By Brittney Wilson – The Nerdy Nurse. If you’re feeling sick, you may schedule an appointment to see your doctor or visit a hospital emergency room. However, before you head to the nearest medical facility,...
By Bonina & Bonina P. C. Medical professionals are trusted with your most important asset: your health. We expect doctors and health care workers to do their best, but unfortunately there are times when patients are...
By Dr. Danielle Ofri, Health.com. Have you ever wondered what your doctor was thinking as you sat in your paper robe on the exam table? Or worried that you’re not taking full advantage of those...
By Heidi Turner, Lawsuits and Settlements.com. Bad faith insurance lawsuits, alleging insurance companies have unreasonably denied disability claims, are nothing new. But now lawsuits are being filed against insurance companies alleging policyholders are being wrongfully...
By Marshall Allen and Olga Pierce, ProPublica – Condensed by APRA. Why choosing the right surgeon matters even more than you know It’s conventional wisdom that there are “good” and “bad” hospitals — and that...
By William Heisel, centerforhealthjournalism.org. Hospitals would disappear without the communities that support them. We pay their bills through our insurance premiums, co-pays, and out-of-pocket payments. We help them buy new equipment or add new wings… Read More
By Sarah Varney – Kaiser Health News. It’s called “patient dumping” – when hospitals transfer patients without insurance to public hospitals. But a new study from Stanford University has turned dumping on its head. It...
A hospital is supposed to make you better, but you may not feel too well after reading this. Some words of advice: Be your own health care advocate. 1. “Oops, wrong kidney.” In recent years,...
By Heather Punke, Becker’s Hospital Review. The ECRI Institute released its “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations 2017” report, with EHR information management, use of clinical decision support and antimicrobial stewardship topping the list. The...
From Consumers Union. A network of patient safety advocates is urging Congress to take steps to improve patient safety by preventing hospital acquired infections and other preventable medical errors. The group, which includes Consumers Union,… Read More