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Everything in Life is Negotiable, Even Medical Bills (Part 2)

By Andrew Cohen on May. 06, 2008 Comments?

This entry is a follow-up to my first post in this series, common misconceptions about medical institutions and hospital bills. Before paying your medical bills, you need to know whether you are being charged fairly and appropriately for the services that you received. This post offers advice to help you figure out if your bill contains any errors and provides advice about what to do if you find something on your bill that doesn’t seem right. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 5/2/08

By Billy Amon on May. 02, 2008 Comments?

Here are some posts from the health blogosphere that caught my attention this week. Read...

Lasik: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

By Catherine Morgan on May. 01, 2008 Comments?

I recently did a post on the news frenzy surrounding Lasik Eye Surgery. It seemed like the alarms were sounding, and we were going to soon find out that this procedure was much more risky then once thought. Do the benefits of having the eye surgery outweigh the possible risks? Read...

Paying Upfront for Treatment

By Billy Amon on Apr. 29, 2008 Comments?

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday on a growing trend in hospitals: requiring payment upfront. Hospitals across the country are starting to require patients with limited or no health insurance to pay before they’re treated. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 4/25/08

By Billy Amon on Apr. 25, 2008 Comments?

Here are some of the interesting blog posts I’ve recently come across in the health blogosphere. Read...

Americans Going Online for Health Information

By Billy Amon on Apr. 24, 2008 Comments?

Yesterday, the California HealthCare Foundation published a very interesting report called The Wisdom of Patients, written by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn at THINK-health. The number one source adults reference in their search for health-related information is the Internet. Read...

Using HealthVault to Store Your Personal Health Records

By Billy Amon on Apr. 23, 2008 Comments?

HealthVault, created by Microsoft, is one of many tools you can use to store your personal health records (PHRs) online. There are a number of things to consider when looking for a PHR tool. Mainly, you should analyze the tool’s security, privacy, and functionality. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 4/18/08

By Billy Amon on Apr. 18, 2008 Comments?

Here are some of the interesting blog posts I’ve recently come across in the health blogosphere. Read...

Natural Remedies for Your Springtime Allergies

By Billy Amon on Apr. 17, 2008 Comments?

Spring has arrived. If you have spring allergies like me, I’m sure you’ve already noticed the pollen in the air. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, blocked airways, and wheezing. It hit me all of a sudden last weekend. Here are some natural remedies that may help to reduce your allergy symptoms. Read...

A Better Deal

By Eileen Quigley on Apr. 16, 2008 Comments?

You can find one on Craigslist, but how do you get one in today’s economy? That’s what we want to talk about at Demos’ A Better Deal conference on May 8 - 9 in Washington, DC. Qvisory is honored to be a sponsor of this important conference. Read...

How Do I Find a PHR Tool That’s Right for Me?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 16, 2008 Comments?

A number of services have emerged that allow you to store your health documents online. There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether to store your health documents online. Read...

Is a Midwife Right for Me?

By Channing Mc Kinley on Apr. 15, 2008 Comments?

Some common questions I receive from pregnant patients deal with midwives: "Who are they? What do they do? Do I need one?" Here is some information to consider when deciding whether a midwife is right for you. Read...

Bunny Slippers vs. Business Suit

By Erika Mitchell on Apr. 15, 2008 Comments?

The dreaded sick day always starts off the same way. You wake up and the grim realization slowly sinks in: you feel awful. Next comes the ages-old argument of, “To work or not to work?”

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Why We Chose MyEsafeDepositBox

By Susan Askew on Apr. 15, 2008 Comments?

Qvisory has selected three products to help you with your money, work, and health needs. All three are included as benefits when you purchase a $36 annual Qvisory membership. MyEsafeDepositBox (MESDB) is an online storage tool for personal documents, including health records. We selected MESDB to be our product benefit in the “health” category. Read...

Should You Store Your Personal Health Records Online?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 11, 2008 Comments?

Although most services have gone online in today’s digital age (e.g. banking, investing, bill payment, etc.), our personal health records (PHRs) remain stuck in the Stone Age. Most medical records are paper-based only and not accessible online. However, should you be storing your PHR online? Read...

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Is the Digital Age Taking a Toll on Your Health?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 09, 2008 Comments?

We live in a world in which we’re able to contact people or grab information with the touch of a button. The technology so interwoven into our daily lives provides us with a great convenience, but is this digital age taking a toll on our health? Read...

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Cell Phones Are Convenient, But Are They Safe?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 07, 2008 Comments?

The morning my cell phone arrived in the mail I woke up to a news alert regarding a new study on the safety of mobile phones. The study, published by Dr. Vini Khurana, an award-winning cancer expert, reveals that cell phones may end up being responsible for more deaths than smoking and asbestos. Read...

Storing Your Records With MyEsafeDepositBox

By Billy Amon on Apr. 04, 2008 Comments?

There are a number of services out there that provide you with online storage for your personal health records and other personal documents. The product we have chosen to offer with a Qvisory membership is MyEsafeDepositBox. Read...

More People Relying on Food Stamps

By Billy Amon on Mar. 31, 2008 Comments?

More Americans are turning to food stamps in order to make ends meet. Over the last year, the number of people receiving food stamps has risen in 43 states. Read...

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Link Between Belly Fat and Dementia

By Billy Amon on Mar. 29, 2008 Comments?

A new study has established a link between belly fat in middle-age and dementia later in life. Read...

Top Three Tips for Living Healthy

By Catherine Morgan on Mar. 26, 2008 Comments?

If you just make some small changes in your life, better health can be yours. Here are three tips to get started today. Read...

And Baby Makes Three…

By Carmen Wong Ulrich on Mar. 25, 2008 Comments?

I was five months pregnant and my husband and I were down to our last $500. This was one of those times in life when if you haven’t found faith already, you find it, fast. Read...

Quilting for Chemotherapy Patients

By Billy Amon on Mar. 25, 2008 Comments?

ABC World News' Person of the Week is the Piecemakers Quilting Group. Members of the group make quilts for people going through chemotherapy. Read...

Work by the Numbers

By Qvisory on Mar. 24, 2008 Comments?

Here are some scary statistics that illustrate the current economic landscape for American workers. Read...

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Dealing with Breast Cancer at a Young Age

By Billy Amon on Mar. 24, 2008 Comments?

Natalia Hernandez is a 27-year-old woman living with stage four (metastatic) breast cancer. This is Natalia's personal story about her struggle with radiation and insurance throughout her treatment. Read...

Use of Oregon Assisted Suicide Law Increases

By Billy Amon on Mar. 21, 2008 Comments?

The Oregon Department of Human Services just released their annual report on the Death and Dignity Act. The 2007 summary report shows an increase in the number of people utilizing the state’s assisted suicide law. Read...

Everything in Life is Negotiable, Even Medical Bills (Part 1)

By Andrew Cohen on Mar. 20, 2008 Comments?

This blog entry is the first in a series of posts that will detail strategies you can use to deal with unfair or unaffordable medical bills. These posts will follow a question/answer format. This first post presents some misconceptions that people have about medical providers and hospital bills, and gives advice about what you can do to deal with them. Read...

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Campaign for Easier Reporting of Drug Side Effects

By Billy Amon on Mar. 19, 2008 Comments?

The FDA is considering whether or not to require drug companies to include a toll-free number and web address in their television ads. The toll-free number and website will allow consumers to more easily report side effects and problems associated with the drugs. Read...

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How Can Chiropractic Care Help Me?

By Channing Mc Kinley on Mar. 18, 2008 Comments?

What is chiropractic care? What do chiropractors do and how can they help me? Read...

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Top Three Tips for Eating Healthy

By Catherine Morgan on Mar. 14, 2008 Comments?

I am a firm believer that the number one thing any of us can do to promote good health is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Regardless of your weight, it's important to try to eat healthy. Read...

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