Four Dangers of Doctor-Hopping
Getting an appointment to see one’s primary care physician is sometimes like playing a game of whack-a-mole. It is not uncommon for a...
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The Advocate
- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
21 Questions You Must Ask About Every New Medication
Healthcare providers are spending less and less time with patients and more time interfacing with their electronic health records system...
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The Advocate
- Oct 9, 2019
- 3 min
Can you get insulin legally without a prescription? The answer is yes!
In the last two years there has been intensified scrutiny and outcry against pharmaceutical companies that make insulin. There is...
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The Advocate
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
How Do Healthcare Providers Get Paid And How Does It Affect You?
There are many ways in which healthcare providers get paid. There are models such as the fee for service model where the provider bills...
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The Advocate
- Oct 1, 2019
- 2 min
Five Tips for Finding Cheaper Medications
Are you looking for ways to reduce your medication costs? Check out these five ideas on how to save on prescription drug costs: 1. Ask...
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The Advocate
- Sep 20, 2019
- 3 min
The New Public Charge Rule
Have you, or someone you know, given up your access to healthcare because of the new public charge ruling? Here is some information that...
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The Advocate
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Your Rights to Your Medical Documents
Did you know under the HIPAA law you have the right to access your medical information? This means you can ask for a copy of your...
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The Advocate
- Sep 15, 2019
- 1 min
Quick! Do You Know Your Meds?
What can you do if you don't know the names of your meds?
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The Advocate
- Sep 8, 2019
- 2 min
HOW TO CHOOSE A PHARMACY
Is your current pharmacy the one closest to your house? That is not necessarily a bad idea, but does it have all the features you need?...
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The Advocate
- Sep 8, 2019
- 2 min
FIFTEEN THINGS YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER NEEDS TO KNOW
Did you know your healthcare provider needs to know information about you that may not be captured at every visit? Be sure to share the...
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