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Life since the Affordable Care Act is an interesting environment. Everything is changing at such a rapid pace, no one knows how to keep up. Hospitals are in the same boat, too! In a recent study, 75% of hospitals have reported an increase of emergency room traffic since the ACA started. Not only that, but… Continue reading ACA woes? Hospitals and Docs feel it too!
*******************I M P O R T A N T****I M P O R T A N T****I M P O R T A N T**************** Good news! Anthem Blue Cross has announced that Hospital Corporation of America’s California hospitals once again participate in Anthem BC’s’ network. In Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center West… Continue reading UPDATED – Anthem Blue Cross In-Network Hospital Update
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Anthem Blue Cross has been unable to re-negotiate its contracts with the following hospitals, so they are now considered out-of-network. In Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center West Hills Hospital In Northern California: Regional Medical Center of San Jose Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose If you are currently in… Continue reading Anthem Blue Cross In-Hospital Network Update
The Insurance Mom says that everything is negotiable… including the cost of your medical care. You wouldn’t think twice about negotiating with an car dealer or a CraigsList vendor, right? Well, you can — and should — do the same with your doctors, labs and hospitals. Saving money is a good thing! The Insurance Mom… Continue reading It Never Hurts To Ask!
It could be a matter of life and death. If you are hospitalized here are 3 ways to make sure mistakes don’t happen: 1. BE THERE! Stay with the patient at all times. NEVER leave a hospitalized friend or family member alone. Even if you have to hire a private duty nurse for night times.… Continue reading 3 Ways to Stop Medical Mistakes
Hospital labs vs. Stand-alone Labs Prices vary between a hospital laboratory and a stand-alone laboratory. Hospitals tend to charge more for their services, while a stand-alone laboratory has less overhead costs and often charges less. If your doctor refers you to a hospital, ask to be referred to a stand-alone laboratory. You have the… Continue reading More Bang for Your Buck – Part 2