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Jonathan Pletzke

posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

What's the good of having health insurance if you can't get a doctor to take it?

What if you went shopping for health insurance, bought yourself a plan, and then found out that you couldn't get a doctor to take the health insurance? Would you blame the system? Would you blame the insurer? Or would you accept part of the blame: that your shopping process didn't take into account the availability of doctors in your area. Would... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)

It’s What Neighbors Do

"It's what neighbors do," says Debra every time I thank her for helping us out. The point is not that most neighbors are as willing to help as Debra helps us. The issue is that you'll never know unless you ask and not all family caregivers and care recipients are willing to reach out or except help if it is offered. Sure you need time to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

How much do medical procedures cost?

When I was writing my health insurance book, I wondered how much various medical procedures cost. I wanted to know how much these medical procedures cost because I wanted to know what the financial implications of various maladies. This would help to know how much insurance is really "worth" and how much one should reasonably expect to pay for... Read more Chevron

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Dan Taylor

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (0)

Making Caregiving Simpler

I marvel at our health care system from moment to moment. We can diagnosis dementia and Deng Fever with equal ease and accuracy. At the same time the partitioned and fractured system of delivery channels and professionals almost guarantees a suffocating level of complexity and confusion. It really doesn't have to be and in... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/19/2008, comments (0)

Can't Get Medical Insurance? Move!

I know it sounds crazy, but did you know that if you move to another state you may easily get health insurance, no questions asked? The reason is because some states do not allow medical underwriting when applying for health insurance, whereas the bulk of them do. So those states that don't allow medical underwriting are much easier to get health... Read more Chevron

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