Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 1, 2022

Most physicians in group practices owned by health systems are paid based on volume of care they provide rather than value, despite payer efforts to move toward more value-based care. Physicians most commonly reported increasing volume of services performed as a way to increase their compensation.

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Does anybody know if the US really have free national Healthcare? I looked it up, but came across websites about the NHS or pros and cons to implementing universal Healthcare in the US, but nothing that indicates that we actually have it.

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Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 1, 2022

How far are we with robotic prosthetics?

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Im an engeneering student, I was just wondering how far we actually are with robotic prosthetics?

Can we actually buy one already? How good are they? What kind of recognition do they use to make a movement? Are they expensive? Do doctors recommend them already? Do you have some info or articles about them?



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Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 1, 2022

Charged $1900 for a 1 mi. Ride to the hospital

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Basically long story short. I had a panic attack that included chest pains and the emt recommended I go to the hospital. Two months later I get a bill for 1900 fucking dollars. I'm currently dealing with CPTSD/MDD/Panic disorder, taking care of my grandfather with dementia, working sixty hours a week at a job that does not pay close to a living wage, and yet the Healthcare system has the gall to have me pay 1900 for 1 mi and basic vitals that I could do myself? Make it Make sense.



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List of Covid myths, their source, and the science debunking them. From /r/medicine

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Health insurance not covering 90 days worth of medication

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I got fired from my job last week without notice. Which means my health insurance will expire at the end of this month. Two weeks ago I got 30 days worth of medication. I asked my dr to prescribe me 60 days more to have 90 days worth of medication. Ive done it before with other medications but this one is new. I went to the pharmacy today and they told me the insurance wont cover the extra 60 (until mid February, my insurance will not be valid by then) since I got 30 two weeks ago. I called the insurance and they said the same thing. My insurance is “Blue cross blue shield Nebraska”.

Is there anything that can be done in cases like this?



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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 1, 2022

NPR News: A second version of omicron is spreading. Here's why scientists are on alert

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A second version of omicron is spreading. Here's why scientists are on alert
It's a sibling of the first omicron variant that swept the world. Is it more contagious? Does it cause severe disease? Will it keep current omicron surges going? Researchers are looking for answers.

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NPR News: Encore: Freshly made plutonium from outer space found on ocean floor

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Encore: Freshly made plutonium from outer space found on ocean floor
Common chemical elements are created in stars like our sun. But heavy elements, like iron, are thought to form in massive stars that explode and spew material — though it might be more complicated.

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Please be sure to check your health insurance statements

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I have had several times where what I paid at my doctors or dentists office has been different than what my insurance statement said it should be. It has mostly happened with eye and dental insurance. My wife was overcharged $150 for glasses, I was just overcharged $150 for a crown and $60 for fillings. Once I was told to pay the full amount ($300) for one healthcare service and then discovered they had submitted and received full payment from my insurance. I was also billed for a Covid test at the start, when they are all covered by insurance. I've been able to be reimbursed in all situations, but I've yet to have a carry where a mistake has not happened. This has happened with BCBS and MetLife. How much of this is errors or on purpose, I can't say, but you really need to do your due diligence and know what your insurance covers and follow up and review your statements. Insurance companies will not make sure the provider is billing correctly, only you can do that.



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Outpatient Care cost vs. Private Practice cost

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Entertaining story about how all of this came about before I go into the details:

I broke my foot at a concert. The artist said, "Atlanta! I want to see how high you can jump!" And well...let's just say that's the last time I jumped that night.

So anyway I've been to a few doctor's offices since then. I have a high-deductible health plan so after discounts it's going to be all out of pocket. I got my bill for my first x-ray and it was certainly reasonable. $250, but after the discount it was only $54.94

My second x-ray was at a different facility because I was at my parents' for Christmas and saw somebody else. That cost? $518.70, and after the discount still $466.83.

I called Aetna, and after being transferred a total of 7 times (not an exaggeration) between the doctor's office, billing, and insurance, I finally found the reason why.

The x-rays were given the same exact code - 73630 - which is just a basic x-ray. The reason for the discounted price being 8.5x higher this time? Because it was an outpatient care facility. Everything about it was an office, except for the fact that it had a hospital's name attached to it.

How is the average person supposed to know that an outpatient care facility costs so much more? How is the average person supposed to know what an outpatient care facility even is when there is no description on the website of the office, not even a mention that it is an outpatient care facility? And last but not least, why would the rate be so much more for an outpatient care facility when it did the exact same thing as the private practice?

Healthcare is frustrating.



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Where can I find data on total deaths in the US in 2020 and, if possible, 2021?

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I’m not looking for a breakdown by disease or COVID-19. I just want overall death statistics by state. I’ve been googling this for a while and so far the best I can find is a CDC link. However, that link breaks down by a percentage and disease type per 100,000 population. I just want to know how many total people died in each state in 2020 and 2021 if possible (I understand it may still be too early for 2021). Thanks.



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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 1, 2022

I pay 400/month for medical, dental, vision

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Is this too much? It’s through my wife’s work which is at a hospital. I’m pissed because I never go to the doctor, had some X-rays done and I have a bill of 110. I pay these mother effers 5k a year never go and they won’t cover that bs.



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Nurses, RTs, PTs etc - what is stopping you from traveling? For the travelers - what have been your pros and cons?

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Returning to the US for job with no healthcare (pregnant)

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My husbands job is in Kuwait and he has had healthcare insurance through his job, but it only covers in Kuwait. We are returning to the US to be there instead of in the Middle East, his job is still in Kuwait but he will be working remotely. I have been off my parents insurance since April 2021. I am recently pregnant and will need health insurance in the US, ASAP. We’ve talked with a broker and the broker said because I am pregnant I can get on CareSource for my state. My husbands taxable income is 79,800 a year. I am a SAHW. But when we looked into caresource or Medicare, he’s well over the household income that is eligible. Can anyone give advice about finding insurance for us? We didn’t know we were going to be coming back to the US so soon or we would’ve tried for open enrollment but that passed 10 days ago. Advice for health insurance for him and I are welcome! TIA!



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Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 1, 2022

Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 1, 2022

NPR News: James Webb telescope reaches its final destination in space, a million miles away

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James Webb telescope reaches its final destination in space, a million miles away
The $10 billion telescope is nearly ready to begin capturing images that scientists hope will help uncover the mysteries of the universe. And help scope out other possible habitable planets.

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is it normal for doctors to not order blood work during physicals/wellness exams?

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So I scheduled a physical/wellness exam. During a physical/wellness exam you're supposed to bring up health concerns with your doctor, are you not?

So I told her that I have back pain and that I hadn't had bloodwork in a long time and if she can order it for me since I am also overweight and it had been 3 years since I saw a doctor.

She said, "your back pain isn't part of your physical/wellness exam. So it has to be one or the other. What shall I code it for?" and I said "uhh.. We'll do back pain since that seems to be my biggest concern right now."

So she examines me, thinks she feels a lump in my spine, says she's going to order a sonogram, an x-ray, and physical therapy. I'm like whatt?? physical therapy for what? She hadn't even diagnosed me yet.

My sonogram and x-rays came back fine. No lump.

But anyway, during that back exam I said, "so.. in order to get updated blood work since I am overweight, can I do a physical/wellness exam in the future and get an order of bloodwork then?" and she said "No. You have to have an illness and show symptoms before I'll order bloodwork." I said, "even though I'm overweight?" And she said "yeah, no bloodwork."

So.. is this normal? Do doctors not order blood work as part of physicals/wellness exams anymore?



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What Fed Gov entity can I file a complaint with?

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Can I get your opinions on some healthcare internship opportunities?

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I’m a Junior at a Top 20 US college studying global health and economics. In the future, I hope to pursue a career (not sure what specifically) in the general health business industry, such as healthcare/life sciences consulting, biotech, pharma, etc. For this upcoming summer, which internship should I choose: a boutique healthcare policy consulting firm as a consultant, GE healthcare as medical device sales, or Cornell cancer research? I have a lot of hard science experience but none in business.



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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 1, 2022

How to get a free covid test if on medicade? I have every symptom

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All this time I've heard about get a free covid test and now I need one I find out there are terms to follow..

Is it something I do at urgent care or is it through my pcp?



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Heard about healthcare rationing. A lot of people are in the camp that non vaccinated patients should be prioritized behind the vaccinated. That’s wrong

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A lot of people catch cancer & other ailments through smoking cigarettes, drinking excessively & eating like shit. How can you justify a chain smoke being priorities over a non vaccinated but otherwise medically compliant patient?



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Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 1, 2022

Finland is set to vote on the biggest healthcare reform in decades. It 'transfers responsibility for social, healthcare, emergency services from unwieldy 294 individual municipalities, half of them with fewer than 6,000 residents, to a more streamlined 21 new regional authorities'

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This is why r/CryptoDocsNFT is creating the #SymbioticMarketplace! To bring the power of health to the people and revolutionize the medical field forever with the power of the #Metaverse! Be a part of changing the world with us. See "Links" and come talk! An Ultimaxx Health project.

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[Question] I’m a young man (27) with a long history of heart issues ranging from arrhythmia, to A-Fib to pericarditis and general weakness. I just really need a suggestion for a community where the confusing things about heart health are actively discussed?

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I’ve just had so many issues feeling comfortable with my heart and keeping a good mindset about it. I’ve honestly gotten to a better place with it mentally after my most previous struggles, but with as much as I’ve learned, I still feel I’ve only scratched the surface of cardiovascular issues that I need to think about. And I know I’m not the only person with a heart that has undiagnosed, confusing and sometimes scary problems. I searched hard for a Reddit community but couldn’t find one. Does anyone have a suggestion of somewhere I can go to share my experience and learn from others experiences? It’s a dreadfully lonely battle to have to fight.



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Random idea I’ve never researched this. USA HEATHCARE

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Make a law that insurance companies can remain private entities who don’t investigate your case with the sole intent, to determine certain treatment is necessary or not. They agree and are legally binding to the paperwork and diagnosis recommended by a licensed healthcare professional; whose spent the most amount of time with the client/patient. The determination of eligibility of treatment, is decided once the insurance agency starts receiving payments for healthcare coverage. Once an agency starts accepting payments, they are legally binding to, the healthcare recommendations of any future diagnosis of any USA based, licensed healthcare professional. Any thoughts on what this would do to the price of healthcare, medical field employment, quality of care, etc? My first impression of this would stop insurance agencies from stopping you from getting immediate care. Repercussions?



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Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 1, 2022

Healthcare on the brink of collapse with no fix in sight

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The healthcare system and personal care homes are on the verge of collapse. The warning bells have been ringing and no one is listening (even before covid). The avalanche is large, and the floor will cave in soon.

How much longer until everything collapses? Why aren't changes happening? How can this be fixed?

In management the person above you dumps their shit onto the one below. And then the people who work the front lines are the ones who deal with all of the shit. Especially with no communication coming from head management, the front lines are weak and thin. It's all on the brink. What a terrible thing that could happen, but I believe it needs to collapse to get ANY response from government or management.

It's a sad reality, but healthcare may be the tipping point to everything collapsing in this economy.



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Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 1, 2022

NPR News: Even babies and toddlers know that swapping saliva is a sure sign of love

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Even babies and toddlers know that swapping saliva is a sure sign of love
For infants, toddlers, and children, one sign of an especially close relationship is if two people do something that involves exchanging saliva, like taking bites from the same piece of food.

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Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 1, 2022

Am I okay?

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Im new to boxing and I just got a pretty good earshot on me. I cant hear very well out of that ear, and I feel so tired. I cant focus very much and I could fall asleep just by closing my eyes. Am i okay? Am I just being a wuss?



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NPR News: New data shows how long protection may last from a COVID vaccine booster shot

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New data shows how long protection may last from a COVID vaccine booster shot
Researchers now have the first data looking at how long that protection from a booster shot of the COVID vaccine will last and what the future of the vaccinations might be after the omicron surge.

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Is there anything I can do?

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Paid $400 Sep 27th for Tests needed for immigration. Doctor and my wife signed the paperwork given by the provider on OCT 4th. Later we find out a new version came out the 1st and immigration won't take the last form.

So now here we are having to pay $300 again so that my wife's test can transfer from one paperwork to another. Paid a total of $700 that most people barely make in two weeks. Am I just screwed? This form is a Medical examination and vaccination record, I-693



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Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 1, 2022

Record Keeping - Protocols

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I work for a mental health private practice that provides testing for numerous behavioral issues, developmental delays, etc. I'm trying to move everything from paper to digital and moving all older charts to a secured warehouse. While going through this, we do still use testing protocols that are paper only. Is it okay to scan these into a patient's chart and then shred the protocol or does it need to be kept as paper until the patient ages out?



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Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 1, 2022

NPR News: Sotheby's unveils 555.55-carat black diamond thought to come from outer space

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Sotheby's unveils 555.55-carat black diamond thought to come from outer space
Black diamonds are extremely rare, and are found naturally only in Brazil and Central Africa. The cosmic origin theory of "The Enigma" is based on carbon isotopes and high hydrogen content.

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Uk healthcare

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TW: Last night I overdosed on my antidepressants in an attempt to kill myself. I went to the hospital and had a blood test. It took 6 hours of waiting before I saw the general doctor, who told me that the mental health nurse did not want to see me as she had other patients to see and was busy. This to me is unacceptable and awful. It feels impossible in the uk to get metal Health care other than medication. Don’t get me wrong, the general doctor was lovely and I’m grateful for the NHS, but I wasn’t even offered inpatient care



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