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“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 9: The Doorknob Moment… and Other Missed Opportunities

Welcome back to our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” You can check out the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth parts by clicking the hyperlinks to get up to speed. And now, “The Doorknob Moment… and Other Missed Opportunities.” Be your own team! Prepare in advance for your visit. Patients who take… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 9: The Doorknob Moment… and Other Missed Opportunities

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 8: A Cure For What Ails You

Hello again, my avid readers. Hugs for reading the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” Last time, we left you sitting on the slab as the doctor came into the room. And now a segment we call “A Cure for What Ails You” and is a continuation of… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 8: A Cure For What Ails You

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 7: The Doctor is in! Now What?!

Look at you, friend of The Insurance Mom! You’ve learned so much from our first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth parts of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” Don’t you feel well-informed and powerful!? Here’s the next revelation, “The Doctor is In! Now What?” Remind Doc Hollywood of any important medical history. Do… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 7: The Doctor is in! Now What?!

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 5: Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time

Today, we’re on our fifth part in our series, “Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time.” You’ve arrived at the doctor’s office and they’ve taken your name. So now what, Insurance Mom? Here you go… OK, family! You’re in it to win it. Thanks for tuning in for our first, second, third, and… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 5: Make the Most of Your Waiting Room Time

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 4: Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!

Today, we hit “Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!” Welcome back to our blogginess, “What’s Up, Doc?” You can find the first, second, and third parts in our series with those hyperlinks, hopefully giving you a Grey’s Anatomy to getting good healthcare. 😉 Always have a current copy of your medical records. Heads-up… before you… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 4: Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 2: What Do Before Your Visit

Welcome back, folks! Thanks for following our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” here’s Part 2: What to do before your visit. You’ve read the first part in our series, “How Do I Find a Doctor?” and you’ve found a doctor you like. Now let’s dive into the visit. What to do before your visit. … Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 2: What Do Before Your Visit

“What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 1: How to Find a Doctor

Wanna get more out of your visit with the doctor? Here’s a great 2005 LA Times article coupled with expertise from The Insurance Mom herself. Despite the new world order created by the Affordable Care Act, this info will still help you find a doctor! Watch for our new multi-part blog series, “What’s Up, Doc?”… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 1: How to Find a Doctor

ColoradoCare… say WHAT!?

Hello, Friends of the Insurance Mom Interweb-sphere, If you’re keeping current on the presidential candidates, you hear some shouts about a “single-payer” health care system. What does that mean, you ask? Well, the short answer is (wait for it!) … taxes would go way up but everyone would have access to health care. … Continue reading ColoradoCare… say WHAT!?

PART FIVE: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry

Here’s PART FIVE: Drug Companies in our series we call . . . “The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry” If you’re just joining us, check out the hyperlinks to PART ONE, PART TWO, PART THREE, and PART FOUR. Pretty smart, huh? Here’s the final part to our series; it’s… Continue reading PART FIVE: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry

PART THREE: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry

Here’s PART THREE: WORK THE PHARMACY! in our series we call . . . “The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry” We learned the importance of knowing your plan in PART ONE. We learned how to advocate with your doctor for cheaper prices in PART TWO. This week, we’re focusing on how your pharmacist… Continue reading PART THREE: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry