The American Cancer Association reports that aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. In 2020, over 325,000 new cases of breast cancer in the US are expected to be diagnosed in women. In the U.S.,1 of every 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer does […]
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Rare Disorder or Misdiagnosed?How a Private Patient Advocate Can Help
Perhaps you are given a diagnosis that just doesn’t seem right for you. Perhaps your symptoms don’t add up to what your healthcare provider told you. Or…perhaps you were diagnosed with a rare disease and not offered much treatment or management plan. If this sounds like you or someone you know, then continue reading… Sadly, […]
PA, NP, MD, DO, Resident, Fellow…how are these titles different?
Years ago a person wearing a white coat in a hospital or medical office was a doctor…plain and simple. Well…this is no longer the case. As if the healthcare system isn’t confusing enough, providers with various acronyms all wear white coats. So how do you know who is who, and what exactly do they all […]
Childhood Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Being a parent can be a wonderful experience yet exhausting and challenging. If your child becomes ill with cancer, the challenge becomes overwhelming. Things can change overnight, and as a parent or caregiver of that child, you may often feel lost and defeated. While you want to focus all […]
Is it Okay to Change Oncologists?
The short answer; ABSOLUTELY! A cancer diagnosis hits patients and loved ones like a brick. Most often you are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the diagnosis, especially initially. Cancer management is time-sensitive and you may feel rushed to make life-altering decisions while trying to cope with the emotional aspects and everything else. You […]
Do you have a Medical Bill?
Has your insurance company ever denied any of your claims? Have you received bills stating you’re responsible for the full cost of services rendered? Have you ever been told after receiving care, imaging, or lab work that it is not covered because the services were not necessary? Most of us have encountered rejected medical claims. […]
What is a Medical Profile Summary and WHY should YOU have one?
2020 has taught us the importance of preparing for the unexpected.Think of it this way: You wouldn’t leave the house without a driver’s license, so why would you risk encountering an emergency without having a Medical Profile. Let me explain more: So what is a Medical Profile Summary? A medical profile summary is an up-do-date […]
HMO, PPO, ACO, PCMH, FSA, HSA… What do these all mean???
Most of us think that insurance coverage is confusing enough, well throwing in some more abbreviations does not make it any clearer. These abbreviations have been around for a while, yet many of us really have no idea what they stand for, what they entail, and which ones they currently are a part of. Open […]
Premiums. Deductibles. Co-insurances. Co-Payments. Out of pocket maximum.
What do all these things mean? Medical billing can be so complicated, and it is important to understand these terms when selecting an insurance policy and paying outstanding medical bills. Here is a breakdown of common billing terms you will encounter. Premium: This is the amount that you, your employer, or both combined, pay monthly […]
Cancer During COVID19
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Life during the COVID pandemic is filling us with uncertainty and fear. If you or a family member are diagnosed with Cancer or are a Cancer survivor, you likely have even more questions during this time. Today we address some common questions that you may have: Am I at an […]