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Finally, Telemedicine Lives Up to Its Potential
Posted: April 11, 2017
Virtual care (telemedicine) is growing rapidly for many reasons including convenience, time efficiency and affordability. More than half of U.S. hospitals have a telemedicine program. This number is expected to reach 70% in just a few years. Virtual visits can be used for mild symptoms, weekend illnesses or after hour visits, not to mention a […]
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule Can Get in Your Way
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Once a child turns 18, the child is legally a stranger to you,” said Jane F. Wolk, a trusts and estates attorney practicing in New York and New Jersey, referring to the legal age in almost all states; in a few, the legal age is older. “You, as a parent, have no more right to […]
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H.S.A. and ACA, a Health Saving Account Can Save You at Income Tax Time
Posted: March 28, 2017
The Affordable Care Act provides a “subsidy” also referred to as advanced premium tax credits (APTC) to individuals/families whose income falls below 400% federal poverty level . As the name indicates, this is an ADVANCE and therefore reconciled when you file your taxes. So, if your income goes up for example from dividends or capital gains from investments and […]
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Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Posted: March 21, 2017
Recently, personal trainer to the stars and Biggest Loser celebrity, Bob Harper, had a massive heart attack. The news shocked the world and it got me thinking…WOW; this really can happen to anyone no matter how fit and healthy you are! Kind of scary and it also got me thinking about the way we eat […]
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Happy Healthy Hump Day: Snacks are a Good Thing!
Posted: March 8, 2017
Snacks are a Good Thing! Hey, Bobbi, your Happy Healthy Hump Day registered dietitian here again. Today’s thought is all about snacking. My munchkins are snackers. Why? Because, they have activities such as wrestling, horseback riding, girl scouts and piano lessons that mess with our meal schedule. Just because they want a snack does not […]
