As people are choosing their health insurance for 2019, I thought it be interesting to reflect on a couple of very worrisome statistics....

This month we saw great gains in Medicaid expansion. Prior to the mid-term elections, there were 18 states that did not offer expanded...

As the parent of a special needs child and as a board certified patient advocate, I have been to 100's and perhaps, even, 1000's of...

I have had to write too many condolences to friends and family that have lost a close relative (usually a parent). I've found these...

(This is a reposting from an old LinkedIn article that I wrote.) For those of you that know me, you are probably aware of the many...

Learn how an independent, patient advocate can help you navigate the complex healthcare system. From confusing medical bills to...

The Fall semester for colleges and universities is fast approaching. For my two college kids, it is starting on August 15th. Not only...

"There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak." (Simon Sinek) A relative of mine is entering hospice today....

We lie to our dentist ("yes, I've been flossing"). We lie to our music teachers ("I practiced"). We lie to ourselves all the time ("I'm...

When a hospital offers you a discount to prepay what they calculate is your co-insurance amount...Don't pay it! Their estimates are...

If you live in Illinois, then you are lucky.  It's not because of the Cubs. However, if your child has Pediatric Autoimmune...

An alternate title could be:  "How to waste a few hours and hundreds of dollars". My wife had the flu. After a few days, I take her to...

Why track your symptoms? Well, have you ever visited a doctor and they asked: “How often have you been having this symptom or that? How...

Even if you are a healthcare-literate, intelligent person, caring for yourself or a loved one can be a very emotional situation.  As we...

I have diabetes type 2.  To say it's been a struggle is an understatement.  I love bread, pasta, cereal...basically carbs.  Last fall I...