Summertime comes with anticipation for barbecues and hikes, biking and swimming, and cool treats on sweltering evenings. But despite the iconic activities, summer comes with some not-so-hidden health and safety hazards. Too much time in the heat can lead to serious conditions such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. As the … [Read more...] about Summer Safety: Heat Related Illnesses
Pandemic Denials: State Of Denial
During this pandemic, Health Insurance companies are making record profits while at the same time increasing our premiums and denying our claims. Here's how they did it: Delayed or Deferred Care When The pandemic lockdowns began, suddenly millions of people were staying home, avoiding or delaying their medical treatment. As … [Read more...] about Pandemic Denials: State Of Denial
Insurance Companies Are Fighting to Keep Texas in a State of Denial.
Pre-authorization denials and delay tactics for necessary medical procedures has become another major profit center for health insurance companies. In fact, Texas health plans have systematically eroded the process of physician-recommended authorization. They regularly delay claims by using intentionally complicated administrative … [Read more...] about Insurance Companies Are Fighting to Keep Texas in a State of Denial.
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Breathe easier with these tips and tricks for navigating some of the most common respiratory conditions. Did you know that Greater Houston ranks 50th on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of the 100 most challenging cities to live with allergies? This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month makes for an opportune time … [Read more...] about Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Caught Blue-Handed
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Fined Millions For Denying & Deceiving Patients about Legitimate Emergency Care. by Kevin Herrington We’ve all been there. You pick-up your mail and see that there’s a statement from your health insurance company. Instantly, you feel a sense of dread. You had an emergency recently and you made the … [Read more...] about Caught Blue-Handed
How to Identify and Manage Stress
Stress Awareness Month 2021 April is Stress Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on the relationship between your habits and your health. Stress is our body’s physiological response to pressure, tension, trauma, and/or anxiety. Everyone has moments where they feel high-amounts of stress in their lives, because our bodies need … [Read more...] about How to Identify and Manage Stress
COVID-19: One Year Later
Although there have been improvements in combating the spread of COVID-19, we still need to take precautions to ensure our health and the health of our loved ones. We’re going on about one year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and although we’re still masking up, social distancing, and sanitizing our hands, we’ve seen great tragedy happen in … [Read more...] about COVID-19: One Year Later
Happy Heart Health Awareness Month from Patients ER
Show your heart some love this month and build healthy habits that will last you a lifetime. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States, claiming one life every 36 seconds. February is designated as Heart Health Awareness Month and marks … [Read more...] about Happy Heart Health Awareness Month from Patients ER
State Representative Files Bill To Expand Health Care Options To Texans
(Austin, TX) - State Representative James White has filed House Bill (HB) 472 which seeks to expand health care options for Texans by allowing Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) to offer outpatient acute care services in addition to emergency medical services. “Texas must utilize every health care resource available as citizens … [Read more...] about State Representative Files Bill To Expand Health Care Options To Texans
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