Do you want to make sure doctors not only have full access to your medical records, but can also access them in a timely manner? If so, please consider taking a couple of minutes help streamline the medical process! Here’s a short recap of what’s going on, what’s being voted on this Wednesday, and how […]
New Bill Would Make it Easier to Find a Licensed Doctor
A new bill making its way through the House of Representative aims to eliminate the growing consumer confusion over who is a licensed medical doctor. The bill is called the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2013”, and its goal is to prevent healthcare professionals from making false or deceptive claims in regards to their […]
5 Simple Ways to Schedule a Doctor’s Appointment
In the past, we’ve shown you how to prepare your house for surgery and how to keep the surgeon away, but today we want to highlight the simplest ways to schedule a doctor’s visit: 1) Check out the website –It’s always a good idea to check out your doctor’s website before calling to set up […]
7 Pros & Cons of Work-Hour Restrictions for Surgeons
Since its inception in 1981, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has monitored and evaluated over 130 resident training programs in a variety of settings in the United States. 10 years ago, the ACGME instituted codified work-hour regulations that restricted the number of hours a resident or junior could work. The ACGME implemented the […]
