You've covered your copayment; now brace yourself for the facility fee'
State lawmakers are working to address excessive hospital facility fees for routine services, resulting in unexpected additional charges for patients and dissatisfaction among employers and patients. [ more ]
To get the best results at the dentist, experts recommend advocating for yourself by asking questions and understanding the treatments offered. [ more ]
'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'
Advocacy groups for people with long Covid and secondary illnesses feel that they are forgotten and poorly treated by doctors.
Some individuals with long Covid and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) have experienced anger and disbelief from doctors.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence defines long Covid as symptoms that persist for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by another diagnosis. [ more ]