Category: Health Insurance
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H&W|Preparing For An MRI
Waiting for an MRI can be stressful, especially if you struggle with anxiety or claustrophobia. Today I want to share a few tips that may help make the experience easier, along with how BreathWork and Meditation helped me stay calm through a 45-minute lumbar spine MRI. Sometimes the habits we practice every day show up…
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H&W|Healthcare Challenges
Have you ever had a doctor’s appointment canceled without a clear explanation? This week I learned my primary care physician of more than two years had left the clinic after my appointment was canceled for the second time. At the same time, I’m still waiting for insurance authorization for an MRI that will determine the…
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H&W|I’m The Pouty Patient
This week I found myself on the other side of the phone call. After spending years helping frustrated patients navigate delays, I became a frustrated patient myself. Let’s talk about waiting, healthcare delays, and why even healthcare workers can become pouty patients. 🤣🌻💊
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H&W|Keep Your Medical Information Together
Sometimes our bodies whisper before they scream. A small symptom here. A restless night there. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite, pain, energy, or even the weather affecting your body differently. That’s why keeping a Wellness Journal matters. Not to create fear… but to recognize patterns, stay informed, and help advocate for your own health journey.…
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H&W|Navigating The Speciality Health Care System
Have you ever found yourself frustrated trying to get through to a doctor’s office or specialty clinic? As someone who works in healthcare here in Seattle and is also a patient myself, I see both sides of the experience every single day. Pain. Fear. Long waits. Phone calls. Referrals. Insurance. Confusion. And people simply trying…
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H&W|Back Pain, Snowbirds & Why Specialty Clinics Schedule Out
Back pain feels urgent. Specialty care is structured. Before you get frustrated about scheduling timelines, it helps to understand how spine clinics triage, prioritize emergencies, and why surgery is rarely the first step. Today’s Friday Health & Wellness is about patience, process, and protecting your body the right way.
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H&W|2026 Insurance Challenges Especially For Seniors
Health insurance in 2026 feels harder to navigate than ever — especially for seniors. Rising costs, denied coverage, and endless red tape are leaving many people stressed and unsure where to turn. This is a gentle look at what’s happening and a reminder that you deserve care that’s accessible, understandable, and humane.
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H&W|Create Your Own Health Organizer
When an elderly patient came in without her insurance card or MyChart, it got me thinking — what if every patient, family, and caregiver had a simple health folder ready to go? Something organized, easy, and personal. Let’s talk about how to create your own Health Organizer — a tool that saves time, eases stress,…
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Life|H&W|🌻 When Compassion Collides with Policy
🌻 When Compassion Collides with Policy It’s hard enough for a patient to call a specialty clinic. They sit on hold longer than they should. When they finally reach a person, it’s often not the one who can help them. And by the time they get to someone who can, they’re told: “Your insurance no longer…
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H&W|The Distance Between Health and Home
💛 The Distance Between Health and Home It’s one thing to talk about access to care — it’s another to witness what that really means. After another conversation with Kirstin today, I found myself thinking again about the patients who travel hours — sometimes even fly from Alaska — just to receive the care they…
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