How to Prevent a Hospital Round Trip

How to Prevent a Hospital Round Trip

Little known fact: 20 – 30% of all patients end up back in the hospital within a month. Often, it’s because they don’t get their prescriptions filled or get to their follow-up doctor appointments. Sometimes patients ignore signs of health problems after a hospital...
Shock & Awe – Your Hospital Bill!

Shock & Awe – Your Hospital Bill!

After a hospital stay, bills will start pouring in, and trust me, they will be shocking. Even with good insurance your out-of-pocket costs may still be an “ouch.” Most hospital charges may appear out of control to you, but you do have some control. Just know how and...
How Doctors Think

How Doctors Think

Two Heads are Better Than One! Gary is a tall, once lanky 50-something guy whose stooped posture now betrays pain and significant muscle deterioration.  Despite weekly physical therapy and swimming he does on his own,  his body seemed to be aging by the minute....
Medication Management: A Hot Mess if You’re Not Careful!

Medication Management: A Hot Mess if You’re Not Careful!

With the rise in specialty medicine and pharmaceutical research, a plethora of drug treatments are now available for just about every condition. Even for some conditions that are a bit of a stretch. (Restless leg syndrome – really?) Today, the average number of...