Articles On:medical care

January 3, 2023

Blackout: Seizure or Something Else?

Question: My husband blacked out at home and has no memory of the blackout or ...

December 15, 2022

Spasticity After a Stroke

Spasticity is a debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke. If you or a ...

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Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports

Changes that took place on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit ...

man on laptop holding credit cards - photo by Elnur, Dreamstime. Changes on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit reports, including faster removal of paid-off debts and higher minimum.

Navigating Patient Communications During a Serious Illness

Communication is an essential tool in successfully navigating the health care journey. Successful patient communications ...

patient with doctor in hospital Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Patient communications during a serious illness – with medical providers, family, friends, and associates – help in navigating the journey.

How to Appeal an Unexpected Medical Bill

The experts at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine explain the 2022 federal No Surprises Act and ...

Woman Doing Finances Frustrated or surprised by what she sees on her laptop. Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. For article, The experts at Kiplinger’s explain the 2022 U.S. No Surprises Act and how you can appeal an unexpected medical bill to you insurance company.

Are You Comfortable with a Surgeon Your Own Age or Older?

In a recent episode of New Amsterdam, an aging surgeon experiences problems during a procedure. ...

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January 4, 2019

Current Pricing of Skilled Nursing in Southwest Virginia

Skilled nursing facilities are places where patients go when they need 24/7 medical care from ...

Woman can afford the pricing of skilled nursing in southwest Virginia