Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology
There are few things in life that patients are more dedicated to than obeying their insurer’s “mandates.” In my subspecialty, we frequently use medications that are not common, require a very specific approval process or are just not covered at all. So we have to have a strong game in place to combat these things. […]
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Insurance in the United States is a for-profit industry, make no mistake. And they’re quite good at it. As we have previously mentioned, they continue to turn record profits, quarter over quarter, year over year. How do they do that? They simultaneously continually increase monthly premiums, increase deductibles
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Understanding Insurance Codes and Their Importance The administrative side of navigating health insurance in America is daunting at best. One crucial aspect that often mystifies patients is the process of coding and billing for medical visits–CPT, ICD, E/M, oh, my! You may have been surprised to see a bill for a lab test and when
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Modern American medicine is a dizzying morass of policies, procedures, vague terminology, marketing ploys, surprise traps and a resulting general dissatisfaction in medical care among patients. This despite the fact that we spend about double, per capita, than our other first-world allies. We are going to recap insurance-based care before exploring the world of Direct
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We are affiliated with Cedar Health Research which has a number of promising studies that are enrolling now. The Cardiometabolic space is BLOWING UP right now! I just came back from the Obesity Week Conference and the future is bright for medical therapies! Benefits Participate in valuable scientific research for the next generation of obesity
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Healthcare in the US is complex. But one question continues to perplex both individuals and families alike: why does the cost of health insurance keep increasing at such an alarming rate? It seems that each year, insurance premiums take a larger bite out of our wallets, leaving us
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by: Lindsey VanDyke DO, FACOI, FEAA Introduction: I’ve had enough. I entered medical school in 2009. I’ve been dealing with insurance on a daily basis for the last 10 years. It sucks the life out of every one of us, day in, day out. Navigating the complexities of insurance is overwhelming, and if you’re not
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By: Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA Metformin is my all-time favorite drug in all of medicine. Ever. Everybody who knows me knows that. Here’s why: It’s been around for years and has a long standing safety record. It’s dirt cheap. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory. It promotes cellular recycling, which is why it has been called
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It’s not uncommon for someone to arrive at my office for a consultation about their thyroid, only to discover that the real discussion is actually about their parathyroid—a completely different gland with a distinct function and impact on health. Let’s clarify the differences and explore the latest breakthroughs in hypoparathyroidism treatment. Introduction: The Thyroid vs.
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by Lindsey VanDyke, DO, FACOI, FEAA I chose to train as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine for two reasons: The central tenet of Osteopathic Medicine that all physiologic and psychologic components of the human body are infinitely interconnected, and The body has an innate ability to heal itself. Heal Thyself It’s really quite miraculous if
Why Time is the Best Medicine Read More »