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Top 4 Healthcare Tips for 2019

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDDecember 23, 2018

It’s hard to believe, but 2018 is almost a wrap! I know this is the season for holiday celebrations, self-reflection, and goal-setting, but as a professional health advocate, I am always thinking about your health. Here are my top 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Health literacy | Tagged health care, health literacy, healthcare, insurance, medical bills | 2 Replies

How to Avoid Surprise Medical Bills: Part 1

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDJanuary 27, 2019

When I had gallbladder surgery 2 years ago, I was a full-time physician working for an academic medical institution in a large metropolitan area. I had great health insurance. I went to the Emergency Department for severe abdominal pain and … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Insurance, Health literacy, Medical bills | Tagged billing, health insurance, health literacy, healthcare, insurance, medical bills | 2 Replies

3 Things Every College-Bound Student/Parent Needs to Know About Healthcare

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDAugust 15, 2018

My youngest daughter moves into her college dorm next week. Like most families, we have spent a lot of time shopping for twin XL sheets, storage bins, a micro-fridge, and various other items to furnish her room away from home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health literacy | Tagged college health, communication, health literacy, healthcare, insurance | Leave a reply

4 Tips for Using Patient Portals

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDApril 5, 2018

My primary care physician (PCP) is an avid user of the patient portal. Within 24 hours of a visit, I receive an email informing me there is a new entry in the portal.  He consistently updates the portal with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Health literacy | Tagged communication, EHR, electronic health record, electronic medical record, EMR, health literacy, patient portal | 6 Replies

Shopping for Healthcare Deals- Is This a Thing? (Part 2)

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDJanuary 7, 2018

In Part 1 of this series, we learned that individuals are responsible for an increasing proportion of their health care costs. We also learned that there are numerous barriers that prevent one from comparison shopping for health care, including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cost transparency, deductible, health literacy, healthcare, insurance, medical bills | Leave a reply

5 Things You Absolutely MUST Understand About Your Health Insurance

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDDecember 10, 2017

If you have insurance through your job, your open enrollment season has likely ended and you have chosen (actively or passively) a health insurance plan for 2018. Congratulations! Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment season is winding down and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Insurance, Health literacy | Tagged ACA, Affordable Care Act, health care, health literacy, healthcare, insurance | 9 Replies

3 Questions You Must Ask at Every Doctor Visit- Part 3

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 27, 2017

Part 3 of a 3-Part Series in recognition of Health Literacy Month   I’m the parent of a strong-willed, teenaged daughter. Since she was a very young child, she’s always wanted to know the “why” behind just about everything, including … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy | Tagged communication, doctor, health care, health literacy, healthcare, physician | Leave a reply

3 Questions You Must Ask at Every Doctor Visit- Part 2

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 8, 2017

Part 2 of a 3-Part Series in recognition of Health Literacy Month Imagine being placed behind the wheel of a brand new car. Sounds really nice, right? Now imagine you are only 13 years old, you haven’t taken a single … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy | Tagged communication, doctor, health care, health literacy, healthcare, patient, physician | 2 Replies

3 Questions You Must Ask at Every Doctor Visit- Part 1

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 2, 2017

Part 1 in a 3-part series in recognition of Health Literacy Month   Before I became a caregiver for my dad, I had only peripheral knowledge of his medical challenges. I remember getting frustrated with him during conversations about his … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy | Tagged health care, health literacy, healthcare, patient, physician | Leave a reply

Do You Understand What Your Doctor is Saying to You?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDAugust 15, 2018

My father was college-educated and had no obvious difficulty understanding medical advice in his earlier years. However, when he began to develop dementia there was a very noticeable change in his intellectual capacity. When I accompanied him to doctor visits, … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy, In the Hospital, Medication Safety | Tagged caregiver, communication, doctor, health care, health literacy, hospital, insurance, medications, safety | 2 Replies

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