Robotic surgery is emerging technology with limited coverage. Robotic surgery came up in conversation recently with a family member. A friend had told them that it was better than other minimally invasive approaches. As a result, they were convinced it is worth the...
Digital solutuions to help diagnose your skin issue. Nothing puts a damper on summer fun more quickly than a skin issue. Heat, sun exposure, allergies, bugs, jacuzzis, pools and water parks all increase your risk of getting a rash or fungal infection during the...
Genetic testing are being use in clinical care now and will be used more so in the future. Have you been sitting on the side lines of genetic testing wondering whether you should do it or not? You’re not alone. Some believe not knowing is better if they...
Know the tradeoff between coverage and cost when picking your health insurance. As many of you know, the healthcare industry is going through more changes. Americans like the parts of ObamaCare that gave them more protections for pre-existing conditions and extended...
Bundled payments are catching on as a new payment model for healthcare services but not all bundled payments are the same. A bundled payment is a flat fee paid to a healthcare provider for a full episode of care such as joint replacement surgery. By limiting the...
Remineralization prevents tooth decay and erosion. I met the Practice Director of New Enamel at a recent workplace wellness meeting held at Collective Health and learned about remineralization. If you’re into preventative health and/or dislike going to the dentist,...
