Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 4, 2024

Did I screw up by being honest with my Doctor?

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I (23M) just went to the Doctor for my first checkup since being 18 and seeing a pediatrician. When filling out the medical history and information forms I was 100% honest about my drinking/smoking habits (I drink a lot and smoke occasionally, but I still checked the smoking box). I was always under the impression you were supposed to be fully transparent with your doctor and that this would be confidential information, otherwise no one would be honest with their Doctor. Someone told me yesterday this information will be available to insurance companies when I get my own health insurance in a few years (on my parents now). Is this true? How big did I screw up? Guess I should lie to my Doctor the rest of my life? Help me understand. Thanks!



https://ift.tt/CHGe6pq Submitted April 30, 2024 at 02:47AM by Calm-down-its-a-joke https://ift.tt/cyEQ5e0

Medication retail payment VS insurance payment?

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Hi all,

I live in the EU but am planning on moving to the US, so forgive my ignorance on the US health system at this point in time.

When it comes to buying my medication via a retail payment, would my prescription forward the cost to my insurance company and therefore contribute to my deductible?

Thanks in advance, u/iwishiwasthemoon_8



https://ift.tt/CHGe6pq Submitted April 29, 2024 at 11:48PM by iwishiwasthemoon_8 https://ift.tt/w2Joiz8

Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 4, 2024

NPR News: How the new Catan board game can spark conversations on climate change

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How the new Catan board game can spark conversations on climate change
Today, we're going full nerd to talk about a new board game — Catan: New Energies. The game's goal is simple: Build and develop a modern-day island without catastrophically polluting it. Although the concept mirrors the effects of climate change, those words don't actually appear in the game. NPR correspondent Nate Rott talks to Emily about the thinking behind the new game and how the developers hope it can start conversations around energy use and pollution. Have questions or comments for us to consider for a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!

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HealthBot: Your Personal Health Companion?

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Ever heard of HealthBot?

It's a messaging tool that keeps your health info safe and gives personalized advice. It even reminds you about check-ups and can find local doctors if you need one.

Worth checking out!

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https://ift.tt/CHGe6pq Submitted April 29, 2024 at 10:38AM by joelborger https://ift.tt/Ije48Un

What do I have?

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I keep getting shortness of breath expecially when it is cold when I sleep on my side on sofa

It has been going on for a number of years. It would have caused me to physically throw up in shower with steam

That syptom seems to have stopped. But the shortness of breath is getting worse

I've been to doctors a number of times

But last the told me you are on a 2 year waiting list for respiratory clinic

2 years have passed and no reply or letter about appointment

The NHS seem to do nothing for me

What do I do as the last few months shortness of breath more frequent



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Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 4, 2024

ethical question

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If a patient went to a doctor for a check up for a heart condition and reported symptoms like chest pains and heart palpitations, and the doctor said the patient should go to a hospital, so the patient agreed and promised to go as soon as he left. But he didn't go and ended up having a heart attack later. So he spent a week in the hospital and left when he was finally stable. He already had a follow-up appointment scheduled with the same doctor the week after he got out. However, the doctor refuses to see him because he did not go to the hospital like he said he would. Is this ethical of the doctor?



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My doctor violated my privacy and made inappropriate comments while doing an exam.

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During my last trip to my doctor I was shocked after my appointment was finished and I was scheduling my next appointment that my doctor came out and made my health public in the lobby. He said to me oh your disease is not contagious because you're undetectable. I'm HIV positive and he's been my doctor for about 15 years. What should I do about him embarrassing me in front of a lobby full of people like that I already reported him to the clinic but I never heard back. He did call me the next day trying to apologize but I didn't want to hear it from him and told him I didn't want to see him anymore. To top it off about a year or two ago during a prostate examination me being gay and him also he says to me as he puts his finger in my butt oh come on you've had bigger things in there than that. Is this sexual harassment I know it's inappropriate. I really want to know what I should do? I would like him to get some sort of punishment or something is this a possible lawsuit?



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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 4, 2024

Referrals/Insurance

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My primary care doctor keeps sending me referrals to places that don't take my insurance.

Does my primary doctor check to see if the place they referred me to takes my insurance or am I supposed to call my insurance company every single time to see if it's covered?

I'm just trying to see a psychiatrist for medication management and a psychologist for talk therapy.



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NPR News: As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Health officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four questions scientists are trying to answer.

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Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 4, 2024

Job Application Dilemma

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My friend is applying to a position at a prestigious nearby hospital. They left their last job after suing that hospital over discrimination that was settled out of court in their (my friend's) favor for a mid-6 digit sum. The current application process seemed as though it was going well for them (various contracts had even been signed, although I am unaware of what exactly they entailed i.e. how preliminary these were - but my friend seemed to indicate their signing should have meant they otherwise would have been very likely to actually be hired for the job) until credentialing at this prospective hospital's hiring department requested that my friend withdraw their application without much explanation ("its not a good fit"). Due to the strength of my friend's resume, they and I both seem to think its likely that the credentialing department at this hospital learned of this past lawsuit during my friend's background check, and now perceives that my friend may be a liability to them i.e. perhaps more likely than the average candidate to eventually sue them, as well, for some discrimination concern, and thus the credentialling department (or one of their superiors higher up the chain in human resources) is attempting to dissuade my friend from applying so they can choose a candidate that they perceive will not be accompanied by that liability. My friend would like to know whether the credentialling department would actually have grounds to deny them (or at least come up with a plausible excuse to deny them) just based on the lawsuit they brought against their last employer, or if the credentialing department is just bluffing with their request knowing that they would otherwise have no legal grounds to deny my friend's application if they chose not to withdraw voluntarily. My friend is aware of the risks of having their credentials denied and the appeals process therein, and would prefer to avoid that if possible, but would at the same time really like this job and thinks that in all likelihood this lawsuit is the sole factor in the hospital's reluctance to hire them and doesn't want to give up the opportunity if calling their bluff would mean the credentialling department wouldn't have grounds not to hire them. Should my friend withdraw their application at the credentialling department's request, or attempt to call their bluff (assuming it really is a bluff) considering they were in the right regarding the discrimination lawsuit and the prospective job cannot legally discriminate against them just because of that fact? (...right?) What factors which I may have not included due to my lack of knowledge about this field and its hiring process might influence what my friend's decision should be?

As a side note, my friend has never been the subject of any malpractice claims/lawsuits and received their medical degree at the medical school of a solid American public university. The discrimination lawsuit they settled out of court is public knowledge due to its mention in a relatively quiet news article published at the time of the settlement but that mentions them by full name (and thus appears when one google searches my friend's name and title) and describes the nature of the suit and settlement in somewhat uncharitable-to-my-friend but otherwise dispassionate terms.



https://ift.tt/5lPsJ6Y Submitted April 26, 2024 at 06:47AM by 95thesises https://ift.tt/4qp2WQG

An OTC kids syrup I found:

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  • The active substances are paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide in the form of anhydrous dextromethorphan hydrobromide. 5 ml syrup contains paracetamol 160 mg, anhydrous dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 15 mg Do y'all think it should be otc


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Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 4, 2024

Thứ Tư, 24 tháng 4, 2024

HSA Expenditures

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Hello there!

My wife and I are expecting our first child in a little over a month. She has better insurance than I do, so we're planning on putting the baby onto her insurance. My question is, can I use my HSA to pay for costs related to the childbirth?

I'm assuming that the answer is no but I want to be sure before we get there and I'm penalized for trying.



https://ift.tt/zoMsc5i Submitted April 24, 2024 at 03:31AM by KeepTangoAndFoxtrot https://ift.tt/kuy3s0d

I need help for a friend

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She's trying to cancel her Medi-Cal benefits bc she's moved to Vegas but every time she calls to try, they say the queue on the phone is full. Every time.

She also doesn't have a case worker?

She just really needs medication so I'm trying to help her out. Thanks in advance!



https://ift.tt/zoMsc5i Submitted April 24, 2024 at 01:25AM by NeenjaKamui https://ift.tt/y9vxQZ7

Thứ Ba, 23 tháng 4, 2024

Fsa carryover

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Can you use carryover funds to pay previous year expenses?

Ex. You go to the dr in November 2023 or December 2023 but insurance doesn’t process it until end of dec 2023/early Jan 2024 and you don’t receive a bill until middle of January 2024. Can the 2023 fsa carry over cover this bill or not bc it’s the new fsa year?



https://ift.tt/inYgoF6 Submitted April 23, 2024 at 09:02AM by losmonroe1 https://ift.tt/cBmxsKa

Thứ Hai, 22 tháng 4, 2024

Coverage outside open enrollment

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My brother was recently in a terrible dirt bike accident. He fractured the right side of his skull and had bleeding/swelling on the left which resulted in having a large chunk of his skull plate removed.

He is okay and recovering but this will obviously be an extensive recovery.

He worked full time but his job did not offer health insurance. He is 23 and didn’t invest in buying private insurance so he is obviously racking up an insane medical bill.

Does anyone know anything about obtaining some type of coverage outside of open enrollment?

All helpful advise welcome



https://ift.tt/Oz52xsj Submitted April 22, 2024 at 07:27AM by Ohsteves https://ift.tt/Hh8VriQ

NPR News: The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon

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The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon
The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from Sunday into Monday. To see it, it's best to find an area with trees or a mountain blocking out the moon.

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Chủ Nhật, 21 tháng 4, 2024

Silly question: does HCA drug test when coming off of medical leave?

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I know it’s kind of silly but I’ve been out for a non work related injury and am returning to work soon. I am wondering if drug testing is part of the clearance process to get back to work? I recently took what I thought was a simple cbd gummy to help me sleep and in small letters on the back of the package it says it contains thc! (It didn’t say that anywhere else on the package, not even in the ingredients. I know, because I specifically looked for it when buying this product.) Now I’m worried I won’t pass a drug test if it’s required when I go see company care to get cleared to come back to work. I don’t see why they would test, but just wanted to ask to be sure.



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Thứ Bảy, 20 tháng 4, 2024

Thứ Sáu, 19 tháng 4, 2024

NPR News: An 11-year-old unearthed fossils of the largest known marine reptile

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An 11-year-old unearthed fossils of the largest known marine reptile
When the dinosaurs walked the Earth, massive marine reptiles swam. Among them, a species of Ichthyosaur that measured over 80 feet long. Today, we look into how a chance discovery by a father-daughter duo of fossil hunters furthered paleontologist's understanding of the "giant fish lizard of the Severn." Currently, it is the largest marine reptile known to scientists. Read more about this specimen in the study published in the journal PLOS One. Have another ancient animal or scientific revelation you want us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we might talk about it on a future episode!

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NPR News: This week in science: Pompeiian frescoes, dark energy and the largest marine reptile

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This week in science: Pompeiian frescoes, dark energy and the largest marine reptile
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emily Kwong and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about newly unearthed Pompeiian frescoes, how dark energy may be changing, and the largest known marine reptile.

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>1 year old bill received

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I started working for a company in Sep 2021. I got a new job in Nov 2022. I stayed on with my previous employer until March 2023. I went to the urgent care of Dec 2022 and had an x ray. I just now received the bill for over $400 and it has “uninsured” discount applied to it. I had 2 jobs AND insurance coverage. I’ve been on hold for 2 hours trying to speak to someone at the billing dept but I have no idea what to even say or do really. I don’t understand this bill and I’m very upset.



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Thứ Năm, 18 tháng 4, 2024

NPR News: COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?

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COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?
Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars. Astrophysicists say they want to find these siblings in order to help answer the question: Are we alone out there?

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Doctor hasn’t updated MyChart

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I saw a doctor about 3 weeks ago. Honestly, the appointment was disappointing and he didn’t take me seriously. I sent a message a few days after the appointment as a follow up to some of his recommendations. His nurse messaged me saying he’d call me back, but I never heard anything back.

At this point, I don’t care about working with this doctor anyway. However, there are no notes in MyChart. All it shows was “office visit with [dr name]” and date/time of the appt. I feel like I should be able to access my visit notes, especially since I’ll likely be billed for it anyway.

It’s been 3 weeks. I’m not sure if I should contact his office, or just leave it be? I don’t plan on continuing care with him anyway.



https://ift.tt/cTgjy3O Submitted April 18, 2024 at 07:48AM by n0tela951 https://ift.tt/Ivc5Mga

Hello r/Healthcare! How can I Improve patients experiences?

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I recently started a job in patient transportation. I really enjoy it and I love interacting with patients. I do wonder though, how can I improve patients experiences? What can I talk about in the short time i’m with a patient to really give some positivity.

I have been asking simply things like how are you doing today, but sometimes a patient isn’t doing well.

All advice appreciated!



https://ift.tt/cTgjy3O Submitted April 18, 2024 at 02:22AM by Puhthagoris https://ift.tt/sconOQp

Thứ Tư, 17 tháng 4, 2024

How do I leave Kaiser Permanente? (USA)

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Hello, I'm (M, 53) originally from NZ and struggle with stuff like this. I live in NorCal and have only had Kaiser since I've been here. I've always disliked it but every employer I've been with here unfortunately uses Kaiser.

Early last year Kaiser screwed up a Carpal Tunnel procedure, and I still constantly struggle with it and I hate having to pay them every month. It pretty much cost me a years income last year (I was self employed throughout the pandemic and had Kaiser through Covered California).

I'm now working for a company who again has Kaiser. I'm dealing with chronic pain and insomnia and Kaiser has again been disappointing. My wife told me to check out One Medical (which is an Amazon product I think), but Kaiser won't let me look for care outside their system.

As I understand it, I can't change to a new insurer until the end of the year. Am I wrong in that?

Is there any way for me to be able to affordably use another insurer and access One Medical or a similar system? Because of my dud hand and chronic pain I only work part time so I need to keep expenses as low as possible

Am I screwed? I really need help sleeping, and need to change to another insurer/provider pronto... Can anyone please give me some helpful suggestions? If I can escape, who should I escape to?

Much appreciated!



https://ift.tt/BHkXrmn Submitted April 17, 2024 at 06:09AM by _ImaGenus_ https://ift.tt/cB7w8pt

Industry’s handling of drug shortages (USA)

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I can’t believe how crappy the experience is up and down the line. We have seen outages of certain medications since at least the pandemic started more than four years ago, and no one has fixed this.

First let’s start with the pharmacies. They have apps and websites for getting scripts filled. None of the apps have the ability to query for what drugs are available at what location. If my current pharmacy runs out I need to call around every other company to talk to a pharmacist who then has access to query for me.

But wait! In order to talk to a pharmacist your first have to get passed the automated voice system. None of these systems are programmed to handle voice prompts for when you ask if a medication is in stock.

What is your reason for calling today? It sounds like you’re looking for the availability of an item in our store. Did you know you can check if we have things at Walgreens.com? Oh, you want to talk to a pharmacist? What is the reason for that? It sounds like you want to fill a prescription. I don’t see any prescriptions associated with your phone number…”

On and on, over and over, for every store you call. Why can’t they fix this?

When you finally get through, sometimes the pharmacist can lookup every store. Sometimes they tell you that you have to call them yourself.

The script I’m trying to fill has a generic and name brand version. The generic is of course covered by insurance and name brand runs $400/month. This month my pharmacy had just the name brand and not the generic. In fact no one has the generic.

I called my insurance company to see if they can make an exception since there is now a global shortage on the generic. This is a popular drug with many consumers. They’ve known about the shortage from the manufacturer for some time.

Rather than prepare the call center for these types of calls, they choose to waste hours of your time giving you a runaround. We have to call our mail-in pharmacy to see if they have it. They don’t! No we won’t cover the name brand. We need a note from your doctor (?). You need to file an appeal.

Incidentally they originally told me I couldn’t get this script filled by mail, but now all the sudden it’s cool. Man I’d rather deal with the one mail order pharmacy rather than having to call all these pharmacies one by one.

If we stop taking this pill then the condition comes right back. It’s something a doctor agrees needs treatment. I have a medical plan with a $4000 deductible and another $4000 in “co-insurance” bullshit on top of a huge monthly premium. This insurance company makes a profit of $91B per year. It’s not my fault that the generics aren’t available. But now I have to eat the cost? When the pills likely cost pennies to make, too.



https://ift.tt/BHkXrmn Submitted April 17, 2024 at 02:28AM by Radrezzz https://ift.tt/1BLMiV2

Thứ Ba, 16 tháng 4, 2024

Microplastics make their way from the gut to other organs: study found that microplastics are having a significant impact on our digestive pathways, making their way from the gut and into the tissues of the kidney, liver and brain

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Thứ Hai, 15 tháng 4, 2024

Questions about what if your Injured

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Okay so I'm Canadian and I hear all the time about the American Healthcare System I'm not going to bash it nothing like that I am wondering though about injury. If you're someone who's injured in a crime or you hurt yourself at work what happens? In Canada we just get it paid for and that's it we get better we have time for all that it's not a perfect system but I've never paid for healthcare for anything. So my question is like if you're injured in a crime or God forbid a shooting and you can't work and you are you crippled with medical bills? Or does the government say oh well you were injured it's not your fault so we'll pay for that? Thank you hope everyone is doing well



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Chủ Nhật, 14 tháng 4, 2024

Insurance denied claim, reached out to hospital about financial aid, was told to send 30 days of paystubs and checking account statement. Is that typical?

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Quick backstory, got surgery, everything seemed fine, and then insurance said “this is pre-existing, we’re not covering it” and the hospital presented a $17k bill (that keeps growing).

I assumed I needed to send the pay stubs to show I can’t afford the payments the hospital offered (2200 a month) on my salary. However, I was a little taken back when they asked for a recent checking account statement, since it honestly felt slightly intrusive to me. I wanted to double check if this is a normal occurrence, or something I should question? Thank you.



https://ift.tt/nXuDTpY Submitted April 14, 2024 at 12:51AM by reginabeena https://ift.tt/2W8genZ

Thứ Bảy, 13 tháng 4, 2024

Healthcare admin/Hospital admin info

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Hello all, I am writing a brief paper for college and could use any and all feedback specifically from healthcare and hospital administrators. What are the rewards and challenges in your field, favorite part of the job and most important things to you that you would change to better the systems you work within? Thanks 🙏



https://ift.tt/nXuDTpY Submitted April 13, 2024 at 07:09AM by nenetendo64 https://ift.tt/a1ieXAp

If Medi-Cal renewal is not approved will I still have benefits through end of month?

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Hey all,

I updated my info and sent back my Medi-Cal redetermination form last week and am trying to figure out if I will continue to have benefits through the end of the calendar month if renewal is denied.

Thanks!



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NPR News: Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor

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Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor
Pioneering disease investigator and beloved global health mentor Joel Breman died on April 6 at the age of 87. Breman was part of the team that investigated the first known Ebola outbreak in 1976.

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I don’t know if this is just a women & the healthcare system thing, or if someone with some actual medical experience could provide some insight - but I’m pissed rn

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This is the second time this has happened, two different doctors, and I’m pissed and confused.

1) I saw my neurologist for migraines. He asks how often I am having them, I say every day. I’m a fucking mess in that office, I think it’s clear that I didn’t even have the energy to make shit up just to… get meds?…. if I wanted to. He seems sympathetic and prescribes me a “month’s worth” of meds.

The meds arrive, and there’s 8 packets. I look at the notes from my visit and he reported that I’m in pain 8 days a month. So, now, instead of crippling migraines 30 days a month, I now only have them 22 times a month! What the fuck?

2) I went on medical leave a few months ago for a combination of physical and mental health. For a lot of reasons, it was documented just as severe depression and suicidality.

My doctor asks how often I’m depressed, and I say every day. She asks me how long I’ve been dealing with depression, and I say 14 years. So she fills out all of the paperwork I need to submit for medical leave, and then, months later, it gets bounced back to me because she recorded that I am depressed two days a week and that it’s not a chronic condition. I’m sorry, do I need 15 years in order for it to qualify as chronic??

I had 0 payments from work and only 1/2 of the medical leave pay over my three months of leave because 2/days a week and not chronic qualifies for brief/intermittent leave, not a full three months. I had to borrow money for the first time in my life, and thank god I’m privileged enough to have a family member who could lend me money. Eventually I got all the payments - months later and after I had returned to work - but only after she had to re-do the paperwork for the same reason THREE TIMES.

Is there some, like, billing/reporting/diagnostic something that incentivizes doctors to minimize stuff like this? Because I’m pissed and I’m feeling like a Karen-energy for the first time in my life.



https://ift.tt/nXuDTpY Submitted April 13, 2024 at 02:45AM by iiamuntuii https://ift.tt/GT0Xm5K

Thứ Sáu, 12 tháng 4, 2024

Waiting for a room after major surgery.

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First off.....I thank you healthcare professionals for what you do. I have been spending too much time here lately and I see firsthand how demanding your jobs are.

Someone close to me has had 2 major surgeries over the last 2 months. Both were scheduled well in advance. Both times they have had to wait 5+ hours in recovery for a room.

Now I completely understand emergency room wait times, but they are waiting for a room to open up on a transplant floor. Why are these rooms not scheduled to be available for these people when they are done in recovery?

I know that they are safe and okay while they wait, but it is SO loud down there and it is literally impossible to be comfortable and rest after their procedure while they are experiencing much pain and discomfort.

I am not trying to come off as ungrateful or demanding, I am just sitting here waiting for them to get moved. I get to visit with them for 5 minutes every 2 hours while they wait and it is hard to see them be so uncomfortable after going through all of that.

I am totally not bothering the nurses down there about it. I know they dont have control over the situation. I guess I am just frustrated and bored.

Thanks.



https://ift.tt/ps56bP7 Submitted April 12, 2024 at 05:27AM by dudemanspecial https://ift.tt/1IWGeKb

Insurance Coverage (Possible Exclusions) Plan Benefits

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I am in US. After an anger episode, I was punching the wall really hard and I had terrible pain like super deep in my bones. After the episode, I was resentful of what I did and worried if I caused a broken bone or something like that causing this much deeper pain. I went to ER to have some X-rays done, it turned out nothing is broken and I was explaining the doc about the deeper pain then he kind of scolded me

What do you expect, you harm yourself, ofc it will happen, you are causing self harm etc.

Now, I am super worried that this ER visit will be denied by the insurance on the basis of self inflicting harm. Checked the policy details, searched these words, looked at the exclusion items in details, did not see any mention of self inflicting harm in the policy but like ER visit probably cost around at least 5k $ and I do not have this much money. Is it possible they deny coverage?



https://ift.tt/ps56bP7 Submitted April 12, 2024 at 01:31AM by PurplePatience8702 https://ift.tt/5Oq9rDk

Thứ Năm, 11 tháng 4, 2024

Patient Assistance Programs

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So I receive prescriptions of Entyvio that I cannot afford, and my insurance does not cover. Instead I get my medicine for free through their patient assistance program.

I know similar programs exist for other drugs as well, so I was wondering: How do they make money if they are giving it away? Are they subsidized or do they make enough money from the full-paying patients?

Thanks!!



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Thứ Tư, 10 tháng 4, 2024

NPR News: Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God particle,' has died

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Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God particle,' has died
Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle, helping explain how matter formed after the Big Bang. His death at 94 was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he was a professor.

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Would a healthcare provider lie about not doing a test?

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Yesterday my husband was supposed to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy. It's what was reccomended by his pcp, and it was on the letter we received from the facility with the appointment and instructions and such.

I was in the exam room prior to the procedure and we talked about the endoscopy to several nurses, mentioned heartburn, they said nothing.

After the exam I was called back and I asked him if his throat was sore, nurse says nothing.

Dr. Comes in and goes over colonoscopy screening, all good. So we ask about the endoscopy, and dr seemed hesitant and said he was only on for colon and that's what he signed for right as he was going in. It was super bizarre that nobody once when we were talking about the endoscopy when we first got there said anything to correct us. And our mailing clearly states both.

Thinking about it today: we applied to their financial aid through the hospital and due to our income and dependents were qualified for about 90% bill forgiveness. We have private insurance, the colonoscopy was covered as a screening ( and no polyps were found so they made money on that). However, the endoscopy would have cost them, as we have a 1k deductible we have not touched yet. Did they deceive us and not do the endoscopy because they wouldn't have made money on it? I feel really cynical thinking like this but it was so bizarre. I'm just looking for outside opinions, was thus a natural accident, or do you think it was deliberate. TIA



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Any Australian Physicians who work in pre-hospital retrieval medicine via RDFS, Careflight, etc. What is your perspective on this speciality?

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I’m currently studying medicine after previously completed an undergraduate nursing degree and have always had special interest in doing pre-hospital medicine and retrievals as a Physician. I do understand it’s a long path and takes a lot of experience and training but I was wondering if there are any Physicians here who are in this speciality area and if they enjoy it/what your perspectives are? I would love to hear about it!



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