Wondering how to be a good patient after getting discharged from the emergency room? Do everything you can to avoid another ER visit. While not every repeat ER visit is preventable, many are. In this article, you’ll learn 10 ways to be a good patient after you’re discharged. 5 facts about repeat hospital ER visits […]

Are antibiotics overused?  Antibiotics are often used to treat the common cold, flu or certain types of infections. But they don’t always work. Frustrating, right? When you’re not feeling well or think you have an infection, you want to clear up the problem as soon as possible, right? So you visit the doctor. “What’s going […]

Did you know you’re supposed to see your doctor even when you’re healthy? Through regular checkups, your doctor can learn about your personal and family medical history, screen for potential or ongoing medical issues, and even help you determine your risk for future health problems. Establishing a relationship with a regular physician also makes it […]

If you put your hand on your chest, you can feel your heart beat and your lungs fill with air. Your stomach growls when you’re hungry. But the biggest organ in your body — your liver — usually goes unnoticed. And your liver is essential for keeping you healthy. For example, your liver helps with […]

Whether you’re seeing your primary care provider or a specialist, your appointment is the time and place to ask questions and address your concerns. Here are a few ways to make sure you get what you need out of your next medical appointment. Write down questions to ask your doctor Even though you often wait […]

Here’s something you can look forward to this year: an end to unexpected, or “surprise,” medical bills. That’s thanks to the new federal No Surprises Act, which took effect January 1, 2022. “Many people reasonably assume that they won’t get billed by some random provider they had no role in choosing. So they may not […]

One key component of a health maintenance organization (HMO) health insurance plan is the primary care physician (PCP).¹ This is the person who will coordinate all of your medical care. You will likely be required to choose a primary care physician when you sign up for your insurance. This is an important decision, so carefully […]