Healthcare Information Guide BlogThe Healthcare Information Guide Blog helps keep you informed of what changes have been made to the site, how we answered interesting questions that came up (often making us scratch our heads!) and healthcare changes that we watch out for that may affect you or may strike your interest. Additional postings can be found on this Tumblr blog which gets updated more frequently on diverse health subjects. Check back often to see what's new. Feb 11, 2012 No Health Insurance? What to Do - There's Hope.Having no health insurance can be a constant worry, not having a health plan is a stressful feeling. But here are some resources if you have no health insurance. Permalink -- click for full blog post "No Health Insurance? What to Do - There's Hope." Jan 5, 2012 It Shouldn't Be This DifficultHIPAA has, unfortunately, a history of some problems on the implementation side. I just continued to encounter some more today. (Links to articles included). Nov 14, 2011 Early Intensive Insulin ControlRecent study details how early intensive insulin control for Type 1 diabetics reduces the risk of kidney disease, heart disease and death. Oct 18, 2011 Pain ScalesPain scales are necessary for quantifying pain; some are describing general pain, and some are very specific. But pain is a very personal experience. Oct 1, 2011 McGill Dances for Cancer ResearchResearchers, students and volunteers take time out from their serious work to share a video that may make you want to get up and move! Please give it a look. Sep 29, 2011 Coming Soon! What's Happening Here in Just a Little While!See what's coming soon. Healthcare Information Guide is always expanding, with more for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coming Soon! What's Happening Here in Just a Little While!" Sep 27, 2011 Just a Few Thoughts on What to BringThat's a pretty good list that's been made. Fortunately (knocking wood) it's been a while since I've gone in the hospital. But I'd include: My socks (feet Permalink -- click for full blog post "Just a Few Thoughts on What to Bring" Sep 27, 2011 Hospital Checklist Form for an Easier Hospital PreparationA hospital checklist form makes packing for the hospital a bit easier, just like a checklist before going on vacation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hospital Checklist Form for an Easier Hospital Preparation" Sep 20, 2011 Pet Resources: Financial, Food and Veterinary CareIn a good economy you may not need to think of pet resources; in a tougher economy, though, how do you afford low cost vet care and pet food? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pet Resources: Financial, Food and Veterinary Care" Sep 15, 2011 How Hard is it to Get Your Doctors to Talk to Each Other?We often think, and hope, that doctors are able to talk/communicate to each other, but there are some things that make this more of a challenge. Sep 8, 2011 Death by DentalA 24 year old father dies from an infected tooth as a result of not being able to get it taken care of. What happened? Aug 16, 2011 Medicare Changes to Hospital ReimbursementStarting in October 2012, Medicare will be changing how it pays in-patient hospitals. It's based on the rate of readmission. What is going to happen? Aug 10, 2011 Patient-Centered Care Starts With PhysiciansThis is a post of patient-centered care, but from a perspective of a hospital marketer. A different approach. Jul 30, 2011 Patient-Centered CareAn article from the American Medical Association about patient-centered care. It proves to be very effective. Jul 14, 2011 Grief Versus DepressionHow do you decide if you are feeling grief versus depression? Is there a difference? Can grief turn into depression? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Grief Versus Depression" |