Patient Empowerment January 2012 Archive

Every day I hear from someone else who either needs help, or provides help.  Patient advocacy - helping patients get the healthcare they need and deserve - is becoming more ... Read More

Two conversations this week remind me that sometimes what we say isn't so bad, but how we say it can really mess things up. One conversation took place with a gentleman ... Read More

Here's a thought provoking post from Kevin MD's blog, written by Dr. Martin Young, entitled Isn't it time for a patient rating system for doctors? Dr. Young suggests that he understands ... Read More

Hey y'all!  Paula Deen's got type 2 diabetes, didja hear that? Of course you did. Regular readers know I am not a fan of celebrities telling us how to manage our health.  ... Read More

Prescription drugs are expensive, whether you pay for them in cash, have to dig deep to cover the donut hole, or have to pony up a co-pay even though you ... Read More

Learned this week about a contest some of you might be interested in entering.  Truth is, I hear about contests from time to time - in fact, whoever is sponsoring ... Read More

A woman named Sheryl (not her real name) contacted me recently with a question that seemed rather simple on its face, and turned out to be far more complex. She is ... Read More

We all sat up and took notice when Verizon announced it would be charging $2 a month so customers could pay their Verizon bills. Seemed like the epitome of audacious ... Read More

Happy New Year!  As 2012 makes its way into our lives, I have some resolutions for empowered patients that might not be what you expect.  I'll leave it to others ... Read More