Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 11, 2020

[Other] Extreme pins and needles/ muscles locking up

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Was in bed with GF, everything was fine, then everything started to feel like pins and needles, starting in lower stomach/thigh area and spread through my entire body up to my head and down my arms into my fingers. I felt like I was holding onto a metal bar that was vibrating at an extreme frequency. My face and fingers started to lock up and I couldn’t move them without pressing hands together or moving my lips with the back of my hand. Not exactly painful but extremely uncomfortable. Any ideas??



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 30, 2020 at 10:05AM by clake1 https://ift.tt/3q69Otw

[Other] Help with grad school assignment: Looking for someone to answer a few questions about their experience as a patient with a chronic illness/condition!

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Hi there! I am a graduate student and have a short assignment in a population health class to interview someone about their experience navigating the healthcare system with a chronic illness. The goal is to then reflect on your experience and connect it to what we have learned so far about methods to reduce costs and improve quality in healthcare. My closest family members and friends have not experienced chronic health issues, and thanks to stay-at-home orders I lost social skills and just don't feel like reaching out to an acquaintance for this! Your help would be so appreciated.

If you could share (or DM me!):

- What your illness or chronic condition is

- How has your healthcare experience been?

- What went well in your experiences?

- What does not go well/didn't go well and could be improved?

- Did you feel like a partner in your care?

- Do you feel like costs are made clear to you?

- Do you want costs to be more transparent?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 30, 2020 at 03:52AM by Jentran2 https://ift.tt/37nm00o

Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 11, 2020

[Question - Other] Why is ultrasound (and other imaging tech) so expensive?

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This is going to sound stupid.

I know that the machines themselves costed the hospital a lot of money when they purchased it. But what about after? Like once the hospital already has the machine, are there maintenance fee for each machine that the hospital has to pay for regularly? Are the ultrasound gel (the part of the equipment that needs refill) expensive? What's making each ultrasound bill so expensive for the patients???

My point is, are ultrasounds a buy and done thing for the hospitals or are they something that's going to have an on-going cost for the hospitals.



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 29, 2020 at 11:00AM by AReallyCuriousBarbie https://ift.tt/2VetXzC

[Question - Other] MHA or MBA, for healthcare management?

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I'm currently getting my MPH (GPA:4.0 :D ) and I am striving for a career in healthcare management.

I'm looking at programs within the Boston/Providence/NYC areas and debating on whether to go for an MHA or MBA after I finish my current degree.

Both have pros and cons for me, so some advice from others in the field of healthcare management would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone!



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 29, 2020 at 04:05AM by robkeller94 https://ift.tt/36hmy92

Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 11, 2020

[Other] Can anyone provide me professional guidance as I have four different career paths I am considering?

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I am currently getting my bachelors, I’ll be finished in May (I’m in my early 20s).

1 Go back to community college for my Associates degree in Nursing...have employer pay for Bachelors of Nursing later on (or get a Accelerated Bachelors of Nursing if I can instead of ASN),

  • gain experience as a labor and delivery nurse
  • and then get into a midwifery program

Ultimate Goal: Nurse Midwife

OR

2 Get my Masters in Health Administration

  • down the road go to sonography school
  • add on MRI certification

Ultimate Goals: Medical and Health Services Manager and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/MRI Tech

OR

3 Go directly to radiologic tech program right after undergrad to become an x ray tech

  • add on MRI/CT certifications
  • get my MHA down the road

Ultimate Goals: Radiologic Technologist, MRI Tech, CT Tech, Management, Possibly Education

OR

4 Become a Respiratory Therapist

  • try to get into PA school down the road

Ultimate Goals: Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 28, 2020 at 06:45AM by miss_glamorous https://ift.tt/33o989e

[Question - other] Hcare admin mid-career grad school

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Hi folks, looking for some input from other administrators. I’m a mid-careerist, transitioned from consulting to hcare administration. I’m responsible for operations of a 30ish provider specialty practice in a large multi-site AMC. Have been in the role for about 5 years. In the interest of upward mobility, I’m looking at my options for masters programs. The two I’m considering are: - an MPH in Healthcare Management from a well known state school. $10-12k for the program and is CAHME accredited. The degree is not common amongst administrators but there are some. - an MHA from a regional school, about $20-22k. The school is AACSB accredited but the program is not CAHME accredited. They have a joint MHA/MBA program for twice the price that is common amongst administrators in the area. Considering I’m established in my career, is the MPH a downside if I want to stay in admin, or is it less of a concern bc I come with hc admin experience? My preference would be to go with the cheaper program but not if it will limit my options in the future. TIA



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 28, 2020 at 04:58AM by onsite84 https://ift.tt/37cnaMh

[Other] This is for prospective students to review, I have went to all the professional subreddits and asked healthcare professionals which career they would choose if they could go back and time. Here are the results below:

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I made this to help other students like myself determine which healthcare careers they should choose :)

34 would become a Physician Assistant (PA) * This field is growing at 31%

31 would become a Medical Doctor (MD/DO) or Surgeon * This field is growing at 7%

16 would become a Registered Nurse (RN) * This field is growing at 12%

14 would become a Nurse Practitioner (NP) * This field is growing at 26%

10 would become a Physical Therapist (PT) * This field is growing at 22%

9 would become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) * This field is growing at 26%

8 would become a Respiratory Therapist (RT) * This field is growing at 21%

8 would become a MRI Technologist This field is growing at 9%

7 would become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) * This field is growing at 27%

7 would become a Pharmacist * This field is growing at 0%

5 would become a Medical and Health Services Manager * This field is growing at 18%

5 would become a Dentist * This field is growing at 7%

5 would become a Chiropractor * This field is growing at 7%

4 would become a Optometrist * This field is growing at 10%

4 would become a Perfusionist

3 would become a Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) * This field is growing at 9%

3 would become a Orthotist/Prosthetist * This field is growing at 20%

3 would become a Occupational Therapist * This field is growing at 18%

3 would become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer * This field is growing at 14%

2 would become a Echocardiographer (Echo Tech) * This field is growing at 14%

2 would become a Dietitian/Nutritionist * This field is growing at 11%

2 would become a Dental Hygienist * This field is growing at 11%

1 would become a Anesthesia Assistant

1 would become a Art Therapist

1 would become a Pathology Assistant

1 would become a Health Educator * This field is growing at 11%

1 would become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist * This field is growing at 7%

1 would become a Clinical Informatics Specialist

1 would become a Medical Technologist

1 would become a Radiation Therapist * This field is growing at 9%

1 would become a Biomedical Engineer * This field is growing at 4%

1 would become a Physical Therapy Assistant * This field is growing at 26%

1 would become a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

1 would become a Healthcare Social Worker * This field is growing at 11%

1 would become a Naturopathic Physician

1 would become a Audiologist * This field is growing at 16%



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 28, 2020 at 03:18AM by miss_glamorous https://ift.tt/36bs7Wc

[Question - Other] Seeking urgent advice about Respiratory Therapy school (please help)

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Please bare with me as i explain this, I need all the insight I can get. I've been accepted into a Respiratory therapy program scheduled to start in the Spring. The school is in another state (in the midwest) and I'm in NY.

Let me just say the school IS accredited under CoArC. They have a full time "in-person" track for those who live nearby and a part time "online" track for those who live in other states like myself. I'm enrolled for the online track. Lecture and lab will be online but the catch is we have find our own clinical site (clinicals don't begin until Jan 2022).

Luckily I already work for a NY hospital. I spoke with the Respiratory Therapy supervisor at my hospital and he is on board, he's willing to help with my clinicals.

My program's director told me they've had difficulty securing clinical sites in NY in the past but the fact that I already work for a hospital "helps immensely"

Then the program's clinical coordinator tells me that they've had "great success securing clinical sites in other states but NY is a little difficult due to the Education dept's strict guidelines for out-of-state schools" and "we don't have an affiliate agreement signed with your clinical site yet but hopefully it will be signed by February 1st"..

Mind you, first semester begins Jan 11th. They said if its not signed by that time, i can either *try* to find another site before 2022, go to one they're affiliated with (which won't be in NY), or drop the program.

This puts me in a really tight spot... Because I'm glad to "get into" one of these programs, because that's one of the hardest parts, getting in. But on the other hand, i don't want to waste studying my first year in RT school only to find i can't complete my second/final year due to not being able to find a clinical site.

*Maybe* it works out and gets signed.. This is really up in the air and i don't know what to do.

I would go to a school in NY but it's not that simple. I have two preferable options:

  1. BMCC - im on the waitlist for Fall 2021... waitlist does not mean *accepted*...

2) Nassau community college - application is currently open but program doesn't start til Fall 2021. I also have to interview for this.

Thats really it. Everything else near me sucks, either too far away or too expensive.

Any advice on what I should do? Should i take the risk and stay in this program, hoping my clinical site will be secured? Or drop it now and risk applying to nearby schools and the possibility of not getting in?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 28, 2020 at 01:00AM by SpecialistBlend85 https://ift.tt/2Jfri5Q

Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 11, 2020

NPR News: A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease

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A Garden Is The Frontline In The Fight Against Racial Inequality And Disease
North Minneapolis's mostly minority community lost its only grocery store this summer. It's a neighborhood grappling with heart disease, obesity and COVID-19. A Garden may help.

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NPR News: Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard

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Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
To control the virus, some officials are forgoing rules or mandates and instead are relying on individuals to do the right thing. So what motivates behavior change, and what falls short?

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What healthcare system offers the best quality? [Question - Other]

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Costs are not a factor. Please do not be biased towards the United States, this is not about coverage, accessibility or affordability (at which the U.S is clearly the worst).

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 27, 2020 at 12:49PM by canufeelthebleech https://ift.tt/2HFxhQU

Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 11, 2020

[Question - Insurance]How can Trumpcare lower healthcare costs for my family?

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I did not vote for anyone, I am just an American who wants the best for his family no matter what side is willing to help us. I've heard that Obamacare has been recently replaced by Trumpcare. Under this new plan, how will healthcare costs be more affordable for my family?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 26, 2020 at 04:53PM by mariyammisty https://ift.tt/2J2liOh

[Question - Other] Fellow Healthcare workers; Covid vaccine?

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If you would be included in the "Tier 1" vaccine rollout, will you get the vaccine?

I asked a few of my coworkers and was honestly surprised by the amounts of 'no's'. We are in CA and the governor has already stated they will do an independent review of any vaccine before distributing it. I feel comfortable with that extra step in place, to get it if I'm fortunate enough to.



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 26, 2020 at 09:50AM by CashDecklin https://ift.tt/3l14Dra

[other] in bls, it estimates medical and health service managers will grow at a rate of 32% by 2029. Why is that?

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I want to get into healthcare administration and it makes me happy seeing that this field or at least one particular job in the field will grow at an alarming 32% (much faster than average) by 2029, but why is that? Is there such a thing as too much growth?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 26, 2020 at 03:56AM by OldSquirrel4 https://ift.tt/2HAkZt1

[Question - Other] Mandatory reporting/notification for Covid?

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Are employers required to tell their employees and other patients if they knowingly have had direct contact with a Covid+ person?

I'm not talking about weeks after, literally the person tested positive the day after being in the facility, told the employer, and the Employer kept that fact quiet.



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 26, 2020 at 04:07AM by CashDecklin https://ift.tt/39hScFk

Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 11, 2020

NPR News: Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials

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Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials
Homeowners are rebuilding after wildfires, but many won't be required by governments to use fire-resistant materials. Without such improvements, communities face harm again with the next fire.

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NPR News: Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk

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Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.

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[Discussion] I am an American expat living in Nicaragua. This is what healthcare is like here.

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“Why would you live in a third world country?”, they said.

Today was our first visit to the new hospital in our town, constructed early last year. Thankfully nothing serious- my husband had an infected ingrown toenail from wearing running shoes that were too tight. We tried treating it at home, but it was looking pretty gnarly, so we decided to get it checked out.

We walked into the hospital and were immediately impressed with how clean and quiet it was. The receptionist wrote down his name on a piece of paper and told us to sit down in the empty waiting room. We barely had a chance to sit when they called us. The nurse took us to a private exam room, outfitted with a cot, a sink and some cupboards. Very simple, but clean and efficient. She washed her hands, gloved up, unwrapped new tools and went to work. (This was the part where I stopped watching because...gross!) After the procedure and a few stitches, she bandaged him up and gave him a prescription for antibiotics.

In and out in 20 minutes. How much did this cost, you ask? FREE. (Well actually, the pharmacy attached to the hospital didn’t have the proper antibiotic so we had to go to a different one in town to get it and it cost us $1.54). Nicaragua offers free public healthcare to everyone, whether you are a citizen, a foreigner, or a beach bum (me!).

For more serious situations, surgeries, or childbirth, we also have a private, American-standard hospital 2 hours away. We recently had a friend who went for a hernia surgery, stayed a couple nights and left with a $600 bill. He said it was the best medical experience he ever had and couldn’t believe the excellent care they provided.

It’s so eye-opening to have these “life outside of the US” moments and I just wanted to share a piece of that here.

Stay healthy, everyone!



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 25, 2020 at 06:02AM by girlgonegringa https://ift.tt/2JdiNbh

[Other] I have finally narrowed down my career choices to either sonography or respiratory therapy as I have a genuine interest in both fields, which is the better choice in your opinion based on description below?

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I can get into the RT program within a three semester wait. However, sonography there is a 500 to 600 student wait list already ahead of me and they only take in 20 to 25 students once per year. That means I have no idea when I would get into the program (with these numbers that could be a 22 year wait). But I am keeping in mind that some students may drop off the list but my advisor stated that they cannot guarantee a date.

Therefore I feel conflicted, I really like both careers but financially can only do one. I was thinking I could do sonography down the road but I wouldn’t be able to afford it. Therefore, what would you do if you were in my position? Keeping in mind I do plan to apply to PA school in my late 20s (I am in my very early 20s now).

Would you get into RT within three semesters and use this experience to have a fulfilling career and helpful experience to one day apply for PA school?

Or work a health admin job (I do have my Bachelor’s already) while waiting who knows how long for sonography and having PA school pushed to the back burner in this wait?

Thank you for any advice.

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 25, 2020 at 03:09AM by miss_glamorous https://ift.tt/3nTx0tb

Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 11, 2020

[Other] how to care for an elderly patient with sugar, high blood pressure, and paralyzed from stroke

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my grandma suffered a stroke 1 year ago and is still paralyzed in her left leg and weak. She already has sugar and high blood pressure. She has seen a doctor and no medications seem to be helping her recover. If anything, she’s gotten worse. She fell into a deep depression and has no motivation for physical therapy, and even refuses to sit up for over 20 minutes. Is there any type of treatment or medications that can maybe help her, really i’m just looking for any tips at all or medications or techniques that can help her. Her paralyzed leg is so weak that it’s as skinny as a bone.

She sometimes has trouble sleeping due to muscle pain. Are there any muscle pain relief drugs (preferably over the counter but prescription is fine too) that are not NSAIDS and can be used everyday? (a google search only revealed drugs for muscle spasms)

Any otc or prescription drugs to lower high blood pressure?

Any drugs for sugar?

She’s currently taking: glucophage 1g, baclin 10mg, amodip 10mg, and we tried myolax 4mg and i’m not sure why but they gave her citanew (anxiety meds) once to help her sleep but she was in terrible condition when it wore off.



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 24, 2020 at 04:03PM by jas_h22 https://ift.tt/3nUB3VU

NPR News: John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy

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John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy
Environmental groups praise Kerry for his decades of climate work, including negotiating the Paris agreement. He will face challenges after four years of a diminished U.S. role in climate diplomacy.

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[News] The Last, ‘Ultra-Cold’ Mile for Covid-19 Vaccines - Two vaccines are nearly here—but their unusual storage requirements could deprive the rural areas that need them most. A tech fix might be coming.

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https://ift.tt/3foendU Submitted November 24, 2020 at 12:55AM by Philo1927 https://ift.tt/3lTkQ2R

Thứ Hai, 23 tháng 11, 2020

NPR News: Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds

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Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds
When the state of Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks.

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NPR News: FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

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FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For A Second COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
The experimental cocktail from the bio-tech company Regeneron is the same drug President Trump got when he was battling the coronvirus earlier this year. It is designed for mild to moderate cases.

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Chủ Nhật, 22 tháng 11, 2020

[Other] Console #28 includes a curated list of open source healthcare software, libraries, tools and resources, as well as the first open source ventilator to be used on humans. I thought /r/healthcare might be interested in this edition since it includes so much healthcare related tech.

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https://ift.tt/3mk4Ma1 Submitted November 22, 2020 at 10:49PM by binaryfor https://ift.tt/2HpwROt

[question - other] how much visceral fat is healthy

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I recently got a dexa scan and it said my visceral fat is 0.21 pounds. I’ve been told that this number should be as close to 0 as possible and less than .85 for women to be healthy. I’m a smaller woman (104) pounds and 5’1. Since I’m smaller, shouldn’t my number be even lower? Thanks



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 22, 2020 at 12:36AM by red_diamond1 https://ift.tt/2KmRThO

Thứ Bảy, 21 tháng 11, 2020

[Question - Insurance] Healthcare dot gov offered me assistance on my monthly premium (Advance Premium Tax Credit) but I have a question about it..

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So basically I applied with healthcare dot gov and they gave me $134/month that I can use towards my healthcare premium. This is terrific news because I cannot afford health insurance otherwise. Yay!

The only issue is this: they say that if I take more than I'm qualified for, I will have to pay it back in the future. I plan to go into a higher paying job at some point in the next year, and obviously I don't want to have to pay back thousands of dollars.

But here's where it gets weird: supposedly they lower your benefits if your income goes up (and you also have the option to cancel your benefits) so in theory I should owe nothing. Like say I make more money next month and they cut my benefits to $100.. then I shouldn't owe anything because they already took off the extra, right ?

Or if I get a much higher paying job and decide to cancel my benefits then in theory I shouldn't owe anything because I only accepted benefits during the period in which I was eligible for them?

So why would I end up owing money? Can anyone in this situation explain it to me and give me advice on what I could do?

Thank you!



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 21, 2020 at 11:15PM by blackberryabundant https://ift.tt/3kPQ75y

[Question - Other] paralysis and sensibility loss

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my friend recently had a sudden sensibility loss in the legs , followed by a paralysis of approx. one day

since then, they're doing better, but still have trouble walking. I tried convincing them to go to the hospital, or at least see a doctor to check if everything's alright. but they just won't listen, even going as far as telling me : " your opinion doesn't matter to me". should i leave them or try to be a bit more forceful to convince them?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 21, 2020 at 07:57AM by togorethe4go10 https://ift.tt/3fnDFZt

[Question - Other] Is plastic surgery taking up hospital resources during covid?

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I'm scheduled to have a bilateral mastopexy in December, which is outpatient but does mean going under general anaesthesia. I'm worried that it's not ethical for me to have the surgery now while cases are exploding, given that I might be taking up medical resources that could be used for people who are sick.

My plastic surgeon told me that a whole wing of their hospital has been devoted to covid patients, and that anything used on me won't be taking resources away from that wing of people. He also said that the hospital isn't experiencing capacity issues, and which is why elective surgeries are still allowed. But what if there are complications and I end up in the ICU - wouldn't that take up resources? My understanding of hospital administration is that decisions like keeping elective surgeries open may be financially motivated rather than being what's best for patients.

tldr; Surgeon says there is no capacity issue, but is it ethical to have surgery during covid?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 21, 2020 at 02:12AM by bellerophonia https://ift.tt/3lPZByJ

NPR News: Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight

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Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
In 2015, the mosquito-borne virus Zika exploded in South America. Health experts predicted it would erupt in Africa. But a major outbreak never happened. Now scientists think they understand why.

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Thứ Sáu, 20 tháng 11, 2020

NPR News: El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts

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El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts
"The Morgue Attendant will be provided maximum PPE, will be tasked with physically moving bodies, and will require the ability to lift between 100-400 lbs. with assistance," the job listing states.

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[News] Frontline Workers, Hospitals Overwhelmed With Virus Cases. The number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 in the U.S. has doubled in the past month and set new records every day this week.

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https://ift.tt/3pRbdUX Submitted November 19, 2020 at 11:45PM by OliverMarkusMalloy https://ift.tt/3kJyGmT

[Question - Insurance] Question about HSA

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Hello, I am a new grad and I just got my first job and am now signing up for open enrollment. I have found a plan that is HSA eligible and my mom wants to transfer money from her HSA into mine to help me out to start. Is this possible and if so which HSA bank should I do it which?



https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Submitted November 19, 2020 at 11:54PM by dillisking https://ift.tt/3lMISfW

Thứ Năm, 19 tháng 11, 2020

[Question - Insurance] Does anyone have advice on how to get a hospital bill down to as low as possible? I have insurance with an out of pocket max, but it is pretty high and I'd like to pay less than that if possible.

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Apologies if this isn’t the correct sub for this question, or if this isn’t allowed here.

TL;DR - I live in the United States. I’m going to have surgery and I’ve heard doing things like calling the hospital to ask for an itemized list of costs can reduce your bill. Is this true and is there anything specific I should know/do to try to bring the cost down?

So I will need orthopedic surgery in January. I was going to have it in December, but I know that I’ll need physical therapy after the surgery for 6 months, and if I have the surgery before the end of the year, my out of pocket maximum ($2,750) will reset January 1st and then my surgery costs wouldn’t count for my out of pocket max for 2021. So hopefully I have already saved myself some money there.

I have a feeling the surgery and PT will end up taking my whole out of pocket max (and then some) but I’m wondering if I can do anything to get the costs down so that at the end of the 6 months I’ve paid less than the out of pocket max. Does anyone have any advice on this? I've heard stories of people calling either the hospital or the insurance and asking for itemized list of expenses and receiving a wildly lower bill. I just really feel lost with the whole “yeah go ahead and have the surgery and PT, it’ll cost what it costs” attitude of the hospital and the insurance. This is for US (probably obvious).



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