 2023 at 08:02AM by evisionz https://ift.tt/p7gT9dI

Thứ Hai, 17 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: An experimental Alzheimer's drug outperforms one just approved by the FDA

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An experimental Alzheimer's drug outperforms one just approved by the FDA
In a large study, the experimental drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer's by about 35%. That's slightly better than the drug Leqembi, which was fully approved by the FDA on July 6.

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Registered dietitian job prospects

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I have my associate arts degree and am looking to go back to school. My local community college has a healthcare billing/coding program i originally was going to do, but the pay just isn’t there. I wanted to do something on the more administrative end.

I’m really passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition. I’d have to take a loan out for my bachelors. What exactly are the job prospects for a registered dietitian and what can I expect my pay to be like? Is there room for advancement? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks



https://ift.tt/gSHNw96 Submitted July 17, 2023 at 06:39AM by Wonderful_Sea_1709 https://ift.tt/LN8kV1j

Customized Skincare Plans

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https://www.vidaskinbeautycenter.com/co2-laser-skin-resurfacing
No two skins are the same, and that's why we believe in the power of personalized skincare. Our experts will analyze your skin type, concerns, and goals to create a tailored skincare plan that addresses your specific needs.



https://ift.tt/gSHNw96 Submitted July 17, 2023 at 05:01AM by importedfetish https://ift.tt/EgLKeht

Chủ Nhật, 16 tháng 7, 2023

Do people treat you differently as a healthcare professional?

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This might be a bit of an unrelated and silly question but I was curious.

When you meet a person and they find out you're a trained and qualified healthcare provider, do you notice any difference in the way you're treated?

Do you tend to be more admired and respected when people find out?

As a layman myself, I look up to healthcare professionals, but do you healthcare professionals notice any difference in the way you're treated by others?



https://ift.tt/lqRFxIU Submitted July 16, 2023 at 06:03PM by snowrem https://ift.tt/bwV86n3

Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 7, 2023

🚫 Just say NO to sticking objects in your ear!! 🚫 👂🏻👂🏼👂🏽👂🏾👂🏿

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📢 Important Health Reminder! 📢👂🏻Hey there, everyone! Today, I wanted to discuss an essential aspect of our health that often gets overlooked: our ears! It's crucial to care for them properly to avoid any discomfort or potential damage. Let's dive in!

Many have heard that spiral ear cleaners are a safer alternative to cotton swabs (Q-tips) because they lack cotton. While this may seem like a step in the right direction, it's essential to understand the potential risks involved.

Even without cotton, using any ear cleaner still concentrates the wax in your ear canal. This buildup can have serious consequences, including damage to your eardrum and hearing impairment. Trust me when I say this—cleaning my ears professionally was the most uncomfortable experience ever!

So, what's the safer approach, you ask? It's simple—ear irrigation with a hydroxide/water mixture! 💧✨ By using this method, you can effectively clean your ears without inserting anything into your ear canal.

Remember, folks; your ears are precious and delicate organs. Let's prioritize their health by avoiding the temptation to stick anything inside. Embrace safer alternatives like ear irrigation to maintain optimal ear hygiene.

Stay informed, stay healthy, and let's keep our ears happy! 🙌👂



https://ift.tt/lqRFxIU Submitted July 15, 2023 at 11:05PM by Many-Cabinet3711 https://ift.tt/jyqRAeu

NPR News: 5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat
"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.

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Copays, deductibles, and out of pocket max

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Honestly, why do hospitals even take these from patients? In many instances, they should just be forgiven. My twins were in the NICU for two and a half months for prematurity (doing great now), and my health insurance paid the hospital out over 700k for room and board alone. That didnt even cover all the individual doctor visits and tests. Now theyre billing me 2000 for deductibles. Why the hell cant they just write the 2k off and be thankful for the 700k. There is no way they can tell me that they legally have to collect it since they have financial aid.



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Thứ Sáu, 14 tháng 7, 2023

NPR News: How DOES your cellphone work? A new exhibition dials into the science

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How DOES your cellphone work? A new exhibition dials into the science
Turns out wireless networks aren't wireless at all. And light pulses in fiber optic cables carry your voice around the world. A new exhibition explains the science you hold in your hand every day.

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How do referrals work in the US?

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I have a referral to a rheumatologist. But, that's it. The referring doctor handed me a referral, my file, my test results and told me to call whoever I want to set up the appointment.

The first office I called was very confused and told me that my referring doctor needed to fax the documents. But....why? I have everything, I don't need prior authorization from my insurance ...why do I need to do this?

It's even more obnoxious because my referring doctor's office says they don't fax items to the rheumatologist. Obviously, that's not a good doctor, but one problem at a time.

What am I supposed to do here? Are all the doctors going to be like this or is it office specific? What is this bs catch-22 to medical care?!

Bonus question: What policy would a referring doctor have that prevents them from faxing a document?



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How to opt out of surescripts and others like HIE

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I’ve opted out of my primary care Dr

Still don’t know where to start for hospital visits and urgent care visits.

Also with pharmacies as well

Any help would be appreciated

Plz pm! Thanks y’all



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NPR News: A week in science: A copper-age "queen," a sea squirt and malaria-fighting mosquitoes

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A week in science: A copper-age "queen," a sea squirt and malaria-fighting mosquitoes
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Geoff Brumfiel about a copper-age "queen," a 500-million-year-old sea squirt, and a way to help mosquitoes fight malaria.

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Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 7, 2023

How to Negotiate the Multi-Modality Lie?

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My gf is a CT trainee with 10 years X-Ray Tech experience. We moved so she could get contracted to a multi-modality trainee position for CT, bone density, and MRI. She has been faithful to her contract. They haven't as far as increase in pay. She has anither year to do. How can she negotiate away from the multi-modality BULLSHIT down the road, when she looks for work somewhere else?



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NPR News: Scientists are a step closer to defining when the age of humans officially began

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Scientists are a step closer to defining when the age of humans officially began
Scientists recommend the start of a geological epoch defined by how humans have impacted Earth — soot, plastics and radioactive fallout have made it into the rocks, ice and mud that form our planet.

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Why is access to healthcare in developing countries better than in developed countries?

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I have a genuine question; having lived in both a developing country and a developed country, I want to know why is it that I could go to urgent care in a developing country and not be triaged and not wait 5+ hours for a doctor to see me, vs a developed country? I agree government hospitals in the developing country are not that great, but even then, I wouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor nor ever be triaged. I have tried Googling an answer to this, but it has not led me anywhere. I would love to hear inputs! Thank you🌸

Edit- Another question, why do I need to wait for months at a time to see a specialist in a developed country whereas I can just book an appointment with a specialist in a developing country and get an appointment for the same day or even the next day?



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I got turned away at my GYN appointment today

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Annual OBGYN exams are not fun. I don’t have insurance- I self pay all my dental and medical visits. I went on Zocdoc and found an appointment for today a few weeks ago. “Self pay” was all over the appointment. It was clear as day.

I arrive at my appointment and the front desk asks me for my insurance card. I told him that I scheduled this via Zocdoc app and that it was self pay. He just looks at me and says “no, we are not doing that.” I was confused and told him that it was clear that I was self pay. And he pretty much says “we can’t generate a price so we can’t take you.” He looks over at the doctor in the background and says “oh, this was your 1:15 but don’t worry, we’re canceling her”..I’m trying not to cry at this point. He then explains that “the office manager who is in charge of this stuff is on vacation” and THEN ASKS IF I WANT TO RESCHEUDLE. Does that make sense???? So suddenly in a week or two, self pay will be totally fine?

At that point I was so disgusted I just ran out of there as fast as I could. Does this happen frequently!? I was shocked.



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Thứ Tư, 12 tháng 7, 2023

Might lose insurance because "covid is over"....

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So in 2018 I had Medicaid and I lost it because where I worked you can get insurance through if you work full time. I couldn't work fulltime though cause I was going to school full time. So they had me fill out a letter and have it signed by my employer and send it to them. I did that but the people at Medicaid lost it so it ended up not going through and I lost my insurance anyway. I reapplied on the healthcare website and didn't qualify for anything so I just went a couple years without insurance. Eventually I quit my job for school and then I got accepted for Medicaid again because I was unemployed. Then covid happened, so I stayed unemployed for a while, and then in summer of last year I couldn't afford to keep being jobless so I got a job again at the same place and my insurance wasn't lost because of the public health emergency declared from covid. But now I'm sure y'all know since Medicaid is considering that to be over (I know it's not actually over in many parts of the world, but where I am a lot of companies are considering it to be over), they're reviewing everyone's eligibility. So I think I'll probably lose my insurance again. The thing is now I have really expensive medications and I'm trying to see if I have a chronic illness so I don't think I can go back to not having any insurance at all. Ofc I plan to reapply if this happens but I think it's likely that like last time, I won't get anything from it. So is there anything else I can do to get coverage if I lose it?



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