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“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 6: Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper… Make the Most of the Exam Room

You get a gold star for adult-ing, my friends! Thank you for tuning in to “Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper: Make the Most of the Exam Room.” Check out the first, second, third, fourth and fifth parts of our series, “What’s Up, Doc?” to get caught up to speed! OK, you’re finally in the… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 6: Cold and Alone, Wearing Paper… Make the Most of the Exam Room

“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 3: Let’s Schedule an Appointment!

You can read about finding a good doc HERE and about what to do before scheduling your appointment HERE. Now, “Let’s Schedule an Appointment!” Hello, my lovely readers! Welcome back to our on-going series, “What’s Up, Doc?” I’m your host, The Insurance Mom. Doctor’s offices are busier than ever. Schedule an appointment… Continue reading “What’s Up, Doc?” Blog Series Part 3: Let’s Schedule an 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

Are you a Vitals Smart Shopper? I think you will be soon . . .

Our lovely client, Jeff, heard something helpful on NPR about Vitals Smart Shopper and shared it with us. There’s a cool company called Vitals Smart Shopper which helps compare the cost of medical treatments & services within a 20 mile radius of your home zip code. If you choose the cheapest place, you get… Continue reading Are you a Vitals Smart Shopper? I think you will be soon . . .

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

Here’s PART FOUR: Research the Internet in our series we call . . . “The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry” Aren’t you loving our series on prescription drugs? By now, I hope you’re feeling empowered and smart. (Because you are!) If you’re just now joining us, click these links… Continue reading PART FOUR: The Insurance Mom’s Guide to Better Living Through (Cheaper) Chemistry