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Remembering 3 Words

The neurological examination was over. Alan had done better than expected, remembering two of the three words (“pencil” and “watch”) and the incumbent president’s name. As the doctor wrote his prescriptions, I stood next to my very tired and stressed … Continue reading

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What’s Appropriate?

I am a happily married, 54-year-old woman. I have a great primary medical provider. “Rebecca” is a nurse practitioner in a large practice. I’ve been going to her for about four years. Rebecca is personable, interesting, authentic, and has an … Continue reading

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Graded with Grace

My son’s blue eyes sparkled with excitement as he showed me a paper he had brought home from school. It was a math test, marked with a red star and a grade of 100 percent. As we looked at the … Continue reading

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Staffing Smarter

What actually makes a good employee? That means no more “Why should we hire you?” or “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Instead, get a little more personal. You already know the hole you want a candidate to … Continue reading

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5 Things You Should Do Before Paying a Medical Bill

1:Verify your information. First check that the bill was in fact run through your insurance and that your insurance information is correct, says Adria Gross, a medical billing advocate and the founder of MedWise Insurance Advocacy. Occasionally, a billing company … Continue reading

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