A report about skin cancer was published in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Vietnam War veterans may be at higher risk for developing certain types of skin cancer. The report suggests that the herbicide Agent Orange could be the cause. The study was done by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Mark W. Clemens…
Health care fraud can have expensive repercussions on US residents. There are many different instances of health care fraud: billing for services not rendered, upcoding of services, upcoding of items, duplicate claims, unbundling, excessive services or unnecessary services. The damages are recovered through the False Claims Act. This lawsuit can be filed by people not…
As technology advances, health care is becoming increasingly more convenient for people in the US. Paying your bills and scheduling your appointment have all gone digital. How much easier could it get? Well, now there is new technology that allows you to see your doctor online. It really can’t get more convenient than this. You…
Scaling to clean gutters, wash second story windows, dust indoor and outdoor light fixtures, trimming trees and engaging in other higher level beautification or maintenance can be risky. Ladders can be among the most hazardous common household devices. While more stable that chair climbing or balancing a top containers, ladders can still be unstable. According…
If you’re like many people, knowing just where to go when you have a health problem can be confusing. You need to see a doctor, but what type of doctor do you need? Maybe you just need to see a nurse. Maybe you need x-rays or stitches. Maybe it’s after hours and your situation is…
